The 63rd Mr. Canisius was announced by Principal Tom Coppola ‘01 at this morning’s Senior Awards Ceremony. The words of Mr. Canisius 2024 upon being nominated: “My four years here shaped me to be the man I am today and I am eternally grateful to have had this opportunity. “My first few weeks at Canisius were focused on getting to classes on time and meeting new people – not what kind of man I would become. “Now that I am looking at things on the other side, I realize that in between these seemingly trivial experiences, Canisius has not only shown me what a better man is, but the incremental steps it takes to become a better man: The self-discipline I gained through difficult times, the compassion I gained through the love of what I do every day, or the confidence I gained through the great relationships that I have developed. “The experience of going to this school is remarkable. Whether it is going on a retreat, attending a sporting event, or simply being able to walk throug...