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| Gina (McCabe) Pike (courtesy photo) |
DOVER -
St. Thomas Aquinas High School is pleased to announce Gina
(McCabe) Pike, class of 1971, as the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Alumni
Award. As part of St. Thomas’ Homecoming celebration on Friday, October 12,
Pike was presented with this honor by principal Kevin Collins during halftime
of the football game.
A devoted faculty member at St. Thomas Aquinas High School,
Pike recently celebrated thirty years at the school. It is estimated that she
has taught and enriched the lives of nearly 5,000 students. In that time, she
has moderated service-oriented organizations like Key Club and has worked
intimately both with Students Against Destructive Decisions and the Student
Advisory Board. Pike has constantly worked to serve St. Thomas students,
faculty, and the community as a whole.
At the 2012 Baccalaureate celebration, St. Thomas Aquinas
High School presented Year of Service awards to faculty and staff members. For
thirty years of service, St. Thomas Aquinas traditionally presents a beautiful
wooden chair as a gift. In lieu of a chair, Pike asked that the funds be given
instead to a member of the senior class to help them defray the costs of college.
It is precisely this compassionate and generous spirit that has endeared her to
all who know her.
Pike is also proud to be the mother of two STA graduates,
Justin, ’99 and Jillian, ’04, the mother-in-law of Becky Pike and Bobby Cote
(’04) and the grandmother of Norah Elizabeth Pike and Adalyn Jane Cote.
The St. Thomas community is honored to present this award to
a person who not only believes in the mission of St. Thomas, but has continued
to live her life as a journey to make a difference in the world. For more
information, visit www.stalux.org or call 603- 742-3206.
