Every year, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is pleased to recognize its Top Scholars, graduating students who have achieved outstanding academic success. These remarkable students have worked hard and used their incredible gifts to earn the highest grade in their secondary school, based on the average of their best six Grade 12 courses.
This year, the YCDSB recognizes 21 Top Scholars. Among the 2025 YCDSB Top Scholars, seven students achieved a perfect 100 per cent average. They are:
- Samantha Chang graduated from Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy in Richmond Hill, Ont. She will attend the University of Toronto to study Engineering Science.
- Monica Galstyan also graduated from Our Lady Queen of the World CA. She will attend the Health Sciences program at McMaster University.
- Anson Kwok graduated from the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Father Michael McGivney CA in Markham, Ont. He will study Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Toronto.
- Vincent Scalamogna graduated from St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School in Richmond Hill, Ont. He will study Engineering at the University of Toronto in the fall.
- Gregory Weigensberg graduated from St. Brother André CHS in Markham. He will attend Queen’s University to study Life Sciences.
- Marc Yassi graduated from St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS. He will study Life Sciences at McMaster University.
- Chris Hanchen Zhang also graduated from the IB program at Father Michael McGivney CA. He will study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto.
A further seven YCDSB Top Scholars graduated with 99 per cent averages.
“Congratulations to our Top Scholars,” said John De Faveri, YCDSB Director of Education. “This is a remarkable accomplishment, and they should be very proud. I want to thank the staff, families and friends who supported these young leaders throughout their time at York Catholic.”
The YCDSB is proud of all its graduating students and is excited to see how its alumni will use their unique gifts to make the world a better place. Thanks to the support of staff and families, YCDSB students enter post-secondary education, apprenticeships and the workforce filled with enthusiasm and purpose.
The YCDSB is one of Ontario’s top-performing school boards, with EQAO and OSSLT scores far exceeding provincial averages. With 97 per cent of YCDSB students graduating from secondary school in five years, the YCDSB has one of the province’s highest graduation rates. An innovative curriculum and dedicated staff help YCDSB students grow and develop every aspect of their lives.
Here are all the 2025 Top Scholars:
| Photo | Name | School | Average |
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Samantha Chang | Our Lady Queen of the World CA | 100% |
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Monica Galstyan | Our Lady Queen of the World CA | 100 |
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Anson Kwok | Father Michael McGivney CA | 100 |
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Vincent Scalamogna | St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS | 100 |
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Marc Yassi | St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS | 100 |
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Gregory Weigensberg | St. Brother Andre CHS | 100 |
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Chris Hanchen Zhang | Father Michael McGivney CA | 100 |
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Rachael Chan | St. Augustine CHS | 99.67 |
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Lilia Ghazvinian | Cardinal Carter CHS | 99.67 |
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Kyle Lan | Sacred Heart CHS | 99.67 |
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Doris Luo | Father Bressani CHS | 99.67 |
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Jeffrey Hu | St. Robert CHS | 99.50 |
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Naya Mueller | St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS | 99.00 |
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Dabria Peta-Dragos | St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS | 99.00 |
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Mikayla Settino | St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS | 98.33 |
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Mishal Daud | St. Joan of Arc CHS | 97.83 |
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Elizabeth Guenkine | St. Elizabeth CHS | 97.83 |
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Kiara Motta | St. Elizabeth CHS | 97.83 |
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Jackson Bradica | Our Lady of the Lake CA | 97.50 |
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Gianfranco Luciano Triolo | Holy Cross CA | 96.17 |
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Jason Bracey-Gibbon | St. Luke CLC | 84.00 |