St. Angela Merici Award

In 1535, St. Angela
Merici founded the Ursuline Order, the first religious order in the Church to
undertake the personal formation of young women. Angela believed that educated
women held the key to a strong family, a sound Church, and a stable society.
She had the courage to lead and transform her world. This award, the highest
honor given to a student in the graduating class of 2008, is given to a student
who, like Angela Merici, exemplifies the qualities of confident leadership, a
sense of compassion for others, a strong faith, and the ability to make positive
change in her world.