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8th Grade Awards - Past Winners

8th Grade Awards

All 8th grade Gesu and Gesu PSR athletes are eligible. The awards and the criteria are listed below. 


Fr. Murphy Scholar Athlete Award

Fr. Murphy, SJ. was Associate Pastor at Gesu from 1949-1977. He was a longtime moderator of the Booster Club. The Scholar Athlete Award was named in his honor for the many years he dedicated to the athletic program at Gesu.

Nominated by TEACHERS – Awarded to the 8th Grade boy and girl who:
• Consistently strove for excellence in a classroom and the playing field
• Accepted responsibilities with a sense of integrity and dignity
• Kept the quality of their school work high while participating in Gesu Athletics.

Fr. Boggins Sportsmanship Award

Fr. Boggins, SJ. was named Pastor at Gesu in 1964. A native Clevelander, he was raised in St. Coleman Parish. Before coming to Gesu, he had various assignments including assistant principal at St. Ignatius High School, Army Chaplain, and Pastor of Gesu Parish in Detroit. A soft spoken man, he is remembered as a great story teller. He is the man responsible for starting the Gesu News. He passed away in 1966 after a short tenure as Pastor.

Nominated by COACHES – Awarded to the 8th Grade Boy and Girl who:
• Consistently gave outstanding effort to gain the most from his/her given talents.
• Participated with enthusiasm in the Gesu Athletic programs.
• Exhibited unselfishness, dedication, fairness, honor, and self control.
• Showed courtesy, consideration and respect for coaches and teammates.
 

Thomas Koch Outstanding Athlete Award

Thomas Koch was a former Gesu student and athlete. A gifted performer in football, basketball, and baseball, he was self motivated to excellence in the classroom. For his athletic prowess, he was awarded the 1984 Outstanding Athlete Award. While attending St. Ignatius High School, Tom was suddenly challenged with cancer. Tom showed tremendous courage in his illness. He passed away in 1986 leaving a legacy of inner strength and courage. In 1995, the Gesu Booster Club attached his name to the Outstanding Athlete Award.

Nominated by COACHES- Awarded to the 8th Grade Boy and Girl who:
• Excelled in performance on the Gesu Athletic field.
• Used talent to the best of his/her ability.
• Motivated to achieve excellence in Gesu Athletic endeavors.

Award Winners

FR. MURPHY SCHOLAR FR. BOGGINS SPORTSMANSHIP THOMAS KOCH OUTSTANDING ATHLETE
2023 Amelia Clary, Nick Salata Sharian Day, Patrick Lloyd Brooke Leedy, Trip Doyle, Jackson Campbell
2022 Piper Wick, Ben Goodnow Caroline Krebs, Patrick Carmichael Molly Klug, Tristan Williams, Jayden Amos
2021 Tori Brown, Charlie Young Mi-Na Diggs, Augie Rosalina Mary Kate Klug, Luke Salata
2020 Lucy Salata, Christian Bermel Alexa Borally, Charlie Roberto Reilly Parent, Sean Martin
2019 Isabelle Botos, Luke Brandon Maeve Sommerfeld, Kevin Krebs, Dante Rosalina Charlie Snelling, Lucy Castellanos
2018 Kelsey Hearns, Suzy Schwabl, Kevin Bradley Meghan Sommerfeld, Miller Hopkins, Francesca Carlo Grace Salata, Will Leahy, Molly Bradley
2017 Shane Cronin, Matthew Bae, Caroline DeCicco Nicolas Kalady, Grant Mylen, Daniel Krebs, Sophia Kless Matthew Benisek, Molly Boyle
2016 Dorothy Bogen, Mitchell Fragassi Bredan Bedinghaus, Nate Sommerfeld, Devon Peterson Steve Zucca, Emma Lesko
2015 Dante Frabotta, Grace DeCicco Patrick Krebs, Lily Seeman Nora Santelli, Nathan Conry, Timothy Diemer
2014 Matthew Kalady, ​Claire Yohann Jack Butler, Eric Turcu, Michaela Sommerfeld Luke Wiskes, Meghan Pophal, ​Colleen Lux
2013 Kevin Callanan, ​Lindsay Clark Jack Straniero, Bridget Fanning Matt Davet, Ben Delhees, Claire Cary, Delaney Hunter
2012 Joe Evans, Josie Zucca Joe Evans, Colleen Bradley, Marisa Reape Jack Cook, Danny Volpe, Connor Lesko, Caitlyn Lux
2011 Brian Koehler, Abby Chmiel Tommy Murphy, Alexandra Wiskes, Emily Brady Cameron Callahan, Francesca Borally, Kelly Sabransky
2010 Tyler Delhees, Megan Callanan Jen Straniero, Ethan Barham, Michael Dobscha Maddy Leddy, Jena Snelling, Jacob Turay
2009 Jagger Bruck, Lisa Blumenthal Owen Hapanowicz, Julie Manuszak Bryan Fisher, Kristen Kertis
2008 Patrick Davet, Kristen Nemeth Connor Drake, Nicole Jeswald Jack Tupa, Catherine Hyland
2007 David Valencia, Megan Monroe Sean Arling, Megan Monroe Anthony Garofoli, Kelly Straniero
2006 Tyler Welki Patrick Farchione, Trish Westropp Owen Callahan, Breanna Bell
2005 Sean Fisher Megan Mendelsohn Steve Siemborski, Lauren Green Marty Sweeney, Lauren Norcia
2004 Kevin Komperda, Casey O’Callahan, Michael Ciuni, Patrick Gladstone, Molly Drake, Anjali Kotogal Steve Bigach, Augie Garofoli Matt Rosinski, Malcolm McClain, Emily Infeld, Kaz Zippert
2003 Ryan Arling, Ryan Catanese, Jennifer Haag Sam Driscoll, Mary Monroe, Maggie Eppright Mark Tupa, Brian Mendelsohn, Karen Bongorno, Laura Manson
2002 Tom Ciuni, Mary Elizabeth Lauer, Elizabeth Scully Joe Vaughn, Irena Mijatovic Chris Jeney, Melanie Mihalek
2001 Kevin Carney, Horace Consolo, Kathleen Gladstone, Frances Sennett Scott Beigie, Jillian Zadell-Scafe James Lavery, Maggie Sullivan
2000 Matt Porath, Maggie Infeld Matt Salata, Kerry Doyle Matt Porath, Jordan Simmons, Alexis Supan
1999 Matt Patton, Nicki Garofoli
1998 Kyle Biegie, Meg Gladstone
1997 Tim Klug, Kristen Steiner
1996 Bryan Biegie, Dan Murphy, Megan Szczepanik
1995 Rob Jastromb, Sarah Stanitz, Erin Jaeger
1994 Tim Frazier, Karen Gladstone
1993 Kevin Gladstone, Katie Zrenda
1992 Tom DeMinico, Bridget Murphy
1991 Michael Salata, Molly Cook
1990 Greg Belden, Suzanne Gaul, Carolyn Rhodes
1989 Chris Salata, Kathy Koehler
1988 Mike DeMinico, Ann Marie Abraham
1987 Dan Ryan, Jessica Dunn