Fourteen St. Mary’s Dominican High School juniors were presented Book Awards from universities and colleges to celebrate achievement of the Junior Class. The annual Book Awards are in recognition of academic excellence, strong character, and commitment to community service. School counselors, teachers, and administrators nominate the student or students they feel best embody the criteria set by each college or university. Each year different colleges and universities offer Book Awards to celebrate the achievements of the Junior Class. The counselors, teachers, and administrators nominate the student or students they feel best to embody the criteria set by each college or university.

Hailey Walker –The Brandeis University Book Award, given to a student who demonstrates a commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism, social justice, or volunteer work.

Leah Johnson –The Chatham Rachel Carson Healthy Planet Award, given to a student who is passionate and committed to improving the environment and their community through sustainability.

Lourdes Maristany – The Clarkson University High School Achievement Award, given in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities and academic promise.

Lucie Burke –The Clarkson University High School Leadership Award, given in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities and academic promise.

Shanlee Raimer – The Dartmouth Club of the Gulf Coast Award, given to a student who excels academically, demonstrates strong character, made a positive impact to the school community, excels in at least one non-academic area.

Sadie Cambre – The Lasell University Book Award, given to a student who embodies their motto “Ignorant of Defeat” and actively participates in extracurriculars.

Victoria Salazar – The Rensselaer Medal Award, given to an outstanding student in math and science and considering a career in science, engineering, or technology.

Angeli Bautista – The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Art and Design Award, given to a student who is an active and involved member of their school community and demonstrates outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship.

Lila Dunne – The RIT Computing Award, given to a student who has distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school community, and demonstrate interest and ability in computing.

Mallory Cascio – The RIT Humanities and Social Sciences Award, given to an active and involved member of their school community and completion of a school or community project that demonstrates commitment and understanding of our political, cultural, economic, and social world.

Sophia Hamada – The RIT Science and Math Award, given to an active and involved member of their school community and shows interest in pursuing college-level course work in science and/or math, or interest in using science and/or math in other areas such as business, engineering, health sciences, technology, or computing.

Adrenne Kijko – The RIT Engineering and Technology Award, given to an active and involved member of their school community and an outstanding student who has demonstrated high achievement, ability, and interested in science, computing, robotics and/or math.

Marta Giarrusso – The Tulane Book Award, given to a student who embodies their motto, “Not for Oneself, But for One’s Own” and demonstrates excellence in academics, leadership, and public service.

Katherine Amick – The Harvard Book Award, given to a student with outstanding academic achievement and leadership skills.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School  juniors who received Book Awards, (from left): Hailey Walker, Leah Johnson, Lourdes Maristany, Sadie Cambre, Victoria Salazar, Angeli Bautista, Lila Dunne, Sophia Hamada, Ardenne Kikjo, Marta Giarrusso, and Katherine Amick.

Not Pictured: Lucie Burke, Mallory Cascio, and Shanlee Raimer.