2025 Student and Faculty Award Winners Honored This Weekend

Congratulations to our Class of 2025 graduation award recipients! These grads were honored at our Commencement ceremony this past weekend for their outstanding contributions to our school and larger communities. 

• Valedictorian – Winston Chan: The Valedictorian Award honors the student graduating with the highest GPA.
• Salutatorian – Henry Gorman: The Salutatorian Award honors the student graduating with the second-highest GPA.
• Senior Loyalty Awards – Alexa O’Halloran & Thomas Bui: The Loyalty Awards are given to a female and male graduate chosen by their peers who best embody the profile of the Graduate at Graduation (Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Loving, Committed to Doing Justice, and Religious).
• Fr. Henry Schultheis, S.J. Christian Commitment Award – Lucy Robb: The Fr. Henry Schultheis, S.J. Christian Commitment Award is given based on a student’s participation in a meaningful Christian service experience, commitment to advocating for those who are marginalized in our society, additional volunteer work outside of school, service and participation at Jesuit High School, and service as a role model and friend to classmates over all four years.
• Jesuit Schools Network Awards – Diego Nieves & Maggie Stephens: The Jesuit Schools Network Awards are given to a female and male graduate chosen by a committee of peers and faculty who represent the following statement: “A well-rounded person who is intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice in the generous service of the people of God.”

Another big congratulations to our two faculty members who were recognized at Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday!

• Educator of the Year – Amanda Montez, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Educator of the Year Award is given to a faculty or staff member whose work has had a significant impact on the education of the Class of 2025. Since joining Jesuit High School four years ago, Ms. Montez has been a force for positive change, particularly in her work to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her leadership has not only shaped our school’s DEI programming but also inspired those around her to live out the values of Catholic Social Teaching and inclusivity. Through her transformation of Multicultural Week into Social Justice Week, Ms. Montez has brought meaningful, thought-provoking conversations into our community, drawing on the expertise of professionals from across the nation. Her ability to connect with both students and staff, to make them feel valued and heard, is one of her greatest strengths. Ms. Montez’s collaborations with the CLARC, Counseling, and Christian Service departments have been key in shaping some of our most impactful community days, and her role as a liaison between Jesuit High School and St. Andrew Nativity School continues to build bridges that deepen our shared commitment to service and education. 
• Sandy Satterberg Award for Excellence in Ignatian Pedagogy – Matt Schulte, Theology Teacher and Men’s Golf Coach: The Sandy Satterberg Award in Ignatian Pedagogy is intended for a teacher who strives to employ Ignatian principles in their teaching, who is committed to educating the whole student and seeking an ever-deepening awareness and practice of Ignatian education. Mr. Schulte has been a theology teacher at Jesuit for 11 years. He has served as a department chair and is currently the Men’s Golf Coach. Mr. Schulte is a role model of what it means to be an Ignatian Educator. He engages his students with both support and challenge, meeting them where they’re at while also offering thought-provoking questions that push students to wrestle with their faith and worldviews. His approach to his students embodies cura personalis, as his care and concern for his students is consistently evident.