Student Achievements/Awards

Teachers Honored Technology/Teacher Recognition

Student Recognition and Awards 2009-2010

2009 Nazareth Academy Scholastic Bowl The following students took 2nd place: David B. Kate M. Martha M. Kate M. Trinity Academic Bowl on October 10, 2009 Participants took 3rd place out of 22 School Kate M. Martha M. Ann M. Danielle L. Becky W. Maddy C. Certificates have been awarded to the following students for outstanding participation in the 2009-2010 Queen of Peace High School Leadership: Kimberly B., Samantha P., Anna S., and Anna S.. Great job, students, for partaking in this excellent leadership opportunity. Math Contest participants in the St. Joseph High School Math Contest were Isaac W., Becky W., Amelia R., Arriana A., Samantha P., and Nick R., Congratulations students on your eager and committed participation!	These students are to be recognized for their talent contribution to the Arcade Mural Project for the Village of Riverside Angelique B. Bridget C. Ceazar C. Chris K. Katie M. Christine M. Kate M. Sasha C. Maddy C. Conor D. Danielle L. Daniel M. Grace L. Emma M. Jackie M. Jenny P. Amelia R. Jacob S. Mack S. Clare C. Becky W. Alex D. Stephanie R. Maeve M. Michelle S.
Science News This past week, 19 students participated in the Fenwick Junior High Science Contest. Congratulations go out to Daniel M. who received 8th place out of 320 students!!	Science Fair Winners 2010 The following projects will advance to the Regional Science Fair ( March 13th & 14th) at the Museum of Science and Industry. Congratulations! Kate M. & Kate M.: "Seeing is Believing... Or is it?" David D. & Dan M.: "The Truth About Childproof Caps" Christine & Katie M.: "Nature's Music" Martha M. & Anna L.: "Holds the Mold!" Nick B. & Alan S.: "It's Not Easy Going Green!" Maddy C. & Danielle L.: "Which Different Wattages of Light Decontaminate Water Most Effectively?" Congratulations to the above students who participated in the Regional Illinois Junior Academy of Science Fair. All of our projects were awarded "GOLD STATUE" MARTHA M. & ANNA L. RECEIVED A $50.00 SAVINGS BOND FROM THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF HEARTING & REFRIGERATION ENGINEERS AND A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE FROM THE IOTA SIGMA PI-"WOMEN INCHEMISTRY." DANIELLE L. & MADDY C. RECEIVED A BOAT TRIP AND LUNCH FROM THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO. DANIELLE L., MADDY C., KATE M., CHRISTINE M. RECEIVED $50.00 SAVINGS BONDS FROM J. MICHAEL CONSULTANTS, INC. TOP STUDENT AWARDS WERE PRESENTED TO THE FOLLOWING: THESE PROJECTS WILL NOW MOVE DOWNSTATE. DANIEL M. & DAVID D., KATE M. & KATE M., MARTHA M., & ANNA L.
Social Studies HistoryFair Finalists The Following Projects will be moving on to the Chicago Land Regional Fair Amelia R. The Chicago EL: A City goers’ favorite Transportation Jenny P. Blood Banks: The Forgotten Gift Nikole C. Navy Pier: From Naval to Novel Mitch L. & Julian B.: Second City: Improv Comedy St. Mary Exceptional Award winners Becky W. Coming to America: Refugees at the University of Chicago Julia B. & Emma M. Chess Records: 2 Kool 2 B 4 Gotten Maeve M.: Architecture at Chicago’s Columbian Exposition Isaac W.: Meat on the Move: The Union Stockyards and the Change it brought to America **************************************************** I would like to congratulate all the regional fair qualifiers on their excellent showing at the Chicago Metro History Fair this past Saturday. The following projects will be moving on to the State Fair on Thursday May 6th. Mitchell L, Julian B., Exhibit -Second City: Improv Comedy Jennifer P. Exhibit-Blood Banks. . .the Forgotten Gift Nikole C., Exhibit- Navy Pier: From Naval to Novel Amelia R. Exhibit-The Chicago "L": A Citygoer's Favorite Transportation Julia B., Emma M., Documentary - 2 Kool 2 Be 4 Gotten: The Story of Chess Records Isaac W., Paper-The Meat that Changed America Maeve M. Chicago Rising: Education and Innovation at the World's Columbian Exposition St. Mary School is very proud of their students, and congratulates them on a job well done. I would like to congratulate all the St. Mary Students who attended the state expo on Thursday May 6th. St Mary School had a wonderful showing with all our qualifying students receiving awards of recognition. The results were as followed. Julia Boge, Emma Mosbrook Documentary, 2 Kool 2 Be 4 Gotten: The Story of Chess Records Blue Superior Ribbons Mitchell Legan,Julian Borysow Exhibit, Second City: Improv Comedy Blue Superior Ribbons Jennifer Porod, Exhibit, Blood Banks. . .the Forgotten Gift Blue Superior Ribbon Amelia Reggi, Exhibit, The Chicago "L": A Citygoer's Favorite Transportation Blue Superior Ribbon Nikole Crane, Exhibit, Navy Pier: From Naval to Novel Red Excellence Ribbon Isaac Wink,Paper, The Meat that Changed America Red Excellence Ribbon Maeve McMahon,Paper,Chicago Rising: Education and Innovation at the World's Columbian Exposition Red Excellence Ribbon St. Mary School is very proud of all their students, and congratulates them on a job well done. May 7, 2010**	2010 Science Fair Projects Traveling to State and Winning--- State Science Fair News Congratulations to our State Science Fair Finalists! May 8th was the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Fair at the University of Illinois in Champaign. The following students received Gold status in their specific category: Dan M. and David D. Kate M. and Kate M. Martha M. and Anna L. Special thanks to Mrs. Pavilonis and all of the parents who supported these students.
Academic Recognition We were recently informed by Nazareth Academy that Lindsey T. has been named a recipient of the Unity Scholarship for the class of 2014. Based on Lindsey's academics, extra-curricular activities, and leadership abilities, she will be awarded a $1,000 tuition scholarship at the Scholarship Award Evening. This scholarship is renewable. C. and K. Manika each received the Queen of Peace Leadership awards for 2010-2011. Contest St. Mary School would like to congratulate Amelia Reggi on winning the annual American Association of University Women essay contest. Her monologue was a tribute to Amelia Bloomer, women’s rights activist. Special Scholarship We are very proud of Danielle L. who is a recipient of the Trinity Leadership Scholarship. Danielle will receive a $1,000.00 monetary gift each year at Trinity High School. Job well done, Danielle! Annual Spelling Bee – The Annual Spelling Bee was held this past week and was once again filled with challenging words and much excitement. We are very grateful for the Awards and Gift Cards provided by the Riverside Junior Women’s Charity who will also place a story and photo in the local newspaper. The Winners are: 5th Grade - Lucy L. (1st Place) and Dennis O. (Runner Up) 6th Grade – Ben C. (1st Place) and Kate S. (Runner Up) 8th Grade – David D. (1st Place) and Kate M. (Runner Up) Congratulations – Fantastic Job Students!!	Art Famous Women Poster Contest Sponsored by the Riverside Library 1st place-Vasara K., Honorable Mention- Lily M., ********* Drug Poster Contest Nikile C. won 2nd place in Cook County Drug Poster Contest. She will get a Saving Bond by the State of Illinois and her poster will be on displayed at the State of Illinois Building in downtown Chicago.
Early this spring, Mrs. Pedryc submitted poems that her 7th and 8th grade students wrote in English class for a contest. We are happy to announce that 72 students' poems were chosen for publication in the next Creative Communication's Celebration of Poets. Congratulations to our soon to be published poets!	The Reflections on Riverside Student Poetry Contest sponsored by Frederick Law Olmsted Society- St. Mary School had two winners; Jr. high Division, all Riverside Schools, Becky.W. took 2nd place for her poem "The Tunnel of Trees" she received a plaque & Chocolate Bar, segments of her poem is printed on a rain barrel which was placed in the Great Bear Wilderness exhit at the Brookfield Zoo. 3rd grader Kane L. took 1st place in the Elementary division with his poem "Turtle Park in My Eyes." Kane receivd $25.00, a plaque and chocolate bar.

Updated July 6, 2010