Catholic Schools Week Celebration
Rochester Catholic Schools and Lourdes Foundation honored several alumni, volunteers and community members at the annual RCS Catholic Schools Week Celebration event attended by more than 125 people on February 1 at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Rochester.
RCS is blessed with many amazing people who are making a positive and lasting impact on its schools and students, including the following couples and individuals who were recognized this year: Andrew and Shana Davick, DeLane and Beth Morris, Robert ‘71 and Mary Jo Strauss, Mike Kesler ‘91, and Bernie Nigon ‘67.
Click below to see videos about how these people are making a difference!
LFI Alumnus Award
Mike Kesler ('91)
This award recognizes an individual who has outstanding personal accomplishment and dedication to Lourdes High School and Lourdes Foundation.
LFI President's Award
Bob ('71) & Mary Jo Strauss
This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies leadership and dedication to Lourdes Foundation.
LFI Woodruff Award
Bernie Nigon ('67)
This award recognizes those who have made substantial donations and volunteer commitments to Lourdes High School and Lourdes Foundation for a number of years.
RCS Everyday Hero Award
DeLane & Beth Morris
The Everyday Hero Award is presented to an individual(s) who through their talents, skills and long-term commitment, is an inspiration to volunteers in the RCS community!
RCS Make A Difference Award
Andrew & Shana Davick
The Make A Difference Award is given to an individual(s) who through gifts of time, talent, and/or treasure, made a key difference to the continued success of Rochester Catholic Schools.
Past recipients
2017-2018
RCS Everyday Hero Award
Jean Caples
The Everyday Hero Award is presented to an individual(s) who through their talents, skills and long-term commitment, is an inspiration to volunteers in the RCS community!
RCS Make A Difference Award
Mike ('64) & Marilyn Sheehan
The Make A Difference Award is given to an individual(s) who through gifts of time, talent, and/or treasure, made a key difference to the continued success of Rochester Catholic Schools.
LFI Woodruff Award
John Lawson
This award recognizes those who have made substantial donations and volunteer commitments to Lourdes High School and Lourdes Foundation for a number of years.
LFI Alumnus Award
Brian Leary ('85)
This award recognizes an individual who has outstanding personal accomplishment and dedication to Lourdes High School and Lourdes Foundation.
LFI President's Award
Stan Bargfrede
This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies leadership and dedication to Lourdes Foundation.