St. Peter Chanel Award
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The St. Peter Chanel Award is Marist School's highest honor, recognizing individuals whose exceptional selflessness, support, and leadership have significantly advanced the school's mission in Catholic education.
Named for the Marist saint who sacrificed his life to his missionary work, the award honors those who have had a positive impact on the school in a profound and fundamental way. The exceptional and enthusiastic support of these leaders enables Marist School to fulfill and advance its mission.
St. Peter Chanel Award Recipients
| 2024 | Mr. Wade H. Stribling & Mrs. Celine Sherman Stribling '78 |
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| 2023 | Mr. J. B. Mannelly, Jr. |
| 2022 | Mr. and Mrs. John "Jack" S. Markwalter, Jr. |
| 2021 | Most Rev. Joel M. Konzen, S.M. |
| 2019 | Kathy and Mike Cote |
| 2018 | Mr. Asbury D. (Major) Snow |
| 2017 |
Mr. Clarence H. Smith '68 Rev. John H. Harhager, S.M |
| 2016 | Mr. Timothy J. Cambias, Sr.* |
| 2015 | Mr. Richard J. Reynolds III '52 |
| 2014 | Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Belatti |
| 2013 | Dr. and Mrs.* Victor E. Corrigan II '75 |
| 2012 | Mr. James E. Winchester, Jr. |
| 2011 | Mr. and Mrs. John T. Rhett III |
| 2010 | Dr. James E. Tally |
| 2009 | Mr. Edward C. Mitchell, Jr. |
| 2008 | Mr. Robert B. Morrison |
| 2007 | Mr. and Mrs. W. James MacGinnitie |
| 2006 | Mr.* and Mrs.* Alexander W. Smith '41 |
| 2005 | Mr. Thomas J. O'Haren* |
| 2004 | Mr. J. Robert "Bob" Fitzgerald |
| 2003 | Rev. James L. Hartnett, S.M.* |
| 2002 | Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Trapp |
| 2001 | Mr. and Mrs. William R. Buehler |
| 1999 | Mr.* and Mrs. William T. Schwendler, Jr. |
*deceased
About St. Peter Chanel
Born in France in 1803, St. Peter Chanel joined the newly formed Society of Mary in 1831 and was appointed to the first Marist school in Belley, France. In 1836, eager to do mission work, he and several other Marists volunteered to journey to Oceania, landing on the island of Futuna. Chanel worked with great zeal to bring Christ to the Futunans and was known among the islanders as "the man with the good heart." His success in that regard had a hand in his martyrdom as the local king felt threatened when his son announced he would become a Christian. Chanel was martyred on April 28, 1841, and it is on this date that we celebrate his feast day. In 1954, he was canonized, becoming the first saint of the Society of Mary and the patron saint of Oceania.
