ExCEL Awards

ExCEL Award - Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership Award recognizes 2 junior students who are leaders in their schools, active in school activities, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.

• Ellie McQuillan '27
• Isaac Crouser '27

Triple A Award

Triple A Award honors 2 senior students for their achievements in academics, the arts, and athletics.

• Lucy Keating '26
• Daniel Tolson '26

St. Paul Athena Award

Athena Award is given to one senior female athlete who has distinguished herself in superior achievements in one or more sports, while also excelling academically and contributing to their community.

• Sage Gilbert '26

Winfield Award

Winfield Awards were designed to recognize and encourage young men and women of color in St. Paul who show excellence in the classroom, athletics, and in the community into their plans for life.

• JoJo Mitchell '26
• Grace Kemp '26

ROTC Scholarships & Service Academy Appointments

Every year, several CDH students volunteer to serve their country by joining the military. Some enlist to serve on Active-Duty, in the National Guard, or the Reserves. Some seek full tuition ROTC scholarships at colleges - both locally and across the country. And some students go the route of obtaining a Congressional nomination and appointment to one of our Nations service academies. These include the Army at West Point, Navy at Annapolis, Air Force in Colorado Springs, or the Coast Guard in New London.

• Katherine Campbell '26

Robert Stupka III Science Scholarships

The Robert Stupka III Science Scholarships was established in memory of Robbie Stupka III, CDH Class of 2002. This scholarship is awarded to two juniors who demonstrate the same love for science and the scientific process as Robbie did.

• Katie Nobrega '27
• Maria Dyer '27

Kopp Family Foundation Scholarships

The Kopp Family Foundation Scholarship recognizes two seniors graduating from Cretin-Derham Hall each year. These scholarships are given to students who consistently work up to their academic ability, are of high character, are consistently positive in their dealings with others, are involved in service activities at CDH and their community. They are leaders by example and have a positive impact on those around them.

• Anna Penz '26
• Olivia Laughlin '26

Greg Marzolf, Jr. Scholarship Award

The Greg Marzolf, Jr. Scholarship was established in 2000 in memory of Greg Marzolf, Jr., CDH class of 1998. Greg died in the spring of his sophomore year at the University of St. Thomas after a long battle with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. He lived positively, with determination and faith, empowering others to do the same.

This award is given annually to a Cretin-Derham Hall junior who embodies similar traits to Greg. This scholarship acknowledges a student who has shown academic achievement and co-curricular participation while dealing with adversity and has shown perseverance and a positive spirit.

• Owen Nei '27

Christopher A. Dell 07 Merit Scholarship

This family of Chris Dell established this scholarship award to honor his life as a proud member of the CDH Class of 2007. Chris was an outstanding student and athlete at CDH, and he was a member of the 2007 State Championship Baseball team. This award honors a junior student in high academic standing and a member of the CDH baseball team.

• Jack Van Gemert '27
• Isaac Crouser '27

Sister Mary Aloysius Sherin, CSJ Scholarship

The Sister Mary Aloysius Scholarship was established in honor of this beloved math teacher to honor a female junior student who has demonstrated significant achievement in math.

• Cora Moore '27

Derham Hall Carondelet Awards

The Derham Hall Carondelet Student Leadership Endowment was created by Derham Hall alumnae to commemorate the 90^th anniversary of the founding of Derham Hall High School. Two young women from the junior class are selected and, with this recognition, receive a tuition discount of 45% for their senior year.

• Denise Bueno '27
• Rhema Edomaruseh '27

Len Horyza Memorial Scholarships

The Len Horyza Memorial Scholarship honors this namesake who was a teacher; coach and mentor at Cretin High School and Cretin-Derham Hall for 35 years. Mr. Horyza emulated leadership, perseverance and commitment.

• Ty Schlagel '27
• Terenta James '27

Lepsche Family Award

The Lepsche Family Award recognizes one junior male student in honor of Ray Lepsche, Jr., Class of 1966. This scholarship recognizes a student who is kind and loves being a member of the Cretin-Derham Hall community.

• Joe Massari '27

James R McQuillan Award

The family of Jim McQuillan established this scholarship to honor his memory as a proud 1950 graduate of Cretin High School. He was an outstanding athlete and was inducted into the CDH Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. This award honors 2 Junior student-athletes or students involved in extracurricular activities and are recognized by the faculty and classmates as positive role models and influencers.

Congratulations to the following recipients of the James R. McQuillan Award:

• Vincent Millard '27
• Miley Stoeklen '27

Cormick J. Scanlan Memorial Scholarship

The Cormick J. Scanlan Memorial Scholarship was established in the summer of 2024 to honor a classmate of this Senior class, the class of 2025, and Cormick Scanlan. This scholarship will continue to be awarded to a rising 12th grader who embodies the characteristics of Cormick; hardworking, friendly, empathetic, competitive and positive. Cormick's legacy and impact will endure at Cretin-Derham Hall for years to come. To allow others to share their spirit through his. I invite each of you to Live Like Mick.

• Amari Muhammad '27

George and Carol Lang Scholarships

This award honors the memory of George Lang, Class of 1960, and his wife Carol. George was deeply devoted to helping others through his acts of service and generosity. He excelled in mathematics, majored in it during college, and applied his skills throughout his career and community volunteer work. A proud JROTC, ROTC member, he served in the US Army for 2 years of active duty and 26 years in the Reserves. Carol was a compassionate caregiver with a kind heart. She joyfully shared her creative talents with family and friends and took pleasure in attending music, theater, and dance performances. This award recognizes two junior students, one for excellence in Mathematics and JROTC and one for excellence in Fine Arts.

• Brady Kane '27 
• Carolynn Ek '27

Gene Aldrich Family Memorial Scholarship

This Award is named after the first Athletic Director and Football, Basketball and Baseball Coach at Cretin High School in their new school building in 1928. Coach Aldrich established one of the most feared athletic programs in the area during his 8 years at Cretin. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving Junior for their Senior Year, who has attended CDH for 3 years and participated in athletics with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

• Bilal Shahid '27

Paige Bullis Memorial Scholarship

This Scholarship is awarded to a deserving Junior CDH female student for her Senior Year, in memory of Paige Bullis, a student from the CDH class of 2020 who passed away unexpectedly. This award represents a student with a positive personality, engaging with other students, concerned with social justice issues, and has overcome challenges in their life.

• Brynn Scanlan '27

Harvey Buron Spirit Award

The Harvey Buron Spirit Award recognizes the male athlete that best exemplifies dedication, hard work, and positive attitude.

• Andy Brown '26

McDonough Spirit Award

The McDonough Spirit Award recognizes the female athlete who best exemplifies hard work and a positive attitude.

• Joey Hover '26

Raider Awards

The Raider Awards are presented to one female and one male who exemplify the ideals of the positive spirit of sport and the core mission of athletics at Cretin-Derham Hall.

• Katherine Campbell '26
• Jaziel Enriquez Olvera '26

Padden Award

The Padden Award is presented in honor of James Padden, a 1948 graduate of Cretin High School who died in the Korean War. The recipient of the Padden Award is a male student who demonstrates excellence in athletics, attitude, and academics.

• Luke Hilger '26

Hugh Derham Award

The Hugh Derham Award is presented in honor of Hugh Derham - the first benefactor of Derham Hall High School. It is presented annually to the female who demonstrates excellence in all three areas of athletics, attitude, and academics.

• CeCe Larson '26

Excellence in Fine Arts

This award was established to honor seniors who have done extensive and excellent work across several Fine Arts disciplines. This year, two students will be honored for their deserving contributions and excellence in Fine Arts.

• George Enestvedt '26
• Cali Weckman '26