2022-23 Distinctive Scholars announced April 3, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Archdiocese of Baltimore honored the academic excellence of three seniors from each of the 18 Catholic high schools within the Archdiocese of Baltimore during the 31st annual Distinctive Scholars Convocation, held March 30 at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn. In a message to the Distinctive Scholars, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Donna Hargens said the scholars had nurtured their “God-given gifts in service to the mission of Jesus Christ.” “You have demonstrated an integration of your faith, learning, commitment to growth and passion for helping others,” Hargens said. “You have grown as an individual, and have contributed to the growth of your entire school community.” Hargens added that the scholars have “embraced service as an opportunity to share your love of God with others and to apply your faith in your work and in your relationships.” Joseph Hayburn, a senior at St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis who broke Michael Phelps’ decades old 100-meter backstroke record for the Loyola University of Maryland swimming pool, was named a Distinctive Scholar by the Archdiocese of Baltimore. (Kevin J. Parks/CR Staff) This year honorees are: Archbishop Curley High School, Baltimore: Joseph Baranoski, Michael Cox, Charles Haffer Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn: Lucy Collins, Chloe Luna, Mia Scabis Bishop Walsh School, Cumberland: Ava DiNola, Charles Mathews, Lily Stasko Calvert Hall College High School, Towson: Luke Dragonette, John Geldmacher, Joseph Linthicum Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Fells Point: Miya Jones, Johnathan Kane, Serenity Moseley-Few Loyola Blakefield, Towson: Mitchell Adkins, Charlie Alessi, Joseph Balto Maryvale Preparatory School, Lutherville: Chloe Grace, Caitlin Elizabeth Lynch, Samantha Marie Suehle Mercy High School, Baltimore: Penelope Atchison, Courtney Dickens, Talia Maria Mount de Sales Academy, Catonsville: Abigail Danner, Kathleen Gilliam, Sydney McGee Mount St. Joseph High School, Irvington: Jonathan Moses, Harold Rathbun, Braeden Smith Notre Dame Preparatory School, Towson: Grace Brehm, Samantha Farley, Madison Villarba Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Essex: Eva Alkins, Brenda Ayala, Kaylee Wisniewski St. John’s Catholic Prep, Buckeystown: David Chandler, Jordan David Giandrea, Julia Ann Workman St. Frances Academy, Baltimore: Kyree’ Benton, Taylor Fleming, Keyon Williams St. Maria Goretti High School, Hagerstown: Maxwell Adu, Minal Khokhar, John Richards St. Mary’s High School, Annapolis: Joseph Hayburn, Julia Murray, Kyra Obert The Catholic High School of Baltimore: Stella Colantuno, Jillian Seay, Tracy Anne Tan The John Carroll School, Bel Air: Olivia Chesla, Ava Freeland, Ryan Skandalis Read More Local News 5 Things to Know About the 2026 BCL Tournament Myrtle Stanley, former director of what is now archdiocesan Missions Office, dies at 96 Radio Interview: Holier matrimony ‘High-adventure faith’ at retreat center in Emmitsburg Archbishop Lori cancels Rite of Election liturgies in anticipation of winter storm Lt. Gov. Miller, college leaders seek student feedback on AI at St. Frances Academy forum Copyright © 2023 Catholic Review Media Print
