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The Consunji family (above) is conferred the Esprit du Chevalier (“Spirit of the Knight”) Medal by Chevalier College of New South Wales, Australia. The award aims to recognize those with a connection to the school and who have lived their life much like the knights of old—with a “sense of mission.” Owned by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Chevalier College likewise also the Consunjis for exhibiting the Chevalier qualities of courage, compassion, energy, and effort. Chevalier College Foundation Council chair Dick Simpson and Chevalier College principal Chris McDermott flew from Australia to personally present the citation and medal to the family matriarch, Fredesvinda Consunji (seated).