During our 156th Commencement Exercises, an early portion of the ceremony was dedicated to special graduation honors, including: The Philippe B. Piedad Accolade Award, which was presented to Nazariy Drofych ’26 of Kenmore. The award was instituted as a permanent part of the graduation exercises in memory of Philippe Piedad, a member of the Class of 1993. It honors a student who demonstrates the admirable characteristics that Phil possessed and shared with us at Canisius. Chosen by a vote of the administration, faculty and staff, we honor a graduating senior whose quiet inner strength exemplifies the essence of the Canisius spirit through academics, athletics and service. Throughout the coming weeks, we will continue to look back at this most special day for CHS and the Class of 2026. Students and families interested in the excellence only found in a Jesuit education at Canisius – ranked as the Buffalo area’s “Best Catholic School” by Buffalo Business First – can learn mo...