The Saint Patrick Catholic School Distinguished Alumni Award was first presented in 2008 to recognize outstanding alums who have had an inspirational impact on students and the community and made significant contributions to their profession and community service. By honoring our former students, we hope to inspire today's students to strive for personal and professional success.
Individuals, organizations, and businesses can make nominations. Alumni, faculty, and staff throughout the Saint Patrick Catholic School community are encouraged to nominate distinguished alums.
Nominations are accepted year-round. A recipient is selected each September by the current Saint Patrick Catholic School faculty and staff
EligibilityA nominee must have graduated from Saint Patrick Catholic School to be eligible for consideration. A candidate must have made outstanding contributions in one or more areas of society, including, but not limited to, professional, academic, and personal achievements, and service to Saint Patrick Catholic School.
- Role Model This person inspires excellence in others.
- Outstanding Success This person has made a significant contribution in their career field.
- Impact This person's accomplishments have a long-lasting effect in their field or community.
- Community Service This person has demonstrated a visible commitment to the well-being of the South Sound region, state, nation or world.
Selection ProcessInformation about each nominee is shared with the staff and faculty of Saint Patrick Catholic School, which recommends award finalists to the Principal for final selection.
Distinguished Alum
2023 | Kathey Bucholz ‘76
2022 | Emily Keller ‘84
2021 | Abby McElligott ‘00
2020 | Tessa Johnson ‘75, Margaret Richards ‘96, & Ruth Kelly ‘86
2019 | Therese (Treleven) Koelmeyer ‘ 78
2018 | Sarah Sawatzki '06
2017 | Bruce Titus ‘71
2016 | Michael Hamilton '59
2015 | Fr. Peter Henriot, SJ ‘50
2014 | Dr. William Cammarano ‘76
2013 | Margaret (Lane) Brown ‘79
2012 | Judge Thomas Larkin ‘62*
2011 | Georgeann (Bilsborrow) Cukjati ‘52
2010 | Fr. John Fuchs, SJ ‘56
2009 | Dr. Christopher Staeheli ‘71
2008 | Lawrence McNerthney ‘53
* Deceased
If you have questions, email
development@saintpats.org.