Cum Laude Induction

On Wednesday, we welcomed 31 seniors and one faculty member to the Cum Laude Society. These students rank in the top fifth of the senior class and demonstrate the Society's tenets of areté (excellence), diké (justice) and timé (honor).

 

Congratulations to Ralph Asher '26, Charissa Baleskie '26, Alex Batchik '26, Allee Bell '26, Trevor Bilant '26, Justin Chen '26, Brendan Christensen '26, JJ Cistone '26, Emily Currid '26, Esther Dai '26, Valentina DiCenso '26, Isabella DiGeronimo '26, Stacy Duravinka '26, Ava Hirsch '26, Holly Hunter '26, Steven Ingram '26, Adam Kocian '26, Kylie Lavalley '26, Nathan Lindley '26, Evan Mansour '26, Ashley Orlando '26, Ryan Panzica, Ricky Piunno '26, Eva Savelli '26, Gabriel Souto '26, Ethan Stein '26, Chloe Stevens '26, Conor Tietjen '26, Piper Wick '26, Tinsley Zhang '26 and Ellie Zorska '26.

 

Additionally, Dr. Edward Turk was recognized as the faculty inductee. He was selected for embodying intellectual curiosity, disciplined scholarship and a lifelong commitment to learning — qualities that reflect every aspect of the ideals of the Cum Laude Society. Read Mrs. Kenny’s introduction of Dr. Turk from the ceremony, which highlights his many accomplishments.

 

After receiving their Cum Laude Society pins and certificates, students were inspired by Charbel Najm '16, a real estate attorney with Schneider Bell who earned his undergraduate degree from John Carroll University and his law degree at Case Western Reserve University.