Staff Report-
At a recent award ceremony at Sacred Heart, Robbie Sullivan and Brynn Durecki were awarded the Michael Grant O’Connell Memorial Award. This award was presented in memory of 2nd Lieutenant Michael Grant O’Connell. O’Connell was killed in action during active duty in 1969 in Vietnam. Every year for more than 30 years, two outstanding students from Sacred Heart School 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: Brynn Durecki; Lila O’Connell, mother of Lt. O’Connell; Robbie Sullivan; back row: Pat O’Connell, brother of Lt. O’Connell; Tammy Lukens, sister of Lt. O’Connell; and James Faroh Sr., principal.
