Convocation

The Honor Roll Medal is presented to Seniors who have been on the Honor Roll or Academic Dean’s List every quarter at Father Ryan.

This is our 15th year recognizing those students who have scored 30 or higher on their ACT composite or a 1360 or higher on their combined Evidence Based Reading and Writing and Math sections of the SAT having met the criteria by April 1, 2025.

Students are recognized for their academic achievement of perfect ACT and SAT scores.
 

The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes seniors who have demonstrated proficiency in English and another language at the intermediate-mid level or above through a combination of standardized assessments and coursework. 

Each year, the National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes students for their performance on the PSAT.

The Father Black Award for Excellence is given to the Freshman student who best exemplifies Catholic Scholarship and Christian Leadership. This award is voted on by the faculty and staff.

Award Winner: Isabella Baltz '28

Next Level Irish are student-athletes who will continue their athletic pursuits in college.

Msgr. James Hitchcock ‘39 was a teacher and past principal of Father Ryan. During his tenure, he asked for honor, discipline and excellence from all. Most of all, he stressed sportsmanship and academic excellence. This award is given annually to the Irish swim team member who exemplifies the true meaning of these ideals.

Award Winner: Lucy Trailov '25

Named for Mr. Ray, an outstanding football player for Vanderbilt and the Green Bay Packers, a coach for the Commodores and a Father Ryan parent, the award was created by the Ray family to be presented to the Senior football player with the highest grade point average.

Award Winner: Finn Saivar '25

Named for long-time Father Ryan registrar, Alice Gentry, the award recognizes a member of the Girls Basketball Team for her leadership and contributions to the team, and who serves as a role model for others.

Award Winner: Abby Larkin '25

Presented to a member of the Volleyball Team for contributions to the team, for scholarship and for leadership.  It is named for the founding volleyball coach, Jinx Cockerham, who led the Irish to five State Titles.

Award Winner: Kennedy Cockerham '25

Named for our school’s legendary coach, this award recognizes a member of the Boys Basketball Team for his leadership and contributions to the team, and who serves as a role model for others.

Award Winner: Charlie Grimes '25

The Grit Award goes to a wrestling team member who has successfully overcome adversity. Their grit is inspirational and comes from passion, perseverance, and a never quit attitude. 

Award Winner: Chancery Deane '25

Named for Fr. Fleming, teacher, principal, and long-time priest at Father Ryan, the award is the highest honor a student-athlete can receive. It is presented to one male and one female student and recognizes outstanding individuals whose lives off the field, court, or mat are models for others to follow, and who are true reflections of the Tradition of Faith, Knowledge, and Service.

Male Award Winner: Michael Larkin '25

Female Award Winner: Abby Larkin '25