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MC Celebrates 2026 Underclass Award Recipients

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MC Celebrates 2026 Underclass Award Recipients
Each spring, Malden Catholic celebrates student achievement through the Underclass Awards Ceremony and Junior Book Awards. Students are recognized for excellence in academics, leadership, service, character, and cocurricular involvement across academics, arts, athletics, STEM, and service-based programs, including national academic honors and induction into the Brother Plunket Doherty, C.F.X. Chapter of the National STEM Honor Society. Together, these recognitions highlight the dedication and talent of students who continue to strengthen the Malden Catholic community. View photos from the ceremony here.

 

2026 Underclass Awards & Honors Recipients

Art Club

Art Club Award

  • Jordan Demetrio
  • Caitlyn Hurley

Model United Nations

7/8 Ambassador Award

  • J.O. Lima

Outstanding Delegate Award

  • Marco Sirignano
  • Boden Drysdale-Langone

CAPE (Covenant of All People of Every Kind)

Leadership Award

  • Petra (Devyn) Di Marco Davila

Biology Club

Inaugural Curiosity Catalyst Award

  • Zwae Pyae
  • Botao Mo

Black Student Union

Leadership Award

  • Hans Saint-Amand
  • Zion Egbe
  • Hazel Nansamba
  • Angie Jacques
  • Edline Enyao

Dedication Award

  • Jahlaina Dormevil

Mock Trial

Outstanding Witness Award

  • Astro Dean
  • Cece Farraher

Outstanding Attorney Award

  • Katherine Abourjaili
  • Bruno Schools

Coaches' Award

  • John Van Campen
  • Dakota Ware

Morgan's Message

Taking a Shot at Mental Health Recognition

  • Zoe Gowrie
  • Sidney Caron
  • Ella Panacopoulos

MC Book Club

Initiator Award

  • Raychel Fonstein
  • Isabella King

Math Team

Outstanding Student Award

  • Katherine Lock Zanzotto

Admissions Ambassadors

Unsung Hero Award

  • Alessandro Carissimi
  • Daniel Bossenelle

Dedication Award

  • Sarah Darius
  • Alicia Yanez Mira
  • Cian Morse
  • Quinn Martin

50 Crystal Street Ambassador Award

  • Stella Scarpello
  • Teagan Ahern
  • Boden Drysdale-Langone
  • Traigh Moody

Cummings 7/8 STEM Program

Excellence in Robotics

  • Kevin Xu

Excellence in Engineering

  • Willian Kehoe

Excellence in Biology

  • Madison Hillios

Excellence in Chemistry

  • Karis Hennessey

Anime Club

MVP Award

  • Nicholas Liang

Model Bridge Competition

Aesthetics and Overall Design Award

  • Bao Gia Isaac Luu

Latino Student Association

Leadership Award

  • Katherine Abourjaili
  • Elena Stamoulos
  • Rafael Valencia

Golden Blues A Cappella

Pitch Perfect Award

  • Fiona Ryan
  • Sofia Ribon

Golden Pitch Award

  • Violet Lonergan

Music Seminar

Artist Development Award

  • Runjian Rogan Li

Partnership in Performance Award

  • Botao Raphael Mo

Drama Club

Rising Star Award

  • Violet Lonergan

Dance Company

Bright Star Award

  • Rowan Mustone

Outstanding Commitment Award

  • Shannon Hounsell
  • Emily Iantosca
  • Kaylin Lagasse
  • Mya Arwine

Student Council

Rising Star Award

  • Annabella Obongono
  • Zoe Gowrie

Leadership Award

  • Anna White
  • Abby DeVita
  • Cian Morse

National Language Exams

National Spanish Exam Gold Medalists

Level 1

  • Dakota Ware
  • Jazmine Miller
  • Carlguito Laude

Level 2

  • Sophia Pena
  • Keillen Munoz Yepez
  • Harleindie Jolimer

Level 3

  • Emmanuel Zapata
  • Veer Garad

National Spanish Exam Perfect Scores

  • Jazmine Miller (Level 1)
  • Veer Garad (Level 3)

National Latin Exam Gold Medalist

  • Anthony Schofield 

Honor Society Recognition

Brother Plunket Doherty, C.F.X. Chapter of the National STEM Honor Society

2026 Inductees

  • Bruno Schools
  • Giuliannah Dormevil
  • Jordan Chan
  • Katherine Lock Zanzotto
  • Mya Arwine
  • Nathanael Handy
  • Olivia Almeida
  • Zwae Pyae

Junior Book Awards – Class of 2027

  • Endicott College Book Award – James Donovan
  • Bausch and Lomb Science Award (University of Rochester) – Daniil Orbits
  • Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award (University of Rochester) – Archit Pradhan
  • Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology (University of Rochester) – Janeale Suello Smith
  • George Eastman Young Leaders Award (University of Rochester) – Anna White
  • Brandeis University Book Award – Alyson Lee
  • Marist College Book Award – Nicolas Sapienza, Olivia Almeida
  • Clarkson University Achievement Award – Claudia Jules
  • Clarkson University Leadership Award – Dhruv Vasishta
  • University of Saint Joseph Book Award – Grace Lonergan
  • Dartmouth College Book Award – Daniel Ford, Charlotte Moakley
  • Yale University Book Award – Zwae Pyae
  • Elmira College Key Award – Liam McGaffigan, Emily Yu
  • Merrimack College Book Award – Quinn Martin, Sofia Ribon
  • Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Award – Katelyn Mangan
  • Lasell University Book Award – Trevi Balandan
  • Suffolk University Book Award – Raychel Fonstein
  • Harvard University Book Award – Veer Garad, Sophia Wan
  • High Point University Award – Daniel McCobb, Alyvia New
  • Le Moyne College Book Award – Rogan Li, Shannon Hounsell
  • University of Notre Dame Book Award – Jordan Demetrio, Callie Kruse
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal – Olivia Wan
  • Saint Anselm College Book Award – Alberto Russo, Cara Keane
  • Saint Michael’s College Award – Chris Kifle Fantal, Arianna Cieri
  • St. Thomas University Award – Julian Cooper
  • Springfield College Book Award – Aidan Ho
  • University of New Hampshire Book Award – Ayden Nguyen Nguyen, Charlotte Crain
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute STEM Leadership Award – Catherine Tsiantoulas
  • Stonehill College Book Award – Jason Harr

National Merit Scholarship Program Recognition

The following students have been recognized as meeting the requirements for the National Merit Scholarship Program and rank among the top 50,000 scorers nationwide:

  • Daniel Ford
  • Veer Garad
  • Rogan Li
  • Zwae Pyae