The Mr. Canisius Award is presented annually to the graduating senior who, in the estimation of his peers, epitomizes all that Canisius stands for.
Typically, the winner is a student who has used his heart, spirit, strength and mind to an exceptional degree in service to others and love for God. Mr. Canisius possesses and lives up to each of these characteristics.
This year's six finalists are:
• Evan Galvin of East Aurora (East Aurora Middle School)
• Matthew Hassenfratz of Orchard Park (St. John Vianney School)
• Petros Kollidas of Clarence (Elmwood Franklin School)
• Henry Richards of Buffalo (City Honors Middle School)
• Ryan Stravino of Grand Island (Connor Middle School)
• Patrick Sullivan of Orchard Park (Orchard Park Middle School)
The six finalists have written reflections about their time at Canisius and what it means to be a candidate for this award.
Read them via the
canisiushigh.org link in our bio.
The entire student body, with senior ballots carrying the most...