Excellence of Performance Award
This scholarship is open to any student who is a current freshman, sophomore, or junior at Roncalli who has a passion for the performing arts (choir, theatre, or band).
Dr. Tom Madden attended St. Roch Catholic Grade School. After graduating from high school (1971) and the University of Notre Dame (1975), he completed his medical degree at the IU Medical School in 1979. Dr. Madden practiced emergency medicine for 30 years. In addition to his gift for helping others in need, Dr. Tom had a real passion for Roncalli High School and its Performing Arts, as all three of his children, Erin R’02, Lauren R’05, and Austin R’10 participated in countless plays, musicals, show choir competitions, and productions. Tom’s wife, Terri, established this scholarship with the assistance of their children in February 2013.
The 2025 proud recipient of the Madden Scholarship was Sam Smith. Sam is a 2 year member of the show choir. He is a graduate of Nativity’s grade school. His parents are Jennifer and Adam Smith
Sam Smith
MADDEN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT