Marco Inigo Cadag of Sacred Heart School was recently named as a “Star
Student” by The Respect Program, an education program sponsored by Morris County
waste removal provider, J.P. Mascaro & Sons. The “Star Student” program was created
in 2012 to acknowledge students who stand out in their classroom, school, and
community. Educators have the opportunity to nominate students who demonstrate
qualities of good citizenship and provide evidence of making positive and respectful
choices in their daily lives. Each year, The Respect Program names two individuals as
“Star Students” as part of their educational initiatives.
Marco Inigo was described by his teachers as, “Intellectually gifted, yet modest,
polite, respectful, kind and compassionate toward everyone he meets.” He is respected
and admired by his peers. As the winner of the “Star Student” award Marco was
presented with a gift along with the opportunity to donate $250.00 to a charity of his choice. Marco chose Bantay Bata 163 organization in the Philippines as well as his
parish, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Runner up, Jesse Whalers, also
attends Sacred Heart School and was nominated by her teachers for being a stand out
student.
The “Star Student” award is one of many educational initiatives sponsored by
J.P. Mascaro & Sons. Other initiatives include The Respect Program, a free
educational assembly program that promotes character education and environmental
awareness as well as the Respect Program Educational Grant, that awards up to
$5,000.00 per school in educational grants. For more information regarding any of
these programs, please visit www.jpmascaro.com or www.therespectprogram.com.