All 8th grade Gesu and Gesu PSR athletes are eligible. The awards and the criteria are listed below.
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, 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 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.
FR. MURPHY SCHOLAR | FR. BOGGINS SPORTSMANSHIP | THOMAS KOCH OUTSTANDING ATHLETE | |
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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 |