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Congratulations to our Fall 2024 Golden Lions who were recognized at our all-school Mass on December 9. This award recognizes students who exemplify Marianist charism and make positive contributions to our school community throughout the semester. Read more about the Golden Lions below.

Congratulations to our Fall 2024 Golden Lions

The CMCP Mission Integration Team has honored Golden Lions award recipients since the fall of 2015. This award recognizes students who exemplify Marianist charism and make positive contributions to our school community throughout the semester. Faculty and staff members nominate students based on the following criteria:

• Is an active and positive contributor to the classroom environment
• Shown an act of kindness to another (which was witnessed)
• Is working especially hard to achieve their personal best
• Has been a source of encouragement to others
• Has gone above-and-beyond in an area
• Has demonstrated a particular commitment to Marianist values

Congratulations to our Fall 2024 Golden Lions who were recognized at our all-school Mass on Monday, December 9:

Shellie R. ‘28

Shellie, in such a short time, has gone above and beyond to make students feel valued and seen. Her welcoming smile and inclusive demeanor make her an excellent nomination for the Golden Lions Award.

- Nominated by Mrs. Billisi ‘93

Amal K. ‘28

Amal is a phenomenal student, capable of grasping even the most difficult of concepts. She puts 100% effort into every assignment she does and is always willing to help other students understand material done in group work. She is prayerful, kind, and courteous, a shining example to her fellow freshmen students. - Nominated by Mr. Monaco

Austin H. ‘28

Even though Austin has only been at Chaminade-Madonna for a semester, he has demonstrated a full understanding of what it means to be a part of a Marianist community. He is friendly, and he works hard. He knows how to collaborate with others, and he participates in school life in a variety of ways.

- Nominated by Mrs. Wiseman

Sophia L. ‘27

Sophia strives for and achieves excellence in everything she does. She is a hard worker, humble, coachable, and generous in helping others both in class and during many extracurricular activities including soccer, drumline, choir, and theater. She is patient, kind, and welcoming to all students in a truly sincere way, graciously modeling the Marianist ideal of radical hospitality daily. Sophia is a rare type of student leader and most worthy of Golden Lion status. - Nominated by Ms. Gent

Abigail M. ‘26

Abby is a wonderfully gifted singer, performer, dancer, and director who embodies what CMCP and the Mainstage theatre program are all about. Watching her give her best during masses, productions, and in her classes has filled me with a sense of admiration knowing the hard work that she puts in to not only better herself, but to help her fellow peers. She is always willing to assist others with a patient and cheerful demeanor. Abby is certainly worthy of the Golden Lion award and I hope she knows how valuable she is to the school community. - Nominated by Mr. Buttacavoli ‘04

Lillian X. ‘26

Lily is always helpful in Ceramics, Homeroom, NAHS, and Art Club as she is always one of the first to offer to help with anything I need. She is also helpful to her peers, I have seen her selflessly help others, especially in Ceramics. In addition, she has such a love for animals. She helped rescue a stray kitten here at CMCP, nursing it back to health and helping it get adopted! - Nominated by Mrs. Gironda

Miabella L. ‘26

Miabella is not only a wonderful student, but she is truly a wonderful person. Not only is she kind, but she is extremely generous, something I witness every time she walks into my classroom. She helps any student in need whether it be for class or extracurricular activities and she is always willing to lend faculty and staff an extra hand if needed. She's extremely bright and always provides great insight in class. It has been an honor teaching her this year. - Nominated by Ms. Ibarlucea ‘11

Mariam K. ‘26

Mariam is a remarkable young lady who consistently displays behavior of high Christian values. She is gracious, respectful, dedicated, obliging, and a devoted student to a variety of activities. Mariam consistently displays a great disposition and a desire to achieve her goals in a way that helps her to excel with grace and brings joy to her family and the people around her. - Nominated by Ms. Ochoa

Jacob K. ‘26

Jacob is a recent transfer to CMCP and I can think of no other student who has been more kind, worked as hard, or gone as above and beyond as Jacob in the short time we have known him. Jacob is always willing to lend a hand in the classroom or with the after-school theatre program and TV Production. He advocates strongly for himself and others and shows genuine interest in contributing positively to all of those here in the CMCP school community. Jacob is a true asset to our school and is certainly deserving of the Golden Lions award. - Nominated by Mr. Gleichauf

Caio G. ‘26

Caio is a new student on campus and has already demonstrated a friendly and welcoming manner with his fellow students, teachers, and staff. Caio is also ready to offer a helping hand, and always with a kind and warm smile. - Nominated by Mr. Terry

Thomas F. ‘25

Thomas is a hard-working individual who always has a great attitude in and out of the classroom. He works hard at assignments, is a great communicator, and always welcomes others warmly with a smile on his face. He is always willing to help those in Precalculus without delay, setting an example of what it means to have an attitude like Jesus. - Nominated by Mr. Kriss

Micah P. ‘25

This is the third year that I have had the pleasure of knowing Micah. In those three years, I have been a part of Micah's integration into the Spanish culture through the classroom and participation in the National Spanish Honor Society. Micah has shown kindness towards others and always has a smile. Micah's energy of positivity and politeness are warm and bright like the sun! - Nominated by Ms. Cedeño-Fiorella

Koby H. ‘25

Koby is an engaged student in Spanish class. His character is calm but he is a strong producer. He participates in classes and has others participate with him, which makes it fun. He uses guidance and advice when communicating with others. In addition to that, Koby is very respectful, and polite, and has a lot of charisma. - Nominated by Ms. Gross

Briana D. 25

Briana is an exemplary student and a positive force within the school community. In my Honors French class, she consistently excels academically while fostering a collaborative and supportive classroom environment. As President of the National French Honor Society, she has gone above and beyond by volunteering her time to assist classmates with French Week projects and assignments, embodying both kindness and leadership. Her commitment to her personal best and her dedication to Marianist values make her an outstanding candidate for this recognition. - Nominated by Ms. Dobria

Upcoming Events

No Classes - Christmas Break

Monday, 12/23 - Monday, 1/6

Classes Resume

Tuesday, 1/7

Freshmen and Sophomore Leadership Training

Friday, 1/10

HOSA Guest Speaker

Monday, 1/13 | Middle Block | Belanger Hall

Science Olympiad Meeting

Tuesday, 1/14 | 1:45 PM | Room 202

NHS Meeting

Thursday, 1/16 | Period E | Belanger Hall

Diversity Club Meeting

Friday, 1/17 | 2:00 PM | Room 219

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College Placement

Congratulations to the many university and college acceptances so far for the Class of 2025! 

As the students enter the much needed holiday break, it is a good time to set aside time to search and apply for scholarships. 

• Please avoid scholarships and financial aid scams-NEVER pay for a scholarship search.
• Some companies claim they can make you eligible to get financial aid, including grants, loans, work-study programs, and other types of aid. For a processing fee, these companies say they’ll handle all the paperwork for the so-called program. What they’re really doing is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the free form that determines if you’re eligible for federal aid. Sometimes, scammers will use false information about your family’s income, assets, and benefits to qualify you for more financial aid than you would get if they told the truth. Falsifying FAFSA applications is a crime and you don't need to pay someone to fill it out. 

Legit Scholarship Searches: 

• Going Merry CMCP
• College Board Big Future Scholarship Search
• Fastweb
• Bold.org
• kaleidoscope
• Raise Me. (profiles can be updated until Dec. 1 of senior year)