Spirit of Ryan 2025

SOR

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6 p.m.

 

Nominations now open at arhs.me/spiritofryan

Submission deadline is March 30, 2025

 

The Spirit of Ryan Awards are given annually to individuals for their contribution, dedication, leadership, and/or service to the school, community, Catholic church, or society. Honorees may include alumni, loyal benefactors, business leaders, community leaders, volunteers, or faculty/staff members. Individuals must reflect the values of the mission of Archbishop Ryan High School and demonstrate the values of an Archbishop Ryan graduate: 

 

  • Live their lives in a Christ-like manner. 
  • Demonstrate personal integrity, moral behaviors, and respect for others. 
  • Exercise leadership and service in religious, civic, personal, and professional activities. 
  • Demonstrate a positive sense of self and a life-long commitment to personal growth.

 

Honorees will be selected by a committee consisting of 4 members of the Archbishop Ryan Administration and 3 prior honorees who will be rotated each year.  The awards to be bestowed are:

 

The Father Rene Barczak Award

Given to an individual for outstanding leadership, commitment, and service to the success of Archbishop Ryan.

(No more than one per year)

 

Spirit of Ryan Award for Voluntary Service

Given to an individual for their outstanding voluntary services to Ryan through their work on alumni programs, on advisory committees, activities, and other efforts made to ensure the advancement of the mission of Archbishop Ryan.

(No more than one female and one male in a year).

 

Spirit of Ryan Award for Community Leadership 

Given to an alumnus alumni who has been a leader in the community and demonstrated the values that Archbishop Ryan had bestowed upon them by serving in religious, civic, personal, or professional roles or activities.

(No more than one female and one male per year)

 

Spirit of Ryan Award for Faculty/Staff

Given to a faculty or staff member, past or present, that has demonstrated and lead by example the values of the Archbishop Ryan mission specifically to challenge students to become the leaders through a comprehensive academic curriculum rooted in excellence.

(No more than one per year) 

 

In Vite Mane Award 

Given to one female and one male student (senior) who has lives up to the graduate profile to be balanced spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, and physically. 

 

Nominations are now open through March 30, 2025. Visit arhs.me/spiritofryan and share with us who you believe promotes the value and traditions of AR!

 

If you have any questions, please contact Cecilia Biello

at 215-637-1800 x7024 or [email protected]