2021 Old Boys Honored at Strake Jesuit

Chosen by the faculty among the fifteen highest academic performers in the senior class, Henry Omanga (‘21) was chosen to give the Valedictorian address at Strake Jesuit’s graduation on May 25, according to Strake News.

Henry will study Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame in the fall. Among other achievements, Henry was a football varsity two-year starter and team captain and a three-year letterman track athlete. Interestingly, his high school noted that Henry volunteers at a summer camp, focusing on fostering faith and leadership for middle school boys, served as a mentor at an after-school program for middle school boys, commending Henry for his volunteer work at LCT and Westcott programs over the years! Congrats, Henry!

Watch Henry's speech at 49:00, HERE, or read the speech HERE

Luke Webber received Crusader of the Year award, chosen by his teachers from his entire senior class. The school says the award, reflects the school’s ideals through his quiet strength and steadfast faith. Gentle and polite, he has a magnetic peacefulness that others gravitate toward. He is academically gifted and is always willing to help others succeed. He serves others in many roles, as a leader and academic tutor. Congrats, Luke, for such a great, well-deserved honor!

Luke Webber receives his Crusader award at the ceremony

Luke Webber, in the middle with Henry and Luke Omanga at the ceremony

Strake Jesuit seniors, John Dodson and Luke Webber, were among finalists for the Todd Maddox Memorial Scholarship this year. The award is given to three seniors, nominated by their classmates, recognizing … exceptional seniors who live a Christ-like attitude and serves as a role model among his peers, a man who is courageous and willing to stand up for what he knows is right even when it is not the popular thing to do.

John Dodson (L) and Luke Webber (R) at the Scholarship award ceremony

Watch Luke and John speak at the ceremony HERE, Luke at 15:20 and John at 21:43

Grads (L-R) Luke Webber, Dylan Lau, Matthew Parker, (Mr. Dan Murphy), Luke Omanga, Mateu Orendain at a graduation gathering afterwards at the Webber's home

Timothy Keenley