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Class of 2023

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy honored, celebrated, and welcomed the remarkable Class of 2023 into the school's illustrious alumni body during a special commencement ceremony on
Monday, June 5, 2023 in Fontbonne Commons.

  • Costanza Maria Akkor: Germantown Friends School
  • Finnian James Canally: St. Joseph's Preparatory School
  • Odette Maria Christy: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Tara Meehan Ciolko: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Luke Robert Cirelli: La Salle College High School
  • Brayden Gianni Cunningham: Archbishop Wood High School
  • Emilia Mary Dezzi: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Casey James Doerzbacher: St. Joseph's Preparatory School
  • Marra Craige Fitzgerald: Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
  • Jack David Forti: La Salle College High School
  • Claire Maureen Furletti: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Jake Lloyd Gambone: La Salle College High School
  • Cara Donna Gordon: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Emma Maureen Guertin: Merion Mercy Academy
  • Halo Kamilah Hall: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Rylee Claire Howard: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
  • Lily Rouli Hutapea: Germantown Academy
  • Gabriel David Jackson: La Salle College High School
  • Viktor Bohdan Jutkofsky: La Salle College High School
  • Riley Anna Malloy: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Susan Win-Yee Mark: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Caitlin Rose Meehan: Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
  • Robert Moon Mullen: La Salle College High School
  • Kenton Thomas Reilly: La Salle College High School
  • Jocelyn Rose Rizzi: Germantown Academy
  • Brandon Korey Ross: St. Joseph's Preparatory School
  • Charli Schoen: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Olivia Rose Simola: Upper Dublin High School
  • Thalia Sala Springs: Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
  • Meredith Agnes Tilley: Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
  • Gabriel Joseph Tornetta: La Salle College High School
  • Francesca Caroline Trainor: Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
  • Joaquin Fernandez Valls: La Salle College High School
  • Emma Jane Watson: Mount Saint Joseph Academy
  • Grace Elizabeth Wolpert: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

AWARDS

THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION AWARD

  • Grace Wolpert

  • Tara Ciolko

  • Kenton Reilly

  • Brandon Ross

The Parents Association Award for High Academic Honors is presented  to the students who have achieved the highest academic averages throughout their eighth grade year.


DR. JAMES D. KELLY AWARD

  • Casey Doerzbacher
  •  Tara Ciolko

Dr. James D. Kelly and his wife Molly were longtime members of the Norwood-Fontbonne Academy community. Molly attended NFA as did the Kelly children. 

The Dr. James D. Kelly award for honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, service, and character is presented to a boy and girl who have been nominated by their classmates.


JACQUES R. K. NORMAND AWARD

  • Emilia Dezzi

  • Meredith Tilley

This award is presented in memory of Jacques R. K. Normand, class of 1976. Jacques exemplified the qualities of kindness, cheerfulness, and generosity.  This award is presented to the graduate who has evidenced these same virtues throughout his/her years at NFA. The recipient is nominated by his/her classmates.


STUDENT-ATHLETE AWARD

  • Luke Cirelli
  • Charli Schoen

The Student-Athlete Award is presented to those students who have excelled in two or more varsity sports and who rank academically in the upper half of their class.


SID MACLEOD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

  • Jack Forti
  • Halo Hall
  • Gabriel Tornetta

Sid MacLeod was a longtime faculty member at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and a parent of NFA students. He loved working with students in 7th and 8th grades in the areas of communication and public speaking. The primary purpose of oratorical opportunities is to provide students with self-confidence in public speaking. This student was selected for this award based on his or her motivation to develop public speaking skills and the confidence to deliver a speech to a large audience.


RUSSELL G. CLEMENTS, JR. AWARD

  • Grace Wolpert
  • Marra Fitzgerald

Mr. Russell Clements served Norwood Fontbonne Academy for 25 years, teaching, coaching, and guiding students in 7th and 8th grades. The Russell G. Clements, Jr. Award for Excellence in Drama is presented to the 8th grade Drama Club member who most notably exhibit qualities of personal growth. While achieving in the art of acting is a significant consideration, equally as important are cooperation, commitment, teamwork, and courage.


NELLO NATICCHIONE IV MEMORIAL AWARD

  • Francesca Trainor

  • Caitlin Meehan

  • Cara Gordon

Nello Naticchione was a beloved student of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy who passed away while in third grade. Service Learners work in the spirit of Nello as they experience God’s grace. The Nello Nattichione IV Memorial Award for Service Learning is presented to the graduating students who embody the principles of Catholic Social Teaching as evidenced through their commitment to service learning.


MOTHER SAINT JOHN FONTBONNE AWARD

  • Brayden Cunningham

  • Jake Gambone

  • Thalia Springs

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy was established in 1920 as a sponsored work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Mother Saint John Fontbonne, foundress of the Sisters, was a woman of vision and one who called the people of her day to a sense of unity and reconciliation. Her leadership calls each of us at NFA to fully live our Vision and our Mission each day.

In memory of Mother Saint John Fontbonne, we acknowledge  8th grade students who reflect the qualities of unity, reconciliation, and compassion within the NFA school community.


GEORGE M. ASPEN MEMORIAL MATHEMATICS AWARD

  • Kenton Reilly
  • Brandon Ross
  • Joaquin Fernandez Valls


Mr. George Aspen was a teacher and principal at Norwood- Fontbonne Academy for forty years. Despite his many duties as a school principal, Mr. Aspen steadfastly held on to teaching one class of eighth grade Algebra I. He was a gracious, devoted, and beloved teacher. While achievement was important, Mr. Aspen valued students who were prepared, diligent, and respectful of lessons in math class. The George M. Aspen Memorial Mathematics Award is presented to students who possess the qualities that Mr. Aspen valued - prepared, diligent and respectful of lessons in math class.


SISTER MARY HELEN BEIRNE AWARD   

  • Jocelyn Rizzi
  • Susan Mark
  • Odette Christy

We acknowledge students who consistently strive for “the More” in academics, co-curricular activities, and in day-to-day NFA school life. These students make intentional effort to live the Mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph by making relationships with peers and teachers a priority.


FOR SERVICE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE CORPS:

  • Jocelyn Rizzi
  • Brandon Ross
  • Gabriel Tornetta
  • Grace Wolpert
  • Francesca Trainor 
  • Finnian Canally 
  • Emilia Dezzi
  • Casey Doerzbacher
  • Marra Fitzgerald
  • Jack Forti
  • Jake Gambone
  • Emma Guertin
  • Rylee Howard
  • Emma Watson
  • Thalia Springs 
  • Charli Schoen
  • Tara Ciolko
  • Odette Christy
  • Meredith Tilley
  • Claire Furletti
  • Caitlin Meehan
  • Robert Mullen
  • Riley Malloy

Community Service is a hallmark of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. This award is presented to the 8th grade students who actively participated in service, and in particular the NFA Community Service Corps, during their 8th grade year.

These young men and women have touched the hearts and lives of countless individuals through their gifts, talents, and heartfelt desire to serve God and one another and to change the world. The spirit and love with which they have served is a great witness to the love of Jesus.

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

 

 

Gabriel Jackson

La Salle College High School: David T. Diehl Leadership Scholarship; 

Roman Catholic High School: The Trustees Scholarship

Caitlin Meehan

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School: The Mercy Scholarship

Kenton Reilly

La Salle College High School: McLean Scholarship

Tara Ciolko

Mount St. Joseph Academy: Maguire Scholarship

Casey Doerzbacher

St. Joseph's Preparatory School: Xaverian Scholarship

Constanza Akkor

Abington Friends School: Honors Scholarship Award

Brandon Ross

Roman Catholic High School: The Principal's Scholarship; Additional Scholarship: Matthew Holmes Scholarship

Thalia Springs Ellis Trust Fund for Girls Scholarships