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.
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.