The class of 2019 earned $12,450,000 in college scholarships. ((Photo Credit: Mei Lamison/Achona Online) )
The class of 2019 earned $12,450,000 in college scholarships.

(Photo Credit: Mei Lamison/Achona Online)

Seniors Recognized at Honors Convocation

May 21, 2019

On Monday, May 20, the class of 2019 walked through the Brady Center for the last time during their honors convocation. During the event, various seniors were recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics, arts, and more.

“It was a beautiful convocation where all the amazing seniors were recognized. I loved hearing the schools each of the girls will be attending in the fall,” says Riley Schindler (’20).

2019 honors convocation awards included:

Exemplary Stem Designation

Maria Hurtado, Madison Troy

Daughters of the American Revolution

Chanita Belcher

 

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“Former officers hand off a symbol of their position down to the newly elected officers. It shows the lending of leadership from the past to the present. It’s tradition,” says Katelyn Chau (’20).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholars

Lauren Dingle, Sydney Lowman

Hispanic Academic All-Stars

Maria Hurtado, Adrianna Radice, Victoria Wehling

Honors Thespian 

Ella Jurusz, Morgan Tata, Robin Sailor Zander

 

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“The convocation remained me a lot of junior ring. The way they sit, the way they process in, the way they walk is all very similar. I’m excited and apprehensive to do it next year,” says Rachel Brown (’20).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Athlete of the Year 

Greta Dieck

2019 Senior of the Year 

Chanita Belcher

“Chanita deserved all of the awards she won. She’s very responsible, kind to everyone, and an inspiring leader,” says Maggie Jaap (’20).

Highest Service Hours

Myah Rhines with 737 hours, Greta Dieck with 1099 hours

 

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Senior Quater Notes walk to the Brady Center stage to sing Academy’s alma mater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessed Marie Rose Alumni Award

Katherine Taulbee

Dad’s Club Award 

Greta Dieck

Mother’s Association Award 

Hira Khan

Excellence in Visual Arts 

Kelsey Barton

Excellence in Performing Arts 

Robin Sailor Zander

 

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The class of 2019 senior endowment totaled to $85,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Highest Honors in Spanish 

Maria Almendares

Highest Honors in Latin and Science

Lauren Dingle

Highest Honors in English, History, and Math 

Carley Finley

 

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“I am going to miss the seniors because they brought an innovation of ideas,” says Religion teacher Brian Butterly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salutatorians 

Sydney Lowman, Katherine Taulbee

Valedictorian 

Lauren Dingle

Blessed Marie Rose Teacher Award 

Jessica Lamm

 

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