2026 Academic Awards

Victor Antonios

Recipient of the Andrew S. and Justine Lanshe Polaha Memorial Award

to a student whose special effort has been an example to the school community.

Shane Bingaman

Recipient of the Reverend Monsignor Francis J. Donnelly Memorial Award in Spanish. 

In addition, Shane has also been awarded the

George Taptich Memorial Award for a future career in law enforcement.

Kairi Charles

Recipient of the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Athletic Community Service Scholarships.

Andre DaSilva

Recipient of the St. Junipero Serra Catholic Spirit Award to the student who has made an outstanding contribution to the Catholic spirit of Central Catholic.

Emma Devers

Recipient of the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Athletic Community Service Scholarships.

Thomas Grubb

Recipient of the Edward R. and Arline B. Klein Award

to a future engineering student donated by Edward R. Klein, Jr. ’55.

Catharine Haring

Recipient of the Jane Krupka-Salini Memorial Award for a

graduating student pursuing a degree in nursing studies.

Adriel Jorge

Recipient of the Thomas W. Stark Memorial Award to the

most outstanding Glen Echoes staff member.

Brooklyn Joyce

Recipient of the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Athletic Community Service Scholarships.

Bobin Kim

Recipient of the Class of ’44 Strive Beyond Your Reach Award for extraordinary effort.

Bridgett Kloiber

Recipient of the Reverend Monsignor Henry J. Huesman Memorial Award

for Valedictorian.  In addition, Bridgett has also been awarded

the James M. and Rosemarie B. Hodrick Award in Social Studies.

Kathryn Kloiber

Recipient of the Reverend Monsignor Leo Gregory Fink Memorial Award

for Salutatorian given by the Class of 1969. 

In addition, Kathryn has also been awarded the

John H. and Marie Gray Longenhagen Memorial Award in English.

James Langan

Recipient of the Reverend Monsignor Raymond J. Leichner Memorial Award in Theology. 

In addition, James has also been awarded the James C. McIntyre Memorial Award in Mathematics, the Leo R. McIntyre Memorial Award in Music,

and the John B. Longenhagen, MD, FACP Memorial Award in Biological Science.

Luis Lantigua

Recipient of the Rose Bare Sheridan, M.D. Memorial Award

for effort, concern, and assistance shown toward fellow classmates.

Thomas Leitzel

Recipient of the Nancy Salezze ’89 Memorial Award

to a future journalism student donated by Richard and Angela Salezze.

Olivia Lounsberry

Recipient of the Reverend Monsignor Henry J. Huesman

Memorial Award for service above self.

Shaylene Ly

Recipient of the Ralph P. and Ann L. Rosenberger Memorial Award in Physics.

Paul Mansour

Recipient of the John Rosenberger Memorial Award in Science.

Gabriella Martinez

Recipient of the Robert J. Hersh Memorial Award to the student best

exemplifying the qualities of independent scholarship and achievement.

Angelyna Nguyen

Recipient of the Class of 2025 Excellence in Art Achievement Award.

Madison O’Brien

Recipient of the Mary Miller McGinley, Class ’86, Memorial Award,

presented to a graduating student pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. Sponsored by the Santos Family.

Mary Page

Recipient of the John and Diane Sipics Excellence Award

to a graduating student achieving academic excellence.

Shamiya Roberts

Recipient of the Reverend Msgr. Stephen J. Daday Memorial Award

in Business/Computer Education. In addition, Shamiya has also been awarded

the Helen M. Tate Award presented to the

Female Scholar-Athlete sponsored by the Tate Family.

Michael Rofaiel

Recipient of the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Athletic Community Service Scholarships.

Manuel Rosario

Recipient of the Nicholas G. Caldarelli Memorial Award to the student

who has demonstrated courage and fortitude in facing adversity with honor,

shown persistence in pursuing worthwhile goals, has promoted class unity, and

will attend college or enter the military or emergency services after graduation.

Thomas Roth

Recipient of the Nathan Daniel Warke ’98 Memorial Scholarship for an outstanding football player going to a 2- or 4-year college sponsored by Jonathan and Jane Warke.

Tate Shoemaker

Recipient of the Doctor Frederick J. Tate Award presented

to the Male Scholar-Athlete sponsored by the Tate Family.

Emerson Springs

Recipient of the Francis and Mary Waldron Family Award to the

student exemplifying school citizenship and service.

Theresa Yozzi

Recipient of the Thomas J. Schantz Memorial Award to the student who has achieved academic excellence and who best exemplifies Christian ideals as judged by his/her peers.