The Tablet All-Scholastic Team 2016

Caroline M. Bandigan

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School

bandigan2Parish: St. Michael and St. Clement, Staten Island

Family: Priximo Nilo and Bernadette Bandigan, parents

Home Neighborhood: Staten Island

Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society, three years; President of Lasallian Youth at Bishop Loughlin; One of the editors of the Yearbook; Campus Ministry committee; Student Government/ House System, Activities Committee; and teacher of Aikido (Japanese) martial arts and one of the youngest black belts of Aikido World of Alliance

Honors: Pax Christi Young Peacebuilders Award 2016

Scholarships: College of Mount Saint Vincent Corazon Aquino Scholarship, four-year full-tuition; Scholarships from Felician University; New York University; Seton Hall; Wagner

Post-Graduation Plans: College of Mount Saint Vincent to study nursing

Quote of inspiration:
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”                                       — Dr. Seuss