VASJ Class of 2025 honored during commencement ceremony

Family, friends, faculty and staff, and VASJ administration joined together at Ss. Robert and William Parish the evening of May 19 to celebrate the VASJ Class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony. 

One hundred and three students were part of this year’s graduating class. Fifty-one percent of the class reported receiving merit-based college scholarships and grants, totaling over $15 million. Several students are also pursuing a trade, joining the military, or entering the workforce. 

A special congratulations to this year’s valedictorian, Josephine Radachy, and salutatorian, Allison Hockenberry. 

VASJ Religion teacher Bill Raddell '68 welcomed guests and delivered an invocation before introducing this year's senior speakers. Speakers included Alanah Bissell, Kevin Davis and Josephine Radachy.

Before the awarding of diplomas, members of the senior class received a number of awards to recognize their academic and personal achievements during their four years at VASJ. After a brief farewell from VASJ President Tom Carone, Radddell blessed the Class of 2025, and they then proudly sang our school's alma mater as they were officially welcomed into the Viking alumni family. 

Congratulations to the VASJ Class of 2025! Best of luck as you begin this next chapter of your lives. 

National Federation of High School Associations Award of Excellence
Melanie Harris and Brian Kortovich

OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award
Josephine Radachy and Josef Dautovic

OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
Kahlan Kilburn and Dedrick Davis

Outstanding Achievement in English
Josephine Radachy

Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics
Josephine Radachy

Outstanding Achievement in Science
Josephine Radachy

Outstanding Achievement in Religion
Josephine Radachy

Outstanding Achievement in Social Studies
Josef Dautovic

Outstanding Achievement in World Languages
Christian Chase

Outstanding Achievement in Art
Brayson Tilk

First Honors Student (Each Quarter for Four Years)
Christian Chase

Josef Dautovic

Kevin Davis

Leah Davis

Max Gembus

Jesse Hill

Allison Hockenberry

Jonasia Kidd

Larisa Kikic

Paul Kilroy

Laya Milner

Josephine Radachy

Jaylin Reid

Christianna Wilson

Ohio Governor’s Merit Scholarship
Jesse Hill

Jonasia Kidd

Josef Dautovic

Allison Hockenberry

Laya Milner

Josephine Radachy

President’s Education Awards Program for Outstanding Academic Excellence
Josef Dautovic

La Mya Frazier

Josephine Radachy

Jared Plesec Award
Antonio Brown

LaMya Frazier

Allison Hockenberry

Alexzandra Lang

Leia Seals

Shane Waganek

Ja’Nya Willis

Christianna Wilson

Blake Zeigler

Beyond Borders Award
Mi’Chylah Chavers

Timothy Robertson Award
Daelon Brandon

Phi Beta Kappa
Josephine Radachy

Salutatorian
Allison Hockenberry

Valedictorian
Josephine Radachy

St. Angela Award
Maya Williams

Blessed William Joseph Chaminade Award
Max Gembus