Senior Awards 2026

The Class of 2026 is an impressive and talented mix of personalities. It includes many outstanding young men who have excelled in various areas of school life. At graduation, we recognized graduates who have merited special mention for their achievements during their years at Strake Jesuit. 

Peter Hablinski ’26

In 1978, one of Strake Jesuit’s founding board members, Mr. Robert H. Parsley, established the Millard Fillmore Parsley Award in honor of his older brother to recognize outstanding achievements in speech and debate.

 

Alejandro Rodriguez ’26

The Frank Ribelin Award is presented to a senior who has made outstanding contributions to the arts at Strake Jesuit.

Ethan Zhao ’26

Richard Nevle dedicated his life to the Strake Jesuit community from 1967 until his death in 2011, serving in various roles, including history teacher, department chair, assistant principal, and principal. Mr. Nevle’s enduring passion for social justice, his heroic patience, undying optimism, and his special ability to create a strong sense of family in the Strake Jesuit community are remembered well by all who knew him. The Richard Nevle Award recognizes a student who stands out among his peers for his ability to inspire his classmates through his care for those around him, his commitment to justice, and his notable tendency to see the good in others. 

 

Daniel Estrada ’26

The John F. Kennedy Award is presented to a senior whose service to the community at large warrants special recognition.

 

Jack Prati ’26

The Jesuit Schools Network instituted an award to be given to a graduating senior who most closely resembles the ideal of a well-rounded person: intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice in generous service to the people of God.

 

Ian Gillaspie ’26

This award was created to honor Charles Alford, a member of the Class of 2011, who died tragically in an auto accident early in his sophomore year. His classmates, teachers, and all who knew him saw him as an example of what it means to be a Man for Others. His thoughtfulness, consideration of others, and generosity were true inspirations.

 

Daniel Yarbrough ’26

Steven Brian McConnell, a member of the class of 1978, died very suddenly during January of his senior year as a result of spinal meningitis. This award is presented to the senior who best exemplifies the traits and character that made Steven the unique person he was. Steven accomplished many great things in athletics despite being “undersized.” He did this through determination, hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

 

Oliver Karam ’26

In 1960, Father Michael F. Kennelly of the Society of Jesus, with little more than an idea in his head and a phone number in his pocket, began an undertaking that became this school. In 

 

John Hebert ’26

The Dads’ Club, in consultation with the faculty, sponsors the Crusader of the Year Award presented to a graduate who has best responded to and most benefited from the influence of the Strake Jesuit community environment.