CHARLOTTE — The 12th annual Jordan Michael Horeth scholarship was presented June 13 after a baccalaureate Mass at St. John Neumann Church.
This year’s recipient was Katherine Bertsch, who will be attending the Florida Atlantic University. She is pictured with Michael and Karen Horeth, Madison Gregory (Jordan’s sister), and Father John Starczewski, pastor.
The scholarship was established in honor of Jordan Horeth, a parishioner who tragically died in auto accident while driving to college classes in 2009.
— M.J. Schneider
GREENSBORO — The St. Pius X Knights of Columbus Council 11101 recently selected Jack Ritzel, Chase Lux and Samantha Jones as co-winners of its 2021 essay contest.
The annual essay contest gives St. Pius X students an opportunity to define themselves and their roles as students and citizens grounded in faith in our community, as well as strengthens the bonds between the student body and the Knights of Columbus.
This year, the judges determined that the three students’ essays merited equal recognition, awarding winning certificates and $50 gift cards to each student.
Pictured are (from left): Bill Parker, religion instructor at St. Pius X School; contest winners Jack Ritzel, Chase Lux and Samantha Jones; Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor: Brian Harvey, Grand Knight; and Chris Kloesz, principal.
— John Russell