"Ms. Tyrpak-Endres has always been an enormous influence on the person I am, not only in the ways she taught me, but also in the way she made me and my classmates feel."
The six 2026 Mr. Canisius finalists all had their photo taken with a faculty member of their choice during the seniors' final week of school.
Here is why Matthew Carver ’26 chose religious studies teacher Andrea Tyrpak-Endres:
"At morning Mass, Ms. Tyrpak-Endres greeted everyone with a smile and would always stay after to talk before the day started. She had a way of making class something you looked forward to, while still challenging us to think critically about everything we covered.
"Having her as a teacher throughout my years at Canisius High School is something I will always be grateful for, and her influence is something I will carry with me long after these halls."
Tyrpak-Endres' thoughts on Carver:
"Matthew Carver is a fine and diligent student and a dedicated athlete. He works hard in all his pursuits...
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