It was a warm windy Sunday for commencement exercises at Thomas More Prep-Marian. The class of 2013 heard from former instructor Fr. Fred Gatschet. He told the class that their faith would be tested in the years ahead and probably sooner than they expected.  (click on the photos above for a closer look)

The Presidential Medal for Academic excellence was presented to Allison Pfeifer. Sam Schmidt received the Monarch Service Citation.

Three senior students, Adam Urban, Emily Leiker, and Ross Werth were nominated for the Thomas More Medal of Excellence; the highest award the school gives. Leiker was presented the award.

Allison Pfeifer and Ross Werth gave the passing of the torch speeches and presented a special gift to principal Bill DeWitt. Pfeifer told those assembled in Al Billinger Fieldhouse, “We look forward to what we’ve worked so hard for, our futures.”