14th Annual Sacco Award Ceremony
Taking a Look Back
The William J. Sacco Critical Thinking Foundation held their 14th annual awards ceremony on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at The John Carroll School. One of the largest attended ceremonies in the history of the foundation, the John Carroll gymnasium was filled with students, educators, school administrators, and foundation supporters to celebrate the honorees.
In 2025, the foundation honored 15 students and 11 educators from 13 eligible schools and programs in Harford County. In total, the foundation awarded over $14,000 in scholarships and grants.
See below for the complete list of student and educator award winners. Student and Educator of the Year have been specially noted.
Exceptional Students!
Frank Howell from Havre de Grace High School was names the 2025 Mathematics Student of the Year and awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Sacco Foundation for his demonstrated excellence in mathematics and critical thinking.
Community Mathematics Award Winner: Alexandra Carven
Alexandra Carven from C. Milton Wright High School was named the 2025 Community Mathematics Award Recipient and gifted a $750 scholarship from the Sacco Foundation for her continued dedication to advancing the field of mathematics in her school and community.
Frederick Hinder from Aberdeen's Science and Math Academy was named the Mike Franklin Computing Award Recipient and awarded a $1,000 scholarship for his demonstrated excellence in the fields of computer science and coding.
Exceptional Educators!
Educator of the Year: Travis Kelley (Aberdeen High School)
Travis Kelley was named the 2025 Educator of the Year, receiving a $1,000 grant from the Sacco Foundation to further his educational endeavors.
Franklin Computing Award Recipient: Justin Rush (Bel Air High School)
Justin Rush was awarded the Educator Mike Franklin Computing Award, recognizing his dedication to guiding students with an interest in computing.
Mathematics Student Award Winners
C. Milton Wright High School
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Bel Air High School
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North Harford High School
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Havre de Grace High School
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The John Carroll School
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Patterson Mill High School
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Aberdeen High School
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Harford Technical High School
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Joppatowne High School
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Edgewood High School
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Aberdeen Science and Math Academy
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Swan Creek School
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Fallston High School
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Mathematics Educator Award Winners
Kimberly Evelyn
North Harford High School
Travis Kelley
Aberdeen High School
Trudell Knox
Edgewood High School
Linda Mitchell
Harford Tech High School
Diana Pinargotte
The John Carroll School
Malcolm Purvis
Fallston High School
Bob Reider
Havre de Grace High School
Katie Roppelt
Bel Air High School
Allison Salvi
C. Milton Wright High School
Bridget Stimax
Patterson Mill High School
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