Last evening, Archbishop Curley High School celebrated the Class of 2026 at the Sixty-Second Annual Baccalaureate Liturgy. As our seniors gathered in prayer and thanksgiving before commencement, several members of the class were recognized for their outstanding achievement, leadership, scholarship, faith, service, and dedication to the Curley brotherhood.
Congratulations to all the award recipients:
State of Maryland Merit Scholars
Isaac Z. Dukes, Pearce L. Esposito, Jack W. LaChapelle, Jake P. Pruitt, Dillon-Seth A. Smith, Michael K. Southard
The John Hartman Music Award
Julian L. Vega
The St. Gregory Choral Award
Elijah F. Robinson
The Michelangelo Buonarroti Art Award
Christopher A. DiJulio
The Daniel J. Popera Memorial Award for Excellence in Business
Bryce H. Neary
The E. Patrick Moloney Memorial Award for Excellence in History
Harrison J. Beyea
The Stanley J. Giermek Memorial Award for Excellence in Mathematics – Jack W. LaChapelle
The Cheryl Jose Award for Excellence in World Languages
Isaac Z. Dukes
The C. Markland Kelly Award for Excellence in Physical Education
Bailen D. J. Boutz
The Michael DeMarco Award for Excellence in Science
Cody D. Rice
The Kathleen Maskell Award for Excellence in English
Pearce L. Esposito
The Saint Maximilian Kolbe, OFM Conv. Award for Excellence in Theology-Jack H. Joseph
Excellence in Engineering Award
Jacob T. Ruth
The Father Julian Athlete of the Year Award
Bailey D. J. Boutz
The St. Bonaventure Scholars Academic Awards – Eugene Agbor-Enoh, Willem M. H. Bartomioli, John J. Comey IV, Isaac Z. Dukes, Pearce L. Esposito, Ryan M. Fox, John P. Giordano, Jacob I. Goldsmith, Sean E. Guilfoyle, Max Harry, Jacob W. Kapraun, Jack W. LaChapelle, Joseph M. Liberto, Jake P. Pruitt, Cody D. Rice, Jacob T. Ruth, Griffin J. Shanahan, Dillon-Seth A. Smith, Matthew J. Stitz, Michael K. Southard, William A. Ward, Luke T. Wehr
The Archbishop Keough Award The 3rd Highest Average for Senior Year-Dillon-Seth A. Smith
The Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Award The 2nd Highest Average for Senior Year-Matthew J. Stitz
The Archbishop Curley Award The Highest Average for Senior Year-Isaac Z. Dukes, Pearce L. Esposito, Jack W. LaChapelle
Congratulations to the entire Class of 2026. May God continue to guide you as you prepare to graduate and begin the next chapter of your journey.
