Student/Family Handbook 21-22/ 57 The graduate chosen by the Athletic Department for the Fr. Julian Award is, therefore, one who epitomizes the attributes found in Fr. Julian himself, that is: exceptional athletic skill, good character, leadership, sportsmanship and team spirit. The number of sports played and the achievement of honors in and out of school are also considerations in the selection of the recipient. The St. Maximilian Kolbe Award for excellence in Religious Studies. This award is presented to a senior in honor of the memory of Fr. Maximilian, a Conventual Franciscan who was put to death in a Nazi concentration camp after volunteering to die in order to save the life of a fellow inmate. A senior is honored who exemplifies the Christian virtues of charity, leadership through service, moral integrity and an intellectual understanding of the truths of the Catholic faith. The Stanley Giermek Memorial Award for Excellence in Mathematics is presented to a senior who has exhibited talent in the field of mathematics. The E. Patrick Moloney Memorial Award for Excellence in History is presented to a senior who has exhibited an adequate knowledge of man's history as well as the historical process. Excellence in Modern Foreign Language Award is presented to a senior for academic excellence in French or Spanish. The Albert J. Strubinger Memorial Award for Excellence in Business. Beginning with the Class of 1981, the Excellence in Business Subjects Award was changed to the Albert J. Strubinger Memorial Award. The award honors Mr. Albert J. Strubinger, who taught business subjects at Curley for sixteen years. Al Strubinger not only taught thousands of Curley students but also was always ready to help them on his own time with both personal problems or school problems. Excellence in Computer Science Award is presented to a senior who has exhibited exceptional talent in the field of computer science. The Daniel Biser Memorial Award for Excellence in Science is given to the student who has demonstrated diligence, achievement and personal integrity in his pursuit of scientific knowledge and who, in the judgement of his science teachers, has consistently exemplified these qualities. The Ganster Award for English is presented to a senior for academic excellence in English. The John Hartman Music Award is presented to the student who has most demonstrated the following qualities of Musicianship, Scholarship and Leadership in all the areas of his activity in the Curley music program. The John Philip Sousa Award. John Philip Sousa's excellence in music will be forever remembered through the nationwide presentation of this award in his name. The Sousa Award is presented to a member of the Curley Performing Ensembles whose contributions and achievements through his commitment to excellence in music are invaluable. The St. Gregory Choral Award is presented to the graduating senior who has consistently demonstrated the greatest musical activity, leadership and dedication to the Curley choral music program.
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