York Catholic District School Board announces its top scholars for 2022

4 students from Vaughan, Markham are top achievers

Yorkregion.com
July 19, 2022
Yoyo Yan

It's graduation season and the York Catholic District School Board is proud to share its list of the top scholars from each of its secondary schools.

This year, the top spot is a four-way tie between students who earned a perfect 100 per cent average in their graduating year.

Top achievers include Giuseppe Carito and Rachel Gaspar, who both hail from St. Jean de Brebeuf in Woodbridge, Maya Paladino from Father Bressani in Woodbridge and Sarvnaz Ale Mohammad from St. Robert Catholic High School in Thornhill.

"Congratulations to our Top Scholars on achieving one of the biggest accomplishments of your lives," said Domenic Scuglia, director of education. "This is an outstanding academic achievement, and we send you heartfelt congratulations and wish you all the best on your next journey."

Carito will begin his studies in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto. He hopes to study medicine and eventually work in health care. "The pandemic has reinforced the integral role that health care professionals play in our society," said Carito.

Gaspar was awarded generous scholarships from York University, where she will be pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science with a double major in Mathematics and Law and Society.

Paladino will be studying Engineering Science at the University of Toronto. Paladino was enrolled in Father Bressani's Advanced Placement program. She balanced her academic achievements with other interests, including figure skating, school clubs and reading.

Mohammad will be attending the University of Toronto Engineering Science program. She is grateful for her supportive family and amazing teachers who have enabled her success throughout high school. Moving forward, she hopes to use her engineering degree to innovate for the advancement of social good.

The full list of the top scholars from each York Catholic secondary school, based on the average of their best six Grade 12 courses, can be found on ycdsb.ca.