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Four top scholars achieved a perfect 100% average in six Grade 12 classes
BY PAUL JUNOR
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is one of the largest school boards in the Greater Toronto Area. It offers a wide range of programs and services to about 53,000 students in 101 schools throughout York Region.
In a press release it released the names of the top scholars from each of its secondary schools. These students achieved an incredible final average of 100% average in their courses.
Domenic Scuglia, Director of Education states in the press release,
“Congratulations to our Top Scholars on achieving one of the biggest accomplishments of their lives. This is an outstanding academic achievement, and we send you hearty congratulations and wish you all the best on your next journey.
The success of all our Top Scholars is also due in part to their: parents, families, friends, teachers, education workers, administrators, student services personnel, Catholic Education Centre staff, and trustees who have supported and encouraged them throughout their time with York Catholic. Congratulations to all of our Top Scholars and Grade 12 graduates!”
The names of the top scholars are shown below, along with the schools attended and their post-secondary destinations:
1.Giuseppe Carito – graduated from St.Jean de Brebeuf C.H.S plans to study Life Sciences at the University of Toronto, and pursue a career in the health-care field
- Rachel Gaspar – graduated from St. Jean de Brebeuf C.H.S plans to pursue an Honours Bachelor of Science with a double major in Mathematics, Law and Society at York University, and attend Osgoode Law School after her finishing her undergraduate
- Maya Paladino -graduated from Father Bressani plans to study Engineering Science at the University of Toronto.
- Sarvnaz Ale Mohammad -graduated from St. Robert Catholic High School plans to study Engineering Science at the University of Toronto.
“The pandemic has reinforced the integral role that healthcare professionals have in our society. I can attribute my success to my incredible high school teachers, who worked tirelessly to provide us with the best education possible. I also credit my accomplishments to my parents, who have instilled in me the importance of hard work.”
One of the students, Rachel Gasper was highlighted in the article,
“Whether advocating for clients, defending human rights, promoting justice and equality, or holding corporations accountable, a career in law will provide her with the opportunity to help individuals, groups, or organizations with their legal issues, and to further the public good. In doing so, she hopes to dedicate herself to understanding the law and helping apply the law to better enhance the lives of others.”
The YCDSB is really proud of these top scholars and all graduating students who will go on to do wonderful things in the future. Their high academic excellence shows that they are destined to excel and thrive.