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Underclass Awards
Congratulations to our 2023–2024 Underclass Award winners, who were honored during a ceremony on Friday, May 31.
The John Carroll School Awards
Alumni Children's Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the John Carroll Alumni Association in the mid-1980’s to honor and promote legacy and provide financial assistance to a legacy student at The John Carroll School. This longstanding scholarship is awarded annually to two Juniors, one male and one female, who exemplify what it means to be a Patriot. All applicants must have at least one parent who is a John Carroll alum.
John Carroll Parent Association Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to the students whose applications show the most participation in extracurricular activities, willingness to participate in service, support of John Carroll and family involvement at the School.
Annie McGann Cumpston Memorial Award
This scholarship was created in May 2003 by family members in memory of Annie McGann Cumpston, daughter of Tom and Megan McGann Cumpston ‘82. Annie’s loving and generous spirit inspired this scholarship and recognizes John Carroll students who embody this, too.
Madison Brookshire '24 Memorial Scholarship
The Madison Brookshire Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of student, Maddie Brookshire ’24. She loved every minute she had as a John Carroll student, approaching each day with enthusiasm for learning, sharing her warm disposition with teachers and classmates, and making new friends. A thoughtful, kind, giving and ambitious young woman, Maddie embodied what it means to be a Patriot. Maddie had big dreams with detailed plans for college and a future career as an orthodontist. To honor her memory, this scholarship is awarded to a Freshman student with his/her own plans to pursue a career in the health sciences.
Gerry Gray Memorial Scholarship
The Gerry Gray Award was established to honor the memory of former teacher and coach Gerry Gray. The scholarship is awarded to a male and female varsity student-athlete who also demonstrate academic success.
The Drew Ann & Steve Cook Foundation Scholarship for Business & Accounting
This scholarship was established to recognize a student who has excelled in Accounting and Business courses with plans to pursue a business degree. In his Senior year, Steve Cook ’79 won the Accounting Award at John Carroll. He credits the School for a solid foundation in accounting, which led to great success in college and career. The purpose of this scholarship award is to recognize and provide tuition assistance to a promising student in this field and encourage him/her to continue this course of study after graduation.
The Xavia Borys Pirozzi Photography Award
The Xavia Borys Pirozzi Photography Award was created by the Pirozzi family in memory of Xavia ‘14, a member of the National Art Honor Society and passionate photographer. The award recognizes a Junior who demonstrates an interest and excellence in creative photography.
Jim Chrismer Excellence in U.S. History Award
This award honors the work of 39-year U.S. History Teacher, Mr. James E. Chrismer. Each year, a Junior is recognized for their firm interest in and excellence in the study of U.S. History. The student will have his/her Social Studies books paid for by the Social Studies Department.
The Laura Pellegrini Award
The Laura Pellegrini Award is named in memory of former French Teacher and parent, Laura Pellegrini. The award is given to a Junior who excels in the French language and demonstrates love of the French language. A stipend is made possible through the Laura Pellegrini Memorial Fund.
The Sister Kathleen Brabson, SSJ Service Award
This award recognizes an underclassman for their commitment to educational service. The Sisters of St. Joseph were instrumental in the founding of The John Carroll School. Sister Kathleen was a Sister of St. Joseph for 53 years and worked tirelessly for excellence in Catholic education, serving as the president of Mount St. Joseph Academy, Philadelphia, and nine years on The John Carroll School Board of Trustees and Catholic Mission Committee.
The Ed Miller Memorial Scholarship
The Ed Miller Award is given to a student who displays academic achievement in Social Studies and/or World Language and express an interest in pursuing international studies as a career.
The Ronald A. Spudis Award
Ron Spudis was a member of the Class of 1968, the first graduating class of The John Carroll School. Ron enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation, was deployed to Vietnam, and killed in combat on December 11, 1971. As a result of his heroism, he was awarded the Silver Star for Valor, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Purple Heart and Vietnam Gallantry Cross. The recipient of the Ronald A. Spudis Award is given to a underclassmen who exemplifies Ron’s characteristics of loyalty, honor, integrity and selflessness.
