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ANA MARIA AUXILIUM AWARD
Ana Maria Baldor-Bunn spent the last two of her thirty years courageously battling cancer. She was diagnosed in May of 2000, while pregnant with her first and only child, William.
It is in memory of the spirit of Ana Maria Baldor-Bunn, (1972–2002) that this scholarship fund was established.
A student from each class for the coming year - freshman through senior - becomes the recipient, receiving a full scholarship for the upcoming year.
Annual nominations are made by students, with the endorsement of their families and friends, through a formal application in April.
Based on applications, the principal of MHCA and the chairperson of the Dames of Mary Help select the annual recipients of the award.
The criteria require that:
- She lives as a good Christian and honest citizen using her gifts and talents in the service of others.
- Her family actively supports and enhances the spirit of MHCA.
- She shows an active participation in her lived faith in school, church, and community.
- She exhibits a conscientious approach to academics and the activities of MHCA.
This year the award went to:
- Maria Vidal - Freshmen
- Lauren Sedeyn - Sophomore
- Kathleen Jordan - Junior
- Lorette Dufrene - Senior
It is in memory of the spirit of Ana Maria Baldor-Bunn, (1972–2002) that this scholarship fund was established.
She believed that “one should seize and enjoy the moment and make the best of what God lays before you. If you have been wanting to do something with your life, do it now and never delay.”
Congratulations to Jackie Pesantez for her Honorable Mention at the Congressional Art Competition. Jackie's work was chosen from over 70 entries from Passaic County
Congratulations to Kaholin Pena who's shoe design was chosen as one of three winners in a shoe design competition at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Kaholin's design was one of over 300 entries.
TRUE VALOR
Although this page is for student achievements, those of parents often say much about our students. For this reason we want to extend a big kudos to Mr. Bill Redmon, parent of freshman Paula Redmon, who was given the Medal of Valor for saving a man from a burning building. He is a volunteer fireman for Hawthorne. Congratulations, Mr. Redmon.
DIOCESAN FORENSICS LEAGUE GRAND TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Michelle R.
2nd Place for Original Oratory
and on her way to nationals!
Farrah R.
3rd Place for Extemporaneous Speech
Lana G.
5th Place for Oral Declamation
ANOTHER SCHOLAR
Christina C.was selected by the 2007-08 National Hispanic Recognition Program as a Scholar. She scored among the top 4,000 of the 196,000 Hispanic students who took the 2006 PSAT/NMSQT
DECA CHAMPIONS
The following students received a gold medal and will go on to the DECA State Competition in February.
- Nahomie R. - Accounting
- Kellie M. - Apparel & Accessories Marketing
- Anabel R. and Lindsay Seaborn - Business Services Marketing
- Estefania P. - Hotel & Lodging Marketing--She also won Second Place Trophy for Role Play 1 and Third Place Trophy for overall total score.
- Laura K. - Marketing Management Services
- Tess F. - Restaurant & Food Service Management--She also won trophies for Role Play 1--First Place Trophy, Role Play 2--2nd Place Trophy, and 3rd Place Trophy for overall total score.
- Katherine A. - Retail Merchandising --She also won 2nd Place Trophy for Role Play 1
- Brianna G. - Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Mary Help competed at the DECA State Competition at Cherry Hill, NJ on Feb 24-26, 2008. We are in the Gold Division which is comprised of schools from Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey. There were about 1,500 students at this event.
We attended with 9 students and the results are as follows:
- Kellie M. - made it to Finals and received a Gold Medal in Apparel & Accessories Marketing
- Tess F. - received a First Place Trophy for role play in Restaurant & Food Service Marketing
- Lindsay S. - received a First Place Trophy for role play in Business Services Marketing
- and the MHCA DECA Chapter received a Certificate of Achievement for increasing membership in the Marketing class.
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