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At a recent ceremony at Sacred Heart School, John Svinarich and Abigail Serbousek were awarded the Michael Grant O’Connell Memorial Award. This award was presented in memory of 2nd Lt. Michael Grant O’Connell, who was killed in action during active duty in 1969 in Vietnam. Every year for more than 30 years, two outstanding students from Sacred Heart have been honored in O’Connell’s memory. The award is presented to students who have Christian-like attitudes, high academic scores and participate in sports and school activities. Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Principal James Faroh Sr.; Mrs. Serbousek; Abby Serbousek; Lila O’Connell, mother of Lt. O’Connell; John Svinarich; Jim O’Connell; back row: Mr. Serbousek; Tammy Lukens, sister of Lt. O’Connell; Pat O’Connell, brother of Lt. O’Connell; and Mrs. Svinarich.
