Thelma Johnson Award
Mrs. Johnson
Thelma Johnson’s life was truly an example of selfless devotion to her St. Ambrose parish family for many years. Her wisdom, wit, and warmth were always a most welcome gift to all who were honored to have their lives touched by hers. Thelma served her St. Ambrose parish and school in many ways. Over the years, Thelma was an outstanding member of a wide variety of St. Ambrose service groups. Whether it was crocheting layettes for newborns, making Christmas stockings for kindergarteners, driving fellow parishioners to appointments, or reading to St. Ambrose students in both our library and our kindergarten, she always managed to be wherever there was a need to be met. Thelma gave herself to her St. Ambrose community completely and selflessly, with a spirit of constant, consistent joy and humility. She demonstrated the virtue of kindness in its purest form.
This award is given each year to a school volunteer who exemplifies Mrs. Johnson’s spirit, that of quiet, consistent service, given in the spirit of selfless humility, to the St. Ambrose Community.
Recipients
2006-07 Mr. Ray Venero
2007-08 Mrs. Debbie Caffi
2008-09 Mrs. Kathy d’Alelio
2009-2010 Mrs. Trish Konczal
2010-2011 Mrs. Jayne Eckert
The Harold Devine Award
Harold Devine was a St. Ambrose parishioner for many years. He fought in World War II and Korea, and had retired after a long civilian career. When the school opened in 1995, he became a frequent visitor. He would ask the principal, the teachers, and the staff, “What do you need?” Whatever it was – dictionaries, calculators, office or classroom supplies, projectors — he would make a list and return, usually the same day, with the needed items. His love for the school and especially the students was evident. The Devine Service Award was named for him because of his spirit of service and generous giving to the community.
Recipients
2010-2011 Mr. Geoff D’Alelio
Principal’s Award for Innovation.
Presented to individuals who have introduced new ideas that bring life and growth to our St. Ambrose community. With our designation as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, we are challenged to aim high and reach for the stars. We have so many goals and dreams, that we have to work smarter – we can’t work any harder!
Recipients
2010-2011 Dr. Martha Hurley
Distinguished Teacher of the Year
2010-2011 Mrs. Patricia Kiernan