P.A.T. Award

Employees that Praise and Applaud the Efforts of the Students So They Thrive

Pat Sweeney was a coach, teacher and friend to many during his career at St. Rita School for the Deaf.  

In his memory, the P.A.T. Award was created to honor St. Rita employees who represent the traits that made Pat such a memorable presence at St. Rita.

This year, the award will be presented to Fr. John Bok.  Fr. John served 9 years as the Executive Director at St. Rita and 9 years on the Governing board.