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by Alexis Ann
Twenty-five students at St. Bernard School earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams. Seventy-four students took the test with one-third of them qualifying.
The College Board’s Advancement Placement Program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.
Twelve St. Bernard students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award: Kaylie Bissonnette, Katherine Ericson, Sarah Glas, Sean Hanrahan, Jillian Kowalski, Emily Minton, Brendan Peters, Nicholas Pike, Paul Steinhagen, Michael Surprenant, Jerry Theiler and Tyler Wild.
I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with three of those scholars: Sean Hanrahan of Chaplin; Paul Steinhagen of Griswold; and Nicholas Pike of Norwich. On behalf of the Resident, hats off to these young gentlemen and scholars and especially to their parents!
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Sean Hanrahan
Commutes 40 minutes one-way to school because he believes that St. Bernard School is a better experience. His brother graduated SBHS in 2001. Area of study: Science and Math Future career: Medical field: Physician Assisting College: Quinnipiac University Sport: Cross-country, indoor and outdoor track Mile: 4:57 What Sean likes BEST about SBHS? The sense of community, the friendships and bonding especially, through the retreats. He likes meeting new people through sports. “The people are nice!” |
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Paul Steinhagen
Paul’s sister attended SBHS and his parents wanted him to go to a good Catholic School—a smaller school. Approximately 400 students, including the Middle School students attend SBHS. Area of study: Math and Science with an emphasis on Physical Science; Biology and Bio/Chemistry Future career: Not sure yet… probably something in the medical field. Paul attended the AIM program at the Coast Guard Academy this past summer. “I liked the atmosphere there. They push so you can achieve your potential.” Sport: Cross-country and wrestling Mile: 5:20 |
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Nicholas Pike
Nicholas enjoys the challenge offered by SBHS. He also points out the positive environment of SBHS stresses academics, bonding and a close community. Area of Study: Science and Math Future Career: Pre-Med. Nicholas wants to be a doctor of some kind… “No clue what kind, yet.” Sport: Cross-country and tennis Mile: 7:14 |
Posted on October 13th, 2010 | category: Featured Articles
