2023 Outstanding Graduates
This annual initiative features one graduate, through a nomination process, from each of our nine Catholic high schools. These graduates have made exceptional contributions in their chosen path and epitomize what it means to be a Catholic graduate from SMCDSB.
Here are the recipients from 2023:
2023 Outstanding Graduates
Shayne Casey-Shaw
2023 Outstanding Graduate - Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
Yoga, Pilates, and movement expertise - these three things make Vancouver-based physiotherapist and Our Lady of the Bay graduate Shayne’s road to recovery unique, long-lasting, and beneficial for her clients.
Bryce Fletch
2023 Outstanding Graduate - St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
An actor, poet, singer, and artist are just a few of the words that could be used to describe St. Peter’s graduate Bryce, as he makes his mark on the provincial art scene, and beyond.
Alexandria Hamelin
2023 Outstanding Graduate - St. Theresa's Catholic High School
Passionate about food security, healthy options, and client dignity, St. Theresa’s graduate Alexandria founded the Georgian Bay Food Network, a community meeting-place that provides food options for approximately 900 local families.
Bryan Howcroft
2023 Outstanding Graduate - St. Joseph's Catholic High School
St. Joe’s graduate Bryan is an accomplished executive and a persuasive and tenacious leader, who has always believed that you should treat people as you would like to be treated.
Maddie Lyndon
2023 Outstanding Graduate - St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School
As the owner of the Muskoka Yoga Festival and Muskoka Mermaid Painting, Bracebridge resident and St. Dominic graduate Maddie feels blessed to have a happy and productive life in a town she has always loved.
Patrick Maher
2023 Outstanding Graduate - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
In 2018, St. Thomas Aquinas graduate Pat incorporated his own steel fabricating company, and now employs more than 25 people, with a goal of growth and expansion in the near future.
John McMorran
2023 Outstanding Graduate - Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
Athlete turned published author, Patrick Fogarty graduate John has learned that life’s pathway is filled with twists, turns, injury, and upset, but through perseverance and the grace of God, it can be full and rewarding.
Greg Pierzchala
2023 Outstanding Graduate - St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
A hero, an inspiration, and a life taken tragically and far too soon, St. Joan of Arc graduate Grzegorz Pierzchala, exemplified our Catholic values and chose a career path of service to others.
Dawson Viveiros
2023 Outstanding Graduate - Holy Trinity Catholic High School
A successful music career combined with being a mentor, volunteer, and coach of a sport that he loves, St. Pete’s graduate Dawson is committed to leaving his part of the world better than he found it.