Giuseppe Sarto Award

2022 GIUSEPPE SARTO AWARD 
Carrie Emmons

In October at our Inaugural Warrior Gala we bestowed the 2022 Giuseppe Sarto Award to Carrie Emmons.

Since August of 2016, Carrie Emmons has volunteered her time, talent and treasure throughout her daughter Finoula’s ‘20 time at SPX, and still continues to do so today. Carrie has spent countless hours planning, coordinating, meeting, and working on behalf of St. Pius X. Whether she is helping in the cafeteria, or assisting with an admission event, hosting an event at her home, or working the Warrior Pride Booster Club Table at the Football Games, managing the production of the Warrior Pride Athletic Program, or setting up or cleaning up for any activity, Carrie has performed each task with a thoroughness and eloquence that is truly admirable.

Her work and dedication on revitalization of the Warrior Pride Booster Club is truly commendable. As a member of the Warrior Pride Booster Club, she is involved in every aspect. Her efforts in spearheading the Fall, Winter and Spring Athletic Programs are exceptional. She has spent innumerable hours working with coaches as well as our graphic designer to produce beautiful programs that honor our students and promote our school. She recently agreed to serve as a chair for the up coming 2023 Warrior Gala.

Carrie always has our communities’ and students’ best interest in her heart, willing to work diligently to improve the quality of life and the essence of education at St. Pius X. She believes in our mission and is an advocate for our school. Carrie, along with her husband Mike, established the Emmons Choir Music Scholarship in 2020. The scholarship has not only lessened the financial burden on some SPX families, but has also boosted our amazing Music Program.

Carrie Emmons is truly a remarkable and enthusiastic woman! Guided by her passion for St. Pius X, Carrie exemplifies the kind of volunteer that every school would love to call their own.

The Giuseppe Sarto Award is given in recognition of outstanding service to St. Pius X High School. In general, it is intended to show appreciation for significant and voluntary contribution to the advancement of the school. It can be awarded to any one in the St. Pius X Community.

The first recipients of the awards were Bob Griggs, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lewis and Mr. & Mrs. Carl Schembri in 1969. Last year's recipient was Carrie Emmons. Carrie is truly, to use the cliche, a "one in a million" - there are few volunteers who consistently exhibit the time and energy necessary for every project she has underataken for St. Pius X. She is an inspiration for all of us, and her actions and comittment to St. Pius X have truly enhanced the spirit of the St. Pius X community. 

Nominations for the 2023 Giuseppe Sarto Award are now closed. 
To nominate an individual for the 2024 Giuseppe Sarto Award, please check back in January 2024 to complete your nomination. 

1969 - Bob Griggs, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Lewis, &   Mr. & Mrs. Carl Schembri
1970 - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Curtin
1971 - St. Pius X Boosters
1972 - Annabel Jones
1973 - Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Grabowski
1974 - Warren Berg
1975 - Frank Rutkowski
1976 - Warren Robertson
1977 - Barbara DeHaven
1978 - Clem Chirpich, Sr. Mary Aquinas Haas, and Mary Verde
1979 - Anthony DiBenedetto
1980 - Kenneth Burkhead
1981 - Nick Bromberg
1982 - Genevieve Berg and Joseph Monachino, Sr.
1983 - Karl Schneider
1984 - Bennie Palmentere
1985 - Robert Ringel
1986 - Sr. Rita Smith
1987 - Jean Trapp
1988 - Sr. Renee Washut, SCL
1989 - Jim & Mary Margret McNerney
1990 - Nick Holaves
1991 - Jerry Witthar
1992 - Frank Canino
1993 - Virginia Eckart, Doug Morgan and
Marina O’Sullivan
1994 - Larry & Jeanne Cascone
1995 - Sr. Regina Mary Link, SCL
1996 - Marty Wessinger
1997 - Jesse & Phyllis Valenciano
1998 - Dr. William Duensing, Jr. and Dolores Lorenz
1999 - Terri Sheldon Merrill and Michael Miller
2000 - John Wooldridge
2001 - Edward Carlin
2002 - Mark & Julie Longwell and Greg & Carmen Vap
2003 - Bob & Linda Brandom
2004 - Al & Susan Christifano and Howard & Mary Scott
2005 - Jimmy & Sara Cascone and Mary Reichert
2006 - Mike & Dana Schwartz
2007 - Kathy Armilio and Ann Smith
2008 - Leanora DiCapo and Sr. Mary Sharon Verbeck
2009 - David Slater
2010 - Anne Goblet and Fr. Mike Roach
2011 - Deborah Thompson
2012 - Rick & Jan Gavin and Marie Sears
2013 - Jim Schulenberg
2014 - Barbara Witherow
2015 - Savina Lee and Lana Carlson
2016 - Greg Ringel
2017 - Gary Schmitz and Les Whisler
2018 -  Laura & Phil Johannes
2019 - Mike McCoy & Ron Scrogham
2020 - Michelle Chirpich & Maria Van Winkle
2021- Mary Ann Litras & Richard Murphy
2022-Carrie Emmons