Celebrating the Class of '23
Congratulations to the 172nd graduating class of the Academy! Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!
21 May, 2023
Congratulations to the St. Agnes Academy Class of 2023! We are proud of you and inspired by you! This amazing group of 63 Stars has earned over $9.6 Million in scholarships for achievements in academics, arts, leadership and athletics, and they have been offered admission to 66 colleges and universities. Next fall they will enroll in 26 colleges in 17 states from coast to coast. Colleges they will be attending include Georgetown, Notre Dame, Northwestern, William & Mary, Loyola Marymount, and Tulane.
“The Class of 2023 is remarkable! They embody the true meaning of sisterhood by uplifting one another and praising the accomplishments of their sisters,” said SAA Upper School Dean Heather Valdez. “These young ladies value and support each sister's unique gifts and together, as a class, they have achieved the highest academic and artistic accolades. They are filled with awareness, maturity, and love, and I am excited to see the positive impact they will leave in their communities in the future.”
The following Awards were presented during the Class of 2023 Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremony on May 20 at St. Michael Catholic Church.
Honors in the Class of 2023
Barbara H. Daush Valedictory Medal
Alexandra McLaren
Salutatorian Medal
Anna Heck
Third Honors Medal
Vina Vedala
Departmental Academic Awards
English
Literature Medal: Alexandra McLaren
Writing Medal: Meredith Thompson
Fine Arts
Drama Medal: Adelina Brady
Vocal Music Medal: Paige Jerit
Visual Arts Medal: Sophia Carroll
Leadership
Dare to Lead Medal: Meredith Thompson
Mathematics
Anna Heck
Science
The Mertie Buckman Medal: Alexandra McLaren
Social Sciences
The Bill Cate Excellence in Social Sciences Medal: Vina Vedala
Theology
Saint Agnes Medal: Katherine Fracchia
World Languages
Frank R. Martinez Excellence in Spanish Medal: Anna Heck
Dr. Joy Maness Excellence in French Medal: Melia Bishop
Mary Ellen Sampson Award - The recipient is chosen by the faculty, using the following criteria: selflessness, dedication to all facets of St. Agnes activity, enthusiasm, generosity, rapport with all students and faculty, deep respect for the importance of education, and a strong sense of the presence of God in her life: Brittain Brewer
Read More about the Top Honors Recipients
See a List of Scholarships Awarded
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