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Two Saint John Paul ll Students Receive Diocesan Scholarships to Mercy High School

Posted on May 15, 2021 in: School News

Two Saint John Paul ll Students Receive Diocesan Scholarships to Mercy High School

Saint John Paul II students Leilani Duong-Vazquez and Julia Lewis both received the Norwich Diocese Scholarship to Mercy High School. This academic scholarship is awarded to two 8th grade students who are members of the Diocese of Norwich with the highest score on the entrance exam. This scholarship applies to all four years of high school.

“Leilani and Julia are not only both high honors students, but they are well-rounded girls who participate in student council, play interscholastic sports, drama club, play instruments, and I am so proud of them!” said Principal of St. John Paul II Mr. Larry Fitzgerald.

- Marie C. Kalita

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