Community Celebrates Class of 2026 Academic Achievements at Honors Convocation

On Tuesday, the community, as well as parents/guardians of the graduating Seniors, gathered in the Academy Center for the annual Honors Convocation to celebrate the many achievements of the Class of 2026 and their influence on the Classes of 2029, 2028 and 2027.
The program began with the singing of the Alma Mater, followed by a prayer led by Vice President of Mission Dr. Jessica Wrobleski. Next, President Mrs. Kathryn Purcell provided opening remarks about the Senior class. “This convocation is a celebration of every member of the Class of 2026,” President Purcell shared. After her speech, representatives from the Classes of 2029, 2028, and 2027 shared their thoughts on the graduating class and discussed the positive impact of the class.
 
Congratulations to the following Seniors who were recognized during the program: 
  • The Parker Hannifin STEM Scholarship: Abigail Campbell
  • West Shore Rotary Club Scholarship: Adley Mack
  • Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship: Amari Reese
  • Paul Nelson Randolph Abundant Life Scholarship: Jeanne Camara and Kennedy Green
  • Girl Scouts Gold Award: Katherine Hren
  • Howley College Scholars: Jaeliz Martinez, Christiana Nguyen, Amari Reese and Karin Youssef
  • Manus Christi Award: Clare Grady
  • Sursum Libros Reading Program Award: Madison Ball
  • Don Kostell Award for Excellence in Athletics: Abigail Campbell
  • NFHS National Award of Excellence: Brigid Hyland
  • Arthie Griffin Sportsmanship Award: Mary Dial
  • Four-Year Department Award - CORE: Katherine Goodman
  • Four-Year Department Award - Digital Arts: Leah Fillis
  • Four-Year Department Award - Pre-Engineering: Rachel Oldfield
  • Four-Year Department Award - English: Olivia Schaffner
  • Four-Year Department Award - Math: Abigail Campbell
  • Four-Year Department Award - Performing Arts: Rachel Oldfield
  • Four-Year Department Award - Science: Katherine Sandy
  • Four-Year Department Award - Social Studies: Audrey Ronayne
  • Four-Year Department Award - Visual Arts: Madelaine Catacutan
  • Four-Year Department Award - French: Katherine Hren
  • Four-Year Department Award - Latin: Megan Fredrick
  • Four-Year Department Award - Mandarin Chinese: Christiana Nguyen
  • Four-Year Department Award - Spanish: Violet Hils
  • National Merit Finalists: Abigail Campbell, Megan Fredrick and Katherine Sandy
  • Phi Beta Kappa Award: Brigid Hyland
  • Outstanding Student: Brigid Hyland
Two faculty members were also recognized for the 2025-2026 school year: CORE Ministry Member Mr. Joseph Basalla, receiving the Sister Edith Franz, CSJ Award and Instructional Librarian and Nazareth Library Department Chair Mrs. Rebecca Synk, receiving the Sursum Corda Award. The community also honored Principal Mr. Jeff Sutliff for his 13 years of service to the Academy, as he will be leaving at the end of the school year. The Academy Chorale closed the program by singing a song dedicated to the Class of 2026. 
 
Thank you to all parents/guardians and family members of the Class of 2026 who attended the program in person or via livestream. Click here to view photos of the awardees.
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