Jim & Lynn Moroney Award

Named for two of the founding benefactors of the School, the Jim and Lynn Moroney Award represents the highest honor bestowed by the Cistercian Alumni Association each year. It is given to an alumnus "whose spiritual commitment to Cistercian is very much aflame and whose dedicated work on behalf of the Cistercian family enkindles our hope for the future." The language of the award reflects the spirit of Cistercian's school motto, Ardere et Lucere - to enkindle and enlighten. Michael exemplifies the spirit of the award in every way.

Jim & Lynn Moroney Award Dinner 2026

It was a wonderful evening at the 2026 Jim & Lynn Moroney Award Dinner honoring Michael Wang '93. Introduced by John Henrich '93 and surrounded by family, friends, and classmates, Mike shared gratitude for his time at Cistercian and his joy to be experiencing all of this again as a current parent. It was a memorable and happy night!

Speeches from the evening are available on the Cistercian Dallas YouTube Channel.

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Previous recipients:

2025	Mr. Michael Moroney '77
2024	Mr. Matthew Nevitt '97
2023	Mr. Matthew Walter '86
2020	Mr. Charles L. Williams III '70
2019	Mr. Luis Barbero '91
2018	Mr. Thomas B. Pruit (Honorary Alumnus)
2017	Mr. Charles Lipscomb '84
2016	Mr. Joe Capasso '88
2015	Mr. David Hocker '96
2014	Mr. Michael G. Donohoe '80
2013	Mr. Mark Roppolo '88
2012	Mr. Thomas P. Lewis '73
2012	Mr. Robert J. Haaser (Honorary Alumnus)
2011	Mr. Stephen C. Rasch '80
2010	Mr. Matthew K. Hawkins '88
2009	Mr. Timothy P. Parker '90
2009	Mr. Rodney J. Walter (Honorary Alumnus)
2008	Mr. David E. Stewart '74
2007	Mr. James M. Bloodgood '74
2006	Mr. James Moroney III '74
2005	Mr. Edward Johnson '80
2004	Mr. James J. Hartnett, Jr. '75
2003	Dr. Stephen Johnston '71
2002	Fr. Peter Verhalen '73
2001	Mr. Warren Andres '77
2000	Mr. Greg Novinski '82
1999	Mr. Andrew Roberts '82
1998	Mr. Billy Hassell '74
1997	Mr. Paul Tomaso '80
1996	Mr. Jere Thompson, Jr. '74
1995	Mr. Peter Smith '74
1994	Mr. Wade Andres '75
1993	Mr. Gary Cunningham '72

For more information, contact Erin Hart at 469-499-5406.

Jim & Lynn Moroney Award