Four outstanding students at Archbishop Shaw were recognized as this year’s recipients of the Servant’s Heart Scholarship after Holy Mass on Friday, April 4, 2025 in the Shaw Gym.
The Scholarship, which awards $1,000 to one student from each House, honors the legacies of four remarkable Catholic figures: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, St. Dominic Savio, Blessed Carlo Acutis, and St. Francis de Sales. Each scholarship recipient was selected by their respective House prefect for embodying the spirit and values of their House.
A Legacy of Faith and Service
The Servant’s Heart Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of four distinguished alumni: Kenneth Ortolano (’74), Gary Laigast (’67), Devin and Larry Cook (’02/’74), and Donald Frank (’76). These individuals left lasting impacts on the school community, and these scholarship recipients continue their legacy of service and dedication. Family of these beloved alumni were present to award the recipients.
This Year’s Recipients
Peyton Matherne was chosen by Prefect Gavin Richard to represent House Frasatti. In attendance to celebrate Peyton’s accomplishment were members of Mr. Ortolano’s family: his niece Angela Lindsey, his cousin Paula Frank, and his cousin John Frank, Class of 2002.
Larry Thomas received the scholarship from Prefect D’Artanian Miller of House Savio. Larry was joined by the family of Mr. Gary Laigast: his wife Bonnie, his son Andrew and daughter-in-law Melissa, and his brother Guy Laigast, Class of 1979.
Jayden Robiskie was selected by Prefect Carter Newsham from House Acutis. In attendance were the families of Devin and Larry Cook: Larry’s wife Wanda and niece Mecca and Emily Chuter, mother of Andre Cook, son of Devin, who was also present for this award.
Wesley Hebert was awarded the scholarship by Prefect Ivan Smith of House De Sales. Wesley celebrated this achievement alongside the family of Mr. Frank: his son Matthew, Class of 2010, his brother David Frank, Class of 1974, and his nephew John Frank, Class of 2002.
