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January 29, 2024Every year Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School plans a week of activities to celebrate our founders, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade and St. Angela Merici. The week culminates in our Founders Day Mass, which brings together the Viking community, Ursuline Sisters and representatives from the Marianists.
We were pleased to welcome Fr. Lukas Laniauskas, pastor of Church of the Gesu in University Heights, to celebrate Mass with us the morning of Jan. 26.
After Mass, VASJ students were awarded scholarships founded in the spirit of St. Angela Merici or Fr. William Joseph Chaminade in recognition of their accomplishments. Sr. Joanne Buckman '71 and Sr. Susan Mary Rathbun '58 joined us to distribute the Ursuline awards, while Bill Raddell '68 and Chris McGrath '69 served as lay representatives for the Marianists.
Ursuline Service Scholarship
In keeping with the mission of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland to transform society through social justice, the Ursuline Service Scholarship recognizes students who are generous in their service to school, church and community, and leadership in issues of justice. Receiving a $500 scholarship award is:
Sophomore Cadence Hinojosa ‘26
Sr. M. Ursula Fahey Scholarship
The Sr. M. Ursula Fahey Scholarship recognizes a daughter of a VA or VASJ alum who displays leadership in school, church and community. Receiving a $500 scholarship award is:
Sophomore Sophia Stachnik ‘26
Sr. Rosemary Hocevar Science Scholarship
Sr. Rosemary Hocevar is a former science and math teacher and principal of Villa Angela Academy; she continues her support of VASJ today. The Sr. Rosemary Hocevar Science Scholarship is designated for current sophomores or juniors who have maintained a 2.5 GPA, have demonstrated service to school, parish, and/or community, and are interested in a career in education, science, or math. Receiving a $1,500 scholarship award is:
Sophomore Caitlin Bell ‘26
Sr. Naomi Schreiner Scholarship
The Sr. Naomi Schreiner Scholarship is named after a legendary longtime VASJ Hall of Fame teacher. This $500 award is given to a senior who best represents the four characteristics of the National Honor Society: scholarship, leadership, service and character. Receiving a $500 scholarship award is:
Senior Tim Gonakis ‘24
Sr. Angela Marie Waldron Scholarship
The Sr. Angela Marie Waldron Scholarship recognizes a student who has shown a love of learning, has a grade point average of at least 3.0, participates in multiple activities, and is active in his/her parish. Receiving a $500 scholarship award is:
Sophomore Faith Beckham ‘26
Anna Mae Eppich-Lang Scholarship
The Anna Mae Eppich-Lang Scholarship is an award in memory of Mrs. Lang. The recipient is a female resident of Cleveland who, in addition to performing well academically, has qualities that epitomize the spirit of VASJ. Receiving a $500 scholarship award is:
Sophomore Lily Herlihy ‘26
Fr. Louis Wiesner Scholarship
The Fr. Louis Wiesner Scholarship was established in memory of the founding principal of St. Joseph High School. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated growth in the principles and characteristics of VASJ. Receiving a $1,000 scholarship award is:
Junior Jayveon Roe ‘25
Marianist Excel Program (MEP)
The Marianist Excel Program (MEP), formerly the Marianist Urban Students Program (MUSP), was founded in 1990 and came to VASJ in 1999, with the first graduating class in 2003. The Marianist Brothers and Priests contribute over $100,000 a year to operate this program. These students receive academic and social support at VASJ. The students in MEP receive over $10,000 in tuition scholarship aid during their four years. Those chosen for this program go through a thorough and competitive selection process.
The current MEP students at VASJ are:
Freshmen:
Kailyn Ellington
Shamira Hines
Sophia Hockenberry
Zoe Horton
Shawn-Matthew Johnson
Daniel Kennedy
Juron Parker
Lewis Taylor
Joseph Treece
Zye'Neil Vaughn
Sophomores:
Ny'Yer Abbas
Shawn Dantzler
Marion Drake
Destiny Johnson
Fernado Taylor
Juniors:
Tylen Bryant
Kevin Davis
Dedrick Davis
Allison Hockenberry
Da'vion Taylor
Darion Taylor
Jetaun Taylor
Alexis Parks
Vera Rucker
Seniors:
Somto Amujiogu
Da'Shawn Floyd
De'Shawn Floyd
Sydney Harris
Autumn Hayes
Elijah Swader
