Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School honored Bobby and Bonnie McClure on February 15, as the 2025 Charlie Harbin Distinguished Service Award winners for their service to the school. The Charlie Harbin Distinguished Service Award was established by the Harbin family and is awarded by the school to recognize those selfless individuals who have significantly served Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School and exemplified its values in their lives.
Montgomery Catholic’s president, Mr. Justin Castanza, presented Bobby and Bonnie with an engraved clock at the school’s 17th Annual Monte Carlo Night, in appreciation for the gift of their time. The McClures are the 29th recipients of the Harbin Award.
Bonnie is a proud alumnus of Montgomery Catholic. She is a retired Montgomery Catholic employee of 21 years, a former cheerleading coach, a cheer volunteer, served as the Monte Carlo chair and decorations volunteer for a decade, and continues to volunteer her time as needed in the Central Office.
Together, Bobby and Bonnie are parents of 3 MCPS alumni and grandparents to 3 current students. Over the last 30+ years, they have served as room parents, chaperones, team parents, active members of the Booster Club, and campus clean-up volunteers. They have served on every strategic plan and capital campaign committee in the 2000s. They are active members of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish and are proud advocates of the faith and Catholic education. They are annual donors to the school’s Annual Fund and tuition assistance and have provided significant contributions to the Holy Spirit Campus, including the Blessed Mother statue and the flagpole in honor of Bonnie’s father, Raymond Vollenweider, Sr.
Bobby & Bonnie’s love for Montgomery Catholic is unmatched. They are always willing to serve the school and promote Montgomery Catholic in every way possible. The gift of their time has been an abundant blessing to our school and we are so grateful for their selfless gift of service.
