St. Lucy’s Auxiliary encourages and inspires a lifetime commitment of volunteer service in young women and honors qualified candidates with the Joan of Arc Medallion. To be eligible for presentation to the Bishop and to receive the Medallion, young women must contribute a minimum of 150 hours of volunteer community service over the course of their high school years. 

OLSH seniors Mary Grace Gauntner and Sara Yakim were presented their medallions by the Auxiliary Bishop Most Reverend William Waltersheid. The girls wore modest white gowns, white shoes, and white gloves to the formal event, and were each escorted by a young man wearing a white tie and black tails.

"Saint Lucy's Auxiliary to the Blind was truly such a large part of my high school career, and I am very honored to be a part of an organization that teaches young women the value of community service,” Mary Grace said. “The night of the Medallion Ball was so special and memorable and I have memories to last a lifetime with my family and friends." Mary Grace has accumulated over 700 hours of service throughout her high school career, and continues to accumulate more.

Participation in St. Lucy’s Auxiliary is popular among young ladies at OLSH, with several others currently working toward earning their own medallions to be awarded at a ball in years to come.