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Students with passion to help win recognition

STUDENTS from two local high schools were among 27 young leaders across the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta, recognised through this year’s Bishop of Parramatta awards for Student Excellence.

Angelina Elias from Cerdon College in Merrylands and Mary Ghribian from Delany College in Granville, received their awards in a ceremony held at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta.
A previous recipient of a 2017 Premier’s ANZAC Award Scholarship, Ms Ghribian is a member of Granville Rotary and volunteers at ANZAC and Remembrance Days.
The teen also serves as a Eucharistic Minister and Catechist and is active in school social justice activities, including serving the homeless through Delany College’s Vinnies Van volunteering program.
Honoured to receive the award, she was also quick to acknowledge the role of her school and family in her success.
“Delany encourages students to develop as young Christians,” she said.
Delany principal Robert Muscat said he was extremely proud of her achievements, dedication and passion to serve the community.
“Mary lives out the Delany College motto ‘Love, Serve, Hope’ every day,” he said.