Montgomery Catholic Celebrates the Class of 2019

On the evening of Tuesday, May 21, 2019, the 144^th graduating class of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School gathered on the football field of the MCPS middle and high school campus. Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi, Superintendent of Education Gwendolyn Byrd, Montgomery Catholic President Anne Ceasar, and High School Principal Justin Castanza were joined by Rev. James Dean, Rev. Linn Harbour, Rev. Victor Ingalls, Rev. Nicholas Napolitano, Rev. Francis Sofie, Rev. Alex Valladares, and Rev. Wayne Youngman as the special guests of the class. Salutatorian Austin Graham Collett and Valedictorian Reagan Antonia Herbek addressed their fellow graduates, special guests, family and friends after the class received their diplomas from Archbishop Rodi. Montgomery Catholic teachers Kerri Moore and Kate Berry led the class of 2019 and alumni in singing the Montgomery Catholic Alma Mater, "Catholic, Our Refuge."

Members of the junior and sophomore class hosted the graduates and their families at a reception in the Dolly Barranco Center following the ceremony.

The 92 members of the Class of 2019 have earned $17 million in scholarship offers from 31 colleges and universities across the United States. The top 20 percent of the class achieved an average ACT composite score of 30.5 and GPAs ranging from 4.0-4.4. Our graduates include a Jimmy Hitchcock Award winner, an AP Scholar with Distinction, 8 collegiate athletes, 3 of whom received NCAA Division 1 scholarships, 8 future members of the Armed Forces, including 2 recipients of the National Army ROTC Scholarship, 2 Eagle Scouts, members of the State Championship Boys Cross Country Team, Members of the State Championship Girls Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track Teams, members of the VEX Robotics World Championship Team, a member of the Wheelchair Basketball National Championship Team, a future member of the Auburn University Flag Line, an All-State Solo Competition winner, A nationally-recognized Drum Major, members of the All-State Band, Boys and Girls State Attendees, and a Governor’s School attendee. Their achievements have energized our Montgomery Catholic family and they have left a new school spirit for future classes to be proud of.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!

Ricky Treloar, '19, walks across the stage to receive his diploma
from Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi.

Mitchell Carrigan Aaron, Virginia Ann Bach, Anna Catherine  Barranco, Markeshia L Belser, Carson Matthew Binns, Erica Rhiannon Blackburn, Josie Alexandra Blanks, Nicholas Carter Bowden, Marie Taylor Bristol, Nicholas James Brown II, Epiphany Sanaah Burris, Manuel Ignacio Caceres Asturias, Wesley Triplitt Carter, Ralph Mayo Clements IV, Isabelle Dock Cochran, Austin Graham Collett, Kendall Marie Couey, Rachel Alexis Moon Davis, John-David Cole Faucheux, Jimmiah Ka'Shon Te'Shae Fenderson, Jacob Lorenzo Flowers, Mary-Kathrine  Foley, Elijah Christian Friday, Nicolas  Gacha, Katherine Jean Galvin, Emma Morgan Gandy, Jonah Alexander Gier, Annamary Faith Gilbert, Ezequiel  Gonzalez-Ansaldi, Jonathan Christopher Guevara, Aaron Fleming Hall, Margaret Lee Hall, Reagan Antonia Herbek, Samantha Alison Hodge, William Augustus Hodges, Andrew Rhys Holifield, Joseph Tate Holifield, Jacob Todd Holston, Victoria Lashae Hubbard, Taylor Brock Hudson, Anthony  Jaimes, Sarah Madison Jarman, Caroline Elizabeth Justice, Darius Myles Kindle, Zy'Keria T. King, Katherine Jenelle Koontz, Zachary Robert Kroeger, Grace Reid Leslie, Madeline Mae Losik, Kacey Jeannine Lyn, Kathleen Tara Madden, Mary Katherine  Main, Mitchell Gabriel McBeal, Thomas Reed McLaughlin, Claire Elizabeth Mills, Zachary Potter Moore, Jevon Spentera Spencer Murdock, Teresa Thuy nhi Nguyen, Thanh Tan Nguyen, Derrick Dedward Parker Jr., Checardo  Person Jr., Demetrios Andreas Philippou, Cameron D'ontre Prince, Jeremy Martinez Ramirez, Taylor Cole Reese, Hayden McKenzie Rhodes, Mari Caitlin Riggles, Andrew Burke Rothstein, Zoe Hannah Rutland, Isabelle Grace Saliba, Dalton Reid Shoemaker, Byron Scott Kelly Simmons II, Leo Aloysius Smith IV, Charles Andrew Smith, Chloe Marie Smith, Virginia Louise Speirs, Sydney LeeAnn Sprowl, Kathleen Anne Stembridge, Elizabeth Claire Talbot, Emily Claire Talbot, Melody Grace Taylor, Credlon Jondre' Thomas, Ricky Joseph Treloar, Amaris  Tyynismaa, Hunter Paul Vaccaro, Michael Thomas Valdez Jr., Luke James Voorhies, James Grant Walker, Christopher Kirven Waring, Bethany Marie White, Benjamin Morris Wilke, Clint Hansford Williams

Founded in 1873, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is an integral part of the Catholic Church's mission to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. As an adult community, we share in the responsibility to prepare students for college and beyond while helping them grow to become persons of faith, virtue and wisdom

Spring Athletic Signing Held at Catholic, Wednesday, May 15

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School held a signing ceremony for seniors Jimmiah Fenderson, Bethany White, Demetrios Philippou, and Cole Faucheux at the Montgomery Catholic high school campus on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

All four Catholic Knight athletes will commit to continue their athletic careers at the college level.

Cole Faucheux, Bethany White, Demetrios Philippou,
and Jimmiah Fenderson

John-David “Cole” Faucheux will be heading to Faulkner University in the fall to play football. Cole received the Fr. Pat Delahunty Sportsmanship Award for football. He is the son of David and Tammy Faucheux of Shorter. 

Cole Faucheux

Demetrios Philippou

Demetrios Philippou and Bethany White signed to play soccer at Faulkner University. Demetrios is the son of Philip Philippou of Las Vegas, NV and Stella Philippou of Montgomery. Bethany was named the Most Valuable Player for girls soccer. She is the daughter of Rob and Brigid White of Montgomery.

Bethany White

Jimmiah Fenderson

Jimmiah Fenderson will attend The Citadel in the fall. She will run track and is a member of the 2019 AHSAA 4A-5A girls state championship indoor track team and the AHSAA 4A girls state championship outdoor track team. She was awarded the Fr. Pat Delahunty Sportsmanship Award. Jimmiah is the daughter of Jimmie Fenderson and granddaughter of Dora Fenderson of Montgomery.

Montgomery Catholic president Anne Ceasar, principal Justin Castanza, athletic director Daniel Veres, head football coach Aubrey Blackwell, head cross country/track coach Ed Wright, assistant track coach Coy Hunter, and head girls soccer coach Rob White along with assistant coaches welcomed students, parents, and friends to campus to celebrate the accomplishments of these athletes.

Montgomery Catholic is looking forward to following these college careers over the next four years.

GO KNIGHTS!

Montgomery Catholic Holds Athletic Banquet to Honor 2018-19 Athletes

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School honored varsity athletes from the 2018-2019 year at the annual Varsity Athletic Banquet held at the RSA Activity Center on May 13, 2019. Montgomery Catholic fields 19 varsity team sports throughout the year. The evening started with a blessing by the Reverend Nicholas Napolitano, Parochial Vicar from St. Bede Catholic Church and theology instructor at the MCPS high school campus. Mr. Justin Castanza, High School Principal, recognized the female winner of the Jimmy Hitchcock Award, Isabelle Cochran, as well as the nominees for the award, Checardo “C.J.” Person and Amaris Tyynismaa. Also recognized were Montgomery Catholic's ninth grade nominees, Lily Bachl, Ethan Binns, Mallory Hildebrand, and Ella Newell.

Montgomery Catholic has four awards which honor individual team members for their hard work and dedication to their sport. Three of these distinguished awards honor individuals who have had a tremendous influence on our athletic program: Coach Jack Kresek, Father Patrick Delahunty, and Mr. Joe Fields.

The Coach Jack Kresek Coaches Award, named for a much-beloved football coach who led the Knights (then the "Saints") from 1956 until 1961, recognizes the athletes who exhibit strong determination, team effort, dependability, and a winning attitude. The Jack Kresek Coaches Award winners were Zy'Keria King (fall cheerleading), Creed Thomas (football), Melody Taylor (volleyball), Manny Caceres and Katie Galvin (cross country), Christian Friday and Nick Bowden (wrestling), Myles Butler and Jamya Henderson (basketball), Ellie Talbot (winter cheerleading), Sam Leslie and Lily Bachl (indoor track), Auburn Wilcoxson (softball), Garrett Rentfro (golf), Dean Johnson (baseball), Ella Newell (tennis), Megan Bourke and Thomas McLaughlin (soccer), and Lily Bachl and Manny Caceres (outdoor track).

The Father Pat Delahunty Sportsmanship Award, named for the founder of our athletic program, honors the athletes who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship. The Fr. Delahunty Sportsmanship Award winners were Sarah Rose Burden (fall cheerleading), Cole Faucheux (football), Kate Koontz (volleyball), Sam Leslie and Grace Leslie (cross country), Burke Rothstein (wrestling), Darian Riley and Ella Newell (basketball), Devan DeRamus (winter cheerleading), Zac Kroeger and Ann Cobb (indoor track), Katherine O'Connor (softball), Adam McClellan (golf), Luke Voorhies (baseball), Rachel Rodriguez (tennis), Claire Mills and Judd Osten (soccer), and Jimmiah Fenderson and Sam Leslie (outdoor track).

The Joe Fields Leadership Award, named for an outstanding student-athlete from the 1970s who displayed outstanding leadership while attending Montgomery Catholic, honors the athletes who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills to their teammates. The Joe Fields Leadership Award winners were Anna Sadie (fall cheerleading), Drew Smith (football), Melody Taylor (volleyball), Grant Walker and Isabelle Cochran (cross country), Luke Voorhies (wrestling), Jalen Fountain and Nona Johnson (basketball), Alexis Weber (winter cheerleading), Grant Walker and Katie Galvin (indoor track), Nona Johnson (softball), Drew Smith (golf), Creed Thomas (baseball), Ella Newell (tennis), Kate Koontz and Rhys Holifield (soccer), and Katie Galvin and Hollis “Hojo” Johnson (outdoor track).

DJ Carter, winner of the Coach Ralph Furlong Scholarship

Each varsity sport names one Most Valuable Player. Montgomery Catholic's MVPs were Samantha Hodge (fall cheerleading), Checardo “CJ” Person (football), Lorren Pharrams (volleyball), Hollis “Hojo” Johnson, Zac Kroeger, Amaris Tyynismaa, and Lily Bachl (cross country), Jack Burt (wrestling), DJ Carter and Lorren Pharrams (basketball), Kacey Lyn (winter cheerleading), Hollis “Hojo” Johnson, Amaris Tyynismaa, and Isabelle Cochran (indoor track), Alanna Aiken (softball), Grant Smith (golf), Christian Ivey (baseball), Angela Gier (tennis), Bethany White and Tanner Carter (soccer), and Amaris Tyynismaa, Isabelle Cochran, and Grant Walker (outdoor track).

Montgomery Catholic awarded two scholarships for school tuition. The first was the Coach Ralph Furlong Scholarship, established in 1998. Initiated by a member of his 1946 football team, the intent of this scholarship is to honor one of Catholic's greatest coaches who to this day maintains the standing school record of 24 straight wins from 1947-1949. The Furlong scholarship is a partial tuition scholarship given to a high school student who demonstrates a commitment to both extra-curricular and his or her studies. The 2019 recipient of the Coach Ralph Furlong Scholarship was D.J. Carter.

Nona Johnson and Megan Bourke receive the Caitlyn

Marianne Wiggins '08 Memorial Scholarship from the 

Wiggins family

The Caitlyn Marianne Wiggins '08 Memorial Scholarship, established in December of 2013, is awarded to honor Caitlyn Marianne Wiggins, a 2008 MCPS graduate and varsity athlete who was killed in an automobile accident in 2013. Caitlyn’s family and friends endowed this scholarship to give another child at the high school campus the opportunity to achieve the type of success that Caitlyn enjoyed in life. Two students received the Caitlyn Marianne Wiggins '08 Memorial Scholarship this year: Nona Johnson and Megan Bourke. Both scholarships were presented by Caitlyn's aunt, Andrea Hause Durbin.

The boys and girls cross country teams were recognized for winning the AHSAA state championship. Led by Mr. Ed Wright and Mr. Hollis Johnson, it was the first time in school history that the boys and girls teams have simultaneously won the state championship, and both teams were presented with championship rings to commemorate their victory.

The 2018 boys and girls cross country team, AHSAA 4A state champions

Knights of the Round Table nominees: Grant Walker,
CJ Person, Thomas McLaughlin, Amaris Tyynismaa,
Isabelle Cochran, and Claire Mills

The top athletes from each sport are nominated for the Knights of the Round Table Award, an honor which recognizes the top male and female athlete of the year. These students both excel in their sports and display leadership that sets an example for their peers. The nominees were Isabelle Cochran, Thomas McLaughlin, Claire Mills, CJ Person, Amaris Tyynismaa, and Grant Walker. The winners of the Montgomery Catholic 2019 Knights of the Round Table award were CJ Person and Amaris Tyynismaa.

Our athletes are exceptional, and we are thankful for the dedication of the coaches and families who support their achievements. Montgomery Catholic is proud of all of the students who demonstrate what it means to be “Built By Catholic.”

Knights of the Round Table winners: CJ Person and
Amaris Tyynismaa with high school principal
Justin Castanza and athletic director Daniel Veres

Montgomery Catholic Students Receive State Recognition for Duke TIP

MCPS 7th grade student Josh Hildebrand,
receiving his state recognition medal for Duke TIP

17 Montgomery Catholic seventh grade students qualified for participation in the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP). Montgomery Catholic is proud to announce that of the 5 students who elected to take the ACT exam during the school year, 3 have received State Recognition for their high scores: Turner Clements, Jehle Dickson, and Josh Hildebrand. Josh attended the Duke TIP State Recognition Ceremony held on the campus of the University of Alabama on Tuesday, May 7 and received his state recognition medal.

The 7th grade Duke TIP qualifiers this year were Mally Barranco, Bernard Byrd, Megan Cabral, Turner Clements, Lily Coloumbe, Hunter Dailey, Cooper Davis, Jehle Dickson, Morgan Donaldson, Ariyn Gilbert, Josh Hildebrand, Nate Izer, Nicasio Montelara Demick, Ben Nguyen, Ryan Parker, Izzy Priori, and Michael Ann Williams. Montgomery Catholic is proud of our high achievers!

MCPS 7th grade student Turner Clements

MCPS 7th grade student Jehle Dickson

Montgomery Catholic High School Campus Recognizes Outstanding Students at Academic Awards Ceremony

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School honored their top high school students at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony held in the Dolly Barranco Activity Center on May 6, 2019. MCPS President Mrs. Anne Ceasar commenced the evening by presenting the 23rd annual Charles T. Harbin Distinguished Service Award to Mr. and Mrs. Pat (class of 1989) and Casie McGinn, recognizing their years of volunteer service to the school.

Following the Harbin Award, scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year were presented. Mrs. Patti M. Smith, daughter of Norma Mungenast, presented four students with the Norma Mungenast Scholarship: Nona Nicole Johnson, DJ Carter, Myles Butler, and Melanie Montes. Mr. Scott Skoneki, brother of Carole Skoneki Clark, presented the Carole Skoneki Clark Endowed Scholarship to William Michael Noell. Mrs. Sally Hodges, daughter of Sally Evans Hodges, presented the Sally Evans Hodges Memorial Scholarship to Emma Garrison. Mr. Charlie Anderson and Mr. Mathew Bednarz presented two students with the JJ Bednarz, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Nona Nicole Johnson and Grant Smith. Mrs. Ceasar presented Myles Butler with the Helen Faircloth Gross & Charles J. “C.J.” Gross Scholarship and Lanie Doyle with the Ann and Harold Paige Scholarship. Mr. Justin Castanza, principal of the MCPS middle and high school campuses, presented Melanie Montes with the Frye, Arban, Ortega Scholarship. Finally, Mr. Austin Barranco presented Arthur Murray with the inaugural 2009 Juston Martin Scholarship.

Honor cords were then presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Harbin and Mrs. Jeanene Crenshaw to graduating seniors in the Student Government Association, Science Honor Society, and Key Club. Mrs. Crenshaw also presented the Key Club Distinguished Service awards to students who consistently serve their community through the Key Club. Mr. John Petters presented the American Mathematics Competition awards.

Next, the department awards were presented by the head teachers to distinguished students in each subject. Mr. Rick Aaron presented the awards in math to Isabelle Cochran, Sofie Izer, Emma Garrison, and Lily Bachl. In science, Mrs. Crenshaw presented awards to Jonah Gier, Charlie O’Donnell, James Saliba, and Will Noell. Mrs. Stefanie Nelson awarded the social studies awards to Manny Caceres, Michael Hodges, Angela Gier, and Evan Firman. In theology, Mr. Tom Riello presented awards to Zoe Rutland, Annie Bach, Sofie Izer, Cody Galloway, and Jake Talbot. Mrs. Kerri Moore presented the awards in English to Annie Bach, Clare Wilson, Angela Gier, and Theron Dudley. In foreign language, Mr. Kidd Qu gave the Mandarin Chinese award to Kathleen Madden, Mrs. Moore gave the Latin award to Jonah Gier, and Ms. Fatima Fuenmayor gave the Spanish award to Maddie Losik and Evan Firman.  Mrs. Kate Berry presented the drama award to Clare Wilson and the chorus award to Lily Bachl. Mr. Alex Johnson presented Johnny Guevara and Ricky Treloar with the band award. In art, Mrs. Heather Talbot presented the award to Sofie Izer.

The students with the top grade point averages were recognized next. In the freshman class, several students tied for the top GPA: Catherine Aaron, Lily Bachl, Sadie Bartels, Evan Firman, Angeles Gonzalez-Ansaldi, Zach Izer, Layne Jordan, Chris Lathram, Will Noell, and Julienne Pharrams. In the sophomore class, the highest GPA honors went to Devan DeRamus, Emma Garrison, James Saliba, and Harrison Skala. Clare Wilson topped out the junior class, and senior Reagan Herbek has the highest GPA for the class of 2019.

New to 2019 were the President’s List and the Principal’s List. Students recognized on the President’s List achieved a 4.0 or higher GPA. This included 30 seniors, 31 juniors, 21 sophomores, and 19 freshmen. The Principal’s List recognized students who earned between a 3.8 to 4.0 GPA and included 7 seniors, 8 juniors, 15 sophomores, and 10 freshmen. Freshman Lily Bachl was awarded the Joe Arban Perfect Attendance Award.

The evening culminated with three of the highest awards given at Montgomery Catholic: Leader of the Year, the Ideal Montgomery Catholic Graduate Award, and the Sister Martha Belke Servant Leader Award. The nominees for these three honors were Mitchell Aaron, Annie Bach, Anna Catherine Barranco, Isabelle Cochran, Katie Galvin, Zoe Rutland, Byron Simmons, and Melody Taylor.

The Leader of the Year award was presented to Isabelle Cochran. In addition to being on the President’s List, holding several AHSAA state championship titles in track and cross country, and being named the female winner of the 2019 Jimmy Hitchcock Award, Isabelle serves in a number of leadership roles both in school and in the community and is an active member of the Holy Spirit parish. She has served as the president of the Spirit Club and Key Club, vice president of National Honor Society, and team captain of the cross country team, track and field team, and Capitol Track & Field Club. She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, the Pro-Life Club, and Young Women’s Leadership. Isabelle was recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology with the Aspirations in Computing award and attended Alabama Governor’s School. She has volunteered countless hours to local service and faith organizations. She is the daughter of Col. and Mrs. Shawn and Karen Cochran of Montgomery.

The Ideal Montgomery Catholic Graduate award was given to Katie Galvin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Lynn Galvin of Montgomery. A scholar-athlete, Katie is on the President’s List and holds several AHSAA state championship titles in track and cross country. She has many leadership roles in school clubs and honor societies at MCPS, including National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, and Young Women’s Leadership. She is very active in her faith life both at school and in the community and is an active participant of the Montgomery Area Perpetual Adoration Chapel and the Montgomery Catholic Rosary Club. Katie has devoted much of her time to helping service organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Breakfast for Babies, Zoo Boo, EAT South, and has served as a volunteer for the Panama City Beach hurricane relief efforts.

The Sister Martha Belke Servant Leader Award was presented to Zoe Rutland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris and Tina Rutland of Montgomery. Zoe has always been an active leader at Montgomery Catholic and currently serves as the president of the Student Government Association and is a core team member of the Pro-Life Club. She is a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spirit Club, and Young Women’s Leadership. She was an ambassador for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Conference. She has devoted countless volunteer hours to organizations around Montgomery including the YMCA, Crisis Pregnancy Center, Children’s Center of Montgomery, and St. Bede Day Care. Highly regarded among her classmates, Zoe has also been on the Homecoming Court and been voted Most Outgoing and Class Favorite by her peers.

Montgomery Catholic is proud to recognize of all of our high-achieving students who exemplify faith, excellence, and service every day.

Montgomery Catholic Announces Mr. & Mrs. Pat '85 and Casie McGinn as 2019 Charlie Harbin Distinguished Service Award Winners

Pat and Casie McGinn with their son, Garrett

Mr. & Mrs. Pat '85 and Casie McGinn were honored by Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School on May 6 as the 2019 Charlie Harbin Distinguished Service Award winners for their service to the school.

The Charlie Harbin Distinguished Service Award was established by the Harbin family and is awarded by the school to recognize those selfless individuals who have significantly served Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School and exemplified its values in their lives.

Montgomery Catholic's president, Mrs. Anne Ceasar, presented Pat and Casie with an engraved clock to begin the 2019 Montgomery Catholic High School Academic Awards Night in appreciation for the gift of their time.

The recipients of the 23rd Harbin Award, Pat and Casie McGinn, have not only been supporters of Montgomery Catholic by educating their three children here but also in their time, volunteerism and the heart and soul they have put into MCPS. Over the last twenty-five years, Pat and Casie have supported the school in almost every possible way.

Pat is an alumnus of Montgomery Catholic (1985). He came back to Montgomery with a love and devotion to our school and also a wife and young daughter approaching school age. His wife Casie jumped in feet first and joined the PTC. She was involved with the PTC for the next fifteen years as their three children filtered through. She not only supported the PTC at the elementary level but at all levels K-12; she held positions from secretary to Vice President then was probably the longest standing President in the history of the St. Bede PTC. She was contagious in encouraging others to get involved and support our school. The McGinn’s were involved in field trips, work days, Pat coached Pee Wee football, Casie was a room mother, organized teacher appreciation luncheons.

As they moved on to the middle and high school years, the McGinns continued their efforts by volunteering for bonfires to heading Academic Awards, Baccalaureate and Graduation receptions, blowing up the huge football helmet before games, cleaning the locker room, organizing and supporting fundraisers and athletic meals and being active Boosters and supporters. They served on countless committees from uniforms to advisory to strategic planning and capital campaigns and every other thing the school asked them to support.

With hearts that say YES! Pat & Casie have truly blessed and enriched our school and the community with the gift of their energy and time.

Congratulations Pat & Casie and Thank you!

Pat and Casie join past Distinguished Service Award recipients:

Leonard J. Mrotek, 1997
Margaret Olive Jones, 1998
Edward P. Clark, 1999
Marty & Bebe Taylor, 2000
Dottie A. Dean. 2001
“Goose” DeLongchamp, 2002
Rod & Anne Ceasar, 2003
Bill & Marian Saliski, 2004
Jeff Downes, 2005
David & Jeanne Barranco, 2006
Nora Cammack, 2007
Dennis & Karen Weber, 2008
Chip & Lisa Vercelli, 2009
Bill & Debbie Barranco, 2010
Barr & Cappy Younker, 2011
Liz Sutton & Jerry Lopez, 2012
Jack Galassini, 2013
Gaylon & Mary McAlpine 2014
Marty Rupert Huett, 2015
Kevin Ryan, 2016
Ann  Karst, 2017
Col. Jack Lauer, 2018

Cochran 2019 Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award Female Winner

Senior Isabelle Cochran

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School proudly announces senior Isabelle Cochran was selected as the female winner of the Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award during the 60th Annual Ceremony on April 30, 2019. Isabelle is the daughter of Col. and Mrs. Shawn and Karen Cochran and is a member of Holy Spirit Parish. While at Catholic, Isabelle has maintained a 4.34 GPA and is a state champion track and field and cross country runner. She has received over $350,000 in scholarship offers. She will attend Auburn University in the fall, majoring in mechanical engineering.

This award recognizes Christian Leadership in athletics and is given by the YMCA annually. She is the sixth Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award winner from Montgomery Catholic, joining Johnny Sullivan 1969, Tim Crowley 1996, Lauren Vercelli 2005, Roscoe Anderson 2009, and Brian Anderson 2017.

Freshmen nominees Ella Newell, Mallory Hildebrand,
Ethan Binns, and Lily Bachl

Isabelle was joined at the ceremony by Montgomery Catholic nominees Checardo (C.J.) Person, Jr., Amaris Tyynismaa, and freshman nominees Lily Bachl, Ethan Binns, Mallory Hildebrand, and Ella Newell.

Congratulations to Isabelle and all of our nominees!