Recognition of Academic Excellence for High Schools - A.Y. 2025/2026

Rewarding excellence doesn't just mean recognizing an achievement: it means celebrating a journey of personal challenges overcome, of small daily actions that build the future, demonstrating that school can truly be a place where one grows, dreams, and builds together.

Recognition of Academic Excellence High Schools Academic Year 2025/2026

Recently, the awards ceremonies for academic excellence 2025-2026 of our high schools were held. It is a special occasion, where emotion intertwines with pride, satisfaction with hope, and every applause encapsulates a story made of commitment, sacrifices, and achievements. We wanted to reward those who, with perseverance and passion, distinguished themselves during the school year. Not only those who achieved excellent academic results, but also those who shone for their spirit of initiative, determination, sensitivity, and talent. In a time when we are often distracted by countless demands, these boys and girls remind us that believing in one's dreams, cultivating curiosity, and challenging oneself every day are invaluable values. Rewarding excellence does not just mean recognizing an achievement: it means celebrating a journey of personal challenges overcome, of small daily actions that build the future, demonstrating that school can truly be a place where one grows, dreams, and builds together. Here are our academic excellences 2025-2026:

Most Outstanding Student in Each Class, with a Grade Point Average Above 7

Liceo Classico

Maria Josè Marrone

1st Year Liceo Classico - 8.51

Clotilde Gargagliano

2nd Year Liceo Classico - 9.17

Francesco Speciale

3rd Year Liceo Classico - 8.93

Caterina Mondello

4th Year Liceo Classico - 9.28

Carla Bianconi

5th Year Liceo Classico - 8.93

Most Outstanding Student in Each Class, with a Grade Point Average Above 7

Liceo Scientifico

Ludovica Maniscalco

1st Year Liceo Scientifico - 8.48

Beatrice Mondello

2nd Year Liceo Scientifico - 9.07

La Barbera Manfredi

3rd Year Liceo Scientifico - 8.29

Salvatore Aromatico

4th Year Liceo Scientifico - 8.45

Gaetano Tinnirello

5th Year Liceo Scientifico - 9.02

Most Outstanding Student in Each Class, with a Grade Point Average Above 7

Licceo STEAM

Samuele Alaimo

1st Year Liceo STEAM - 9.25

Niccolò Pane

2nd Year Liceo STEAM - 8.87

Marco Notarstefano

3rd Year Liceo STEAM - 9.36

Giorgia Occhipinti

4th Year Liceo STEAM - 8.97

Lucia Bilello

5th Year Liceo STEAM - 9.35

Most Outstanding Student in Each Class, with a Grade Point Average Above 7

Scientific Sports Track

Rocco Sena

1st Year Sports Track - 7.67

Emanuele Dragotto

3rd Year Sports Track - 8.55

Martina Di Natale

4th Year Sports Track - 8.07

Paola Mercurio

5th Year Sports Track - 7.91

Most Outstanding Student in Each Class, with a Grade Point Average Above 7

Human Science Track

Aurora Aromatico

2nd Year Human Science Track - 7.96

Gaia Cutrona

3rd Year Human Science Track - 7.04

Alice Sansone

4th Year Human Science Track - 7.39

Highest-Achieving Class in the Institute

5th Year Liceo Scientifico STEAM

5th Year Liceo STEAM

Academic Excellence Award by Study Program (Standard-Bearers of the Republic) – Grade 12 / Fifth Year

Bianconi Carla

Liceo Classico

Tinnirello Gaetano

Liceo Scientifico

Sofia Rizzotto

Liceo Scientifico STEAM

Rocci Award – Classical Excellence

Awarded to students who have distinguished themselves through their natural curiosity for knowledge and their ability to appreciate its value beyond the academic curriculum. Nomination: Carla Bianconi (V classico); Chiara Zerilli (V classico); Sofia Mangiapane (V classico); Clotilde Gargagliano (II Classico); Gabriele Giordano (III Classico); Caterina Mondello (IV Classico); Zabbia Aurora

Zabbia Aurora

II Classico

Secchi Award – Scientific Excellence

Awarded to students who have distinguished themselves through a strong interest and aptitude in science and mathematics. Nomination: Alaimo Samuele, Cherdakli Viktor, Tragna Alessio, Marco Notarstefano, Quattrocchi Alessandro

Cherdakli Viktor

5th Year Liceo STEAM

Frassati Award – Sporting Excellence

Awarded to students who have distinguished themselves through sporting talent and academic achievement within the sports program. Nomination: Mortillaro Antonino, Martina Di Natale, Emmanuel Tubbiolo, Sofia Campanella, Novara Lorenzo

Martina Di Natale

4th Year Sports Track

Arrupe Award – Human Sciences

Awarded to students who have shown sensitivity to the complexities of human dynamics, combining analytical rigor with genuine openness to the fragilities and needs of contemporary society. Nomination: Aromatico Aurora, Sansone Alice, Pirrello Ferdinando, Fiorentino Adriana, Mattia Salamone, Andrea Benigno

Mattia Salamone

3rd Year Human Science Track

Sporting Excellence

Recognition for outstanding sporting achievements during the year.

Martina Salerno

4th Year Liceo Classico

Zoncu Roberto

5th Years Liceo STEAM

Mortillaro Antonino

1st Year Sports Track

Pirrotta Alessandro

5th Year Sports Track

Sirchia Federica

5th Year Sports Track

La Barbera Manfredi

3rd Year Liceo Scientifico

Originality Award (Independent Thinking)

Awarded to students who have distinguished themselves through the ability to express independent, original, and critical thinking. Nomination: Sofia Mangiapane (V classico); Tea Pilato (IV classico); Caruso Federico (III classico); Speciale Francesco (III classico), Clara Rizzo (III Classico), Gabriele Mannino (II Classico), Lucia Bilello (V Stem), Sofia Rizzotto (V Stem), Marco Notarstefano (III Steam), Marcì Umberto (III classico)

Marcì Umberto

III Classico

Creativity Award

Awarded to students who have distinguished themselves through the ability to express original ideas and creative solutions. Nomination: Montelione Lavinia (V classico), Sofia Elena Castagna (II Classico), Beatrice Mondello (II scientifico), Marco Alaimo (V scientifico), Clotilde Gargagliano (II classico), Zabbia Aurora (II classico)

Sofia Elena Castagna

II Classico

Saint Ignatius Award

For a student who is self-aware, reflective, and profound in their personal and educational development. Nomination: Inzerauto Samuele (IV scientifico); Gagliano Giulia (III scientifico), Greta Sorgi (III Classico), Adriano Alfisi (II Classico); Adriana Fiorentino (II scienze umane), Novara Lorenzo (IV sportivo); Elio Pellino (IV classico), Roberto Zoncu (V Stem), Gabriele Giordano (III Classico); Marcì Umberto (III classico)

Zoncu Roberto

5th Years Liceo STEAM

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Award

For a student who is compassionate, supportive, and open to others, able to build authentic relationships and show care for those around them. Nomination: Davide Mannino (V classico); Chiara Zerilli (V classico), Federico Caruso (III Classico), Alessio Pensabene (I scientifico); Aurora Aromatico (II scienze umane), Roberto Zoncu (V Stem)

Chiara Zerilli

5th Year Liceo Classico

Saint Francis Xavier Award

For a student who is committed and ready to apply the skills acquired in the world. Nomination: Davide Mannino (V classico); Carla Bianconi (V classico), Gabriele Giordano (III Classico), Elena Tinnirello (V Stem), Caruso Federico (III classico), Tragna Alessio (V steam); Bilello Lucia (V steam)

Tragna Alessio

5th Year Liceo STEAM

“4 C” Award

Awarded to students who embody in a meaningful way the four C’s of the Ignatian student. Nomination: Davide Seragusa (Tutoria di classe IV sportivo); Davide Mannino (V classico); Chiara Zerilli (V classico) Giovanni Gabriel Cataldo (V sportivo), Greta Sorgi (III Classico), Gaetano Tinnirello (V scientifico), Elena Tinnirello (V Stem), Notarstefano Marco (III Steam)