Benjamin Grandjean (update) Ben graduated from St. Bernard's in 2002. As a graduating senior, he was awarded the Bishop Daniel Hart Memorial Award and the Principal's Leadership Award. He was First Team All State in Hockey in 2001 and 2002. Ben has had a very successful four years at Colby College (Waterville, Maine), majoring in Studio Art. He has made the Dean's list there and maintained a 3.25 GPA while managing to play on the Varsity Hockey Team as goalie. Ben graduated in May 2007 and works in Boston Massachussetts as a Construction Management Trainee. We wish Ben so much success in all he attempts.

Felicia DePaola (update) Felicia graduated from St. Bernard's in 2002. She graduated from Providence College - cum laude - in May 2006. She majored in Philosophy while concentrating on two minors in Spanish and Theology. She was a member of Phi Sigma Tau (International Philosophy National Honor Society)and Sigma Delta Pi (National Spanish Honor Society). She is presently a student at the University of Connecticut School of Law - Juris Doctor expected in May 2009. She is on the Childcare Committee of the Women Law Student Association and a Student Representative on the Faculty Committee for Library and Research. She is also engaged to be married. We wish Felicia so much success in all she attempts.

Angela Cardinal (update) In the summer of 2004 Angela went to the University of Saint Andrew's in Scotland for four weeks where she had the opportunity to study British History, Scottish traditions. She attended St. Michael's College (Vermont) where she majored in History. During her senior year at St. Bernard's, Angela was Captain of the Fencing team and participated in both drama productions "The Secret Garden" and "The Canterbury Tales". She was chosen Class Orator. While at St. Michaels, Angela worked hard enough to graduate in just three years and finished in May 2008. In the fall of 2007, Angela studied abroad in Cork, Ireland. After graduation she is planning to continue her studies at St. Andrew's College in Scotland where she will be studying for her MA in Museum Studies. We wish Angela so much success in all she attempts.

Amanda Pietraszewski (update) After graduating from St. Bernard High School as Class Valedictorian, Amanda continued her education at New York University graduating cum laude with a B.S. degree in math/secondary education and a minor in nutrition. She graduated as a Founders Scholar and as a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in Education. She is currently a graduate student at N.Y.U. working towards a M.S. in nutrition and towards becoming a registered clinical dietician/nutritionist. She is a graduate housing assistant and private math tutor. She is also a certified teacher in the state of New York. During her January breaks of 2006 and 2007, she worked with the "Jan. Plan" of Bike-and-build for the Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans. She helped gut homes to the outside walls in 2006, while she got new structures (particularly in the Musician's Village) ready for occupancy in 2007. We wish Amanda so much success in all she attempts.

Andrew Holle (update) Andrew graduated 2nd in his class in 2004. He was selected as a National Merit Scholar and also earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Andrew attended Barrett Honors College of Arizona State University majoring in Bioengineering with a minor in Statistics, maintaining Dean's List standing in each semester. Andrew spent six weeks in a Study Abroad program visiting Italy, Greece, Croatia and Bosnia. He has been awarded a FURI grant which funds undergraduate research efforts in the Engineering Department at ASU. His research involved the "Incorporation of Specific Proteins into Collagen Gels for Enhancing Osteoblastic Cell Growth". He also worked in the Ecogenomics lab at the ASU Biodesign Institute. He was a tutor for over two years, both in the Learning Resource Center on campus and as part of the Upward Bound program. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys scuba diving and is an active member of the Biomedical Engineering Society. His current plans include post-graduate studies. We wish Andrew so much success in all he attempts.

Maria Sferrazza (update) Maria graduated from St. Bernard's in 2001 and was our first Scholarship winner in 1998-1999. She graduated from St. Joseph's College with a BA in Psychology, where she also played soccer, softball, and lacrosse. Maria was secretary of the senior class, member of the choir and a resident assistant. She was able to find time in her busy schedule to take part in some off campus volunteer opportunities as well as on campus organizations. She interned at the Saint Mary's Home in West Hartford, CT assisting in recreational activities for the elderly residents. She also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, volunteered two years at the True Colors Youth Conference at Central Connecticut State University, and served as President of the college's gay-straight alliance. She also worked in the college's Academic Advisement Center. She is presently living in Santa Clara, CA and is a member of the largest religiously affiliated volunteer program within the United States, The Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC). She committed to JVC for one year, with her service ending in August. She works for the Mental Health Advocacy Project as a Patients' Rights Advocate. She hoped to move to San Francisco in August and work within a social service agency there. We wish Maria so much success in all she attempts.