COLUMBUS - The graduates are now on their way on another journey, one in which they may not know what the destination will be.
The path for Katie Wozny is just as uncertain, but she is excited to take the first step, knowing wherever she will be led, it will be under the grace of God.
Wozny was among the 61 students graduating from Scotus Central Catholic Sunday. The 18-year-old daughter of Charlie and Sue Wozny said she knows she is taking a leap of faith by going to a Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., a school and a place where she does not know anyone.
But she is relying on her faith to lead her through, much like she has done the last two years of high school.
It was after a weekend retreat her sophomore year Wozny said her eyes were finally open to the Lord.
“God chose that time in my life to answer my unanswered questions in my Catholic faith,” Wozny said. She embraced the answers she was given and has decided to major in theology and youth ministry in college.
Giving up control of her life to God hasn't always been easy for Wozny, especially for someone her age because doing so isn't something some of her classmates understand. But she said she is glad she has come to an understanding about her faith and knows she is on the right path because she can hear God talking to her through her heart.
Even though she said she would love to be a youth minister in a parish setting, she is content to let God lead her in the right direction.
“My vocation is whatever God wants,” she said. “As long as I'm doing God's work, I don't have any worries.”
At the commencement ceremony, the Rev. Jeff Loseke told graduates during his homily he sees a facet of God in each of student, and because of the abilities each of them has, they as a group can accomplish a lot.
To get there, though, they shouldn't take just the knowledge they've learned, but also the love they have, he said. There is a relationship between knowledge and love. The more you know about something the more you love it, and the more you love something, the more you want to know about it.
He encouraged the graduates to express to the world the knowledge and love they have gained.
“Love is what will show others what you have really learned,” Loseke said.
Also during the ceremony, special awards were given out.
Recognized as the Scotus Alumnus of the Year was Gregg Melliger. The award is given to a distinguished graduate who is a strong supporter of Catholic education; excelled in their vocation; are involved in their parish and community; and has been a member of the alumni for a minimum of 10 years.
Brent Albracht won the Spirit of Scotus Award, which is given to a graduating senior.
The Outstanding Service Award winners were Don and Karen Mroczek. The award recognizes individuals who have served the school with particular distinction.
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