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St. Thomas Alumni Newsletter Summer 2006
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Young Alumnae Turn Academic Double Play |
Meghan Spath and Becky Schubmehl have wasted little
time joining the ranks of distinguished alumni of St.
Thomas the Apostle School. At 18 and 17, they already
accomplished a milestone achievement last month when
they were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the
Bishop Maginn High School Class of 2006.
Classmates since kindergarten the two young women had
one final bonding moment as Catholic school students
by taking Maginn's top two academic honors at
commencement.
"They both are delightful young ladies, with
outstanding personalities," said Joseph Grasso,
Maginn principal. "They are quiet, yet confident in
themselves and they show outstanding leadership, both
in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities."
Meghan, the valedictorian, said her St. Thomas
experience prepared her well for success in high
school, particularly the school's strong emphasis on
English and grammar which, she said, "can help you in
every subject."
She also cited St. Thomas' "close-knit family
structure" as a key to her success.
Becky agreed. "The teachers were the key part of it,"
she said of St. Thomas. "No matter what the problem
was, they were willing to help you."
Both Meghan and Becky made the National Honor
Society, and both acted in the Maginn Drama Club's
production of Grease. In addition, Meghan
played tennis and track and Becky was in the Service
Club.
The two Delmar residents and St. Thomas parishioners
are ready now for the next step - college. Meghan
will attend the College of St. Rose and Becky is off
to the University of Rochester. Neither is sure of a
major yet but Mr. Grasso is confident that their
futures are bright, whichever path they choose.
"Each of them is the epitome of what we look for in a
Catholic high school student," he said. "They lead by
quiet example."
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