The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) Office, will hold its annual F.C. Haab Science Scholarship award ceremony. Through the generosity of F.C. Haab Company Inc., 20 Archdiocesan high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence in science will each be awarded a $1,450 scholarship. The ceremony and reception will be held:

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Archdiocesan Office Center - Auditorium
222 North 17th Street
Philadelphia

The F.C. Haab Science Scholarship stresses the growing importance of science education and related careers to Archdiocesan high school students. The scholarships are awarded to seniors who have high-ranking grade-point averages in science courses throughout their freshman, sophomore and junior years and have also demonstrated leadership qualities.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office of Catholic Education will be represented at the event by Stephen Pawlowski, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Staff Relations.

The recipients of the F.C. Haab Science Scholarship are:
· Valerie M. Fanelli - Archbishop John Carroll High School
· Christian N. Chiaffa - Archbishop Ryan High School
· William D. Binder - Archbishop Wood High School
· Alex S. Cifelli - Bishop McDevitt High School
· Erica Forgione - Bishop Shanahan High School
· Jeffrey Negron - Cardinal Dougherty High School
· Lindsey S. Aaron - Cardinal O'Hara High School
· Austin D. Parrish - Conwell-Egan Catholic High School
· Joseph R. Vozzelli - Father Judge High School for Boys
· Brianna M. Brophy - St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls
· Baindu Saidu - SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School
· Alexandra M. Surdel - John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School
· Michael J. Elder - Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School
· James E. Pipe - Lansdale Catholic High School
· Carolyn Karolczyk - Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
· Robert L. Spurrier - Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School
· Terrell J. Oglesby - Northeast Catholic High School for Boys
· Matthew S. Yosua - St. Pius X High School
· Sergei A. Markov - Roman Catholic High School for Boys
· Oluwatobi Ariyo - West Philadelphia Catholic High School

BLOCS would like to congratulate each recipient on their achievement and wish them continued success throughout their educational endeavors. A special thank you is extended to Mr. Frederick C. Haab, Sr. and his family for their ongoing generous support of this scholarship program.

BLOCS, under the direction of Deacon John K. Hunter, is committed to raising financial assistance for families that wish to provide their children with a value-based Catholic education, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. For information about Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools, please contact 215-587-3747 or visit www.blocs.org.

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