Scholarships
The St. Mary’s College (SMC) Alumni Association sponsors the following awards to recognize students who will be entering their first year post secondary education.
- The “Carmen Provenzano Leadership” Award(s)
- The “SMC Alumni” Award(s) founded by Rudy Duschek
- The “SMC Alumni” Award(s) in Honour of Michael Plastino CPA, CA, Licensed Public Accountant
- The “SMC Alumni” Award(s) in Honour of Wishart Law Firm
- The “Basilian” Award(s) in Honour of the Basilian Fathers
AWARDS
- The “Harvey Barsanti Scholarship” Award(s)
- The “Carmen Provenzano Leadership” Award(s)
- The “Rudy Duschek Scholarship” Award(s) founded by Rudy Duschek
- The “SMC Alumni” Award(s)
- The “Basilian” Award(s) in Honour of the Basilian Fathers
The “Harvey Barsanti Scholarship” Award
The Harvey Barsanti Scholarship Award recognizes a student(s) who exhibit the characteristics of the ideal St. Mary’s College student and exhibits the values of Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge ...
The award will honour Harvey for his longevity and incredible number of years of service at St. Mary’s College. Through 5 years as a student, 33 years as an educator and 17 years working with the St. Mary’s College Alumni Association (SMCAA) on associated events with the main goal of
supporting our students and our school.
As SMC’s most senior and respected Alumnus, Harvey’s dedication, leadership & positive impact with the staff and students at SMC is unmatchable.
1. He was a student in the first class at St. Mary’s College (1956-1961)
2. He was the first Treasurer on the first Students council
3. He was the first Athlete of the Year in 1960
4. He was the first lay Vice-Principal and first lay Principal to be hired at SMC by the Basilian Fathers
5. He was one of the first members on the Board of Directors of the St. Mary’s College Alumni Association (SMCAA)
Ashlyn Noble
2023
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Gracee Zagordo
Michael Berlingieri
2022
The “CARMEN PROVENZANO LEADERSHIP” Award(s)
Our dear friend Carmen Provenzano cherished his memories of the Basilian Fathers and his five years as a student at St. Mary’s College. The SMC Alumni Association is pleased to offer these scholarships in his name.
Carmen was a part of many firsts at St. Mary’s. As a student, he was a member of the initial class at the College in 1956 and became our first Students’ Council President. He shared the quarterback position on our first Knight’s football squad with Harvey Barsanti and the late Roger Dezordo and played on the first Senior Knight’s basketball team.
After graduating from Law School, Carmen returned home to start his practice here and became the first President of the St. Mary’s College Alumni Association where he was instrumental in organizing two Cottage Lottery Fundraisers that provide capital for the bursaries that we are proud to offer in his name.
Carmen’s many accomplishments for the Sault Ste. Marie area and Canada are well known. He loved his community and its people and served selflessly to help them. In turn, the people have responded by naming a street “Carmen’s Way” in his honour.
We at St. Mary’s know of his love for his Alma Mater and the priests who helped form him. We return that love by offering this aid to our future generations in the name of one of St. Mary’s most beloved sons.
Marcus Palumbo
2023
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Adam Morganstern
2022
Kylie Esposito
2021
Sophie Thomson
2020
Jordan Barone
Julia Niro
2019
Tianna Bressan
Jenna Nanne
2018
Morgan Waldanski
2017
Adriana Bressan
2016
Marina Cuglieta
2015
Lilianna Bressan
2014
Mikaela Chorney
2013
Lucas Turpin (SMC)
2012
Christopher Rugo (SMC)
2011
Nathan Shami (SMC)
2010
Mitchell Currier (SMC)
2009
Stephanie Kwolek (SBSS)
Conor Michael Doan (SMC)
Lacey Caputo (SBSS)
2008
Shana Brown (SMC)
2007
Dion Marson (SBSS)
Lisa Perri (SMC)
2006
THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED THROUGH THE ST. MARY’S COLLEGE ALUMNI FOUNDATION BY RUDY DUSCHEK, CLASS OF
1978.
Rudy Duschek CPA, CA, the benefactor of this scholarship, is an alumnus of St.
Mary’s College (class of 1978). Rudy believes that his accomplishments and
desire for continuous learning result directly from the values and attitudes instilled by his teachers at St. Mary’s and elsewhere. Rudy has been fortunate enough to have mentors that have challenged him and truly advocated the principles of Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge.
After graduating from St. Mary’s, Rudy completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Windsor in 1982. Since then, through a commitment to
life-long learning, Rudy has been fortunate to earn several professional designations.
The SMC Alumni Award will be awarded to a graduating student who has exhibited scholastic success and contributed to the school and community at large and who wishes to pursue a trade following graduation from SMC. The graduating student must have been accepted for a community college or apprenticeship program commencing in the next term following graduation from St. Mary’s College. Candidates must complete the Alumni award application form, including providing appropriate acceptance letters and transcripts, and must meet other criteria to be considered for this award.
Emily Perhonen
2023
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Ailee Iacoe
2022
Sierra Salomon
2021
Madeline Dick
2020
Mara Lehtinen
2019
No Selection
2018
Daniel Martella
2017
Quinn Bifano
2016
Martina Moore
2015
No Section
2014
Madison Bifano (SMC)
2013
Jaclyn Amadio (SMC)
2012
Matthew Sicoly (SMC)
2011
Melanie Thorburn (SMC)
2010
Michael Paluzzi (SMC)
2009
Melissa Thibeault (SMC)
2008
Karlie Mazzer (SBSS)
Kathleen Thorburn (SMC)
2007
Lara Stilin (SBSS)
2006
The “SMC Alumni” Award
- Wishart Law
All aspects of school life are so important to the development of young men and
women. This award will be presented to a deserving student who has demonstrated true school spirit, dedication and commitment to their school and fellow classmates.
This award can be named in honour of an alumni and/or sponsor who has gone
over and above in support the SMC Alumni Association.
Abigail Guzzo
Jenna Viotto
Maggie Moulton
2023
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Noah DeLorenzi
2022
Mercedes Mazzuca
Tianna Legacy
2021
Logan Coccimiglio
Simone Thibodeau
Emma Stroyan
2020
Alexa Beith
Sophia Martella
Jessica Yanni
Dorian Korab
Dale Armstrong
2019
Jessica Howe
Julia Howe
Annina Trecroce
Emma Hendrie
2018
Emily-Marie Albanese
Lucas Stefano
2017
Olivia Chilelli
Matthew Battisti
2016
Samantha-Jo Guiliani (SBSS)
Brooke Braido (SMC)
2015
Maria Chilelli
Camille Ciccone-Desumma
Mitchell Mazzuca
Kellan Korab
2014
Adriano Rosa (SMC)
Anastasia Zagordo (SBSS)
Celeste Lavalle (SBSS)
Nikki Palarchio (SMC)
Natalie Frolick (SMC)
Olivia Pastore (SMC)
2013
AdamDevon (SMC)
Alix Babic (SMC)
Kristen Henderson (SBSS)
Michelle Fabbro (SMC)
2012
Brianna Niro
Danielle Trecroce
Erin Young
Amanda Adams
2011
Tasha Valente
Justin Amadio
2010
Anastasia Greve (SMC)
2009
Natalie Wanat (SMC)
2008
Jacklyn Wanat (SMC)
Kelly Dovigi (SMC)
Nicholas DiDonato (SBSS)
2007
Abby DiDonato (SBSS)
2006
The “Basilian” Award(s) in Honour of Basilian Fathers
When the Basilian Fathers first opened the doors to St. Mary's College in 1956, they brought with them a tradition that was already 200 years old. From their founding in France in 1757, the Congregation of the Priests of St. Basil has grown worldwide and today has schools and parishes in Canada, the United States, France, Mexico and Columbia. All of the schools that they have founded share a common motto with St. Mary's - "Teach me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge".
Fifty years after they began our traditions at SMC, the Basilians have left behind a legacy of commitment to our Gospel Values and Excellence in education. Like any growing, vibrant and organic entity, what began with Father Matt Mulcahy and Father Pat Lalonde in the last century continues to develop today at St. Mary's and will continue throughout the new millennium.
When they left St. Mary's, the Basilian Priests left behind their footprint of teaching young people about Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge. We remember the words of our iconic Priest, Teacher and Coach, Father Brian Higgins. "There is no better place to be than in a school, in a city on a river that are all named after the Blessed Virgin Mary."
And so it is only right that this award honour the commitment and sacrifice of all
of those wonderful men who heard God's call to come to our city to share the charism of the Congregation of the Priests of St. Basil.
Our generation has embraced this Gift of the Spirit given to us by them and we
will continue into the future generations to follow the path that they have shown
us.
We thank God for their vision and leadership.
The Basilian Fathers lived the lessons of Matthew’s Gospel (5:3). The criteria
for this award will emphasize a history of “Faith in Action and/or Good Deeds”, rather than strictly
academic achievement during the applicant’s secondary school year.
Meghan Parrella-Ilaria
Lauren Pezzutto
2023
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Lorenzo Bressan
2022
Maggie Medaglia
Ella Valente
2021
Aiden Rollin
2020
Tayler Greco
2019
Kieran Desjardin
2018
Morgan Ruscio
2017
Isaiah Pedatela
2016
Conner Henderson
2015
Erin Turpin
Haleigh Longo
Kristy Scareforne
2014
Laura Orlando (SMC)
Victoria Barbon (SBSS)
2013
Aaron Favaro (SMC)
2012
Andrew Chorney (SMC)
2011
David Kwolek (SBSS)
2010
Sarah DiDonato (SBSS)
Chelsea Vial (SBSS)
2009
Stephanie Bressan (SMC)
2008
Lauren Sicoly (SMC)
Mark Fioravanti (SMC)
2007
Jacqueline Fioravanti (SMC)
2006
