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
“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
Hispanic Academic All-Stars
Maria Hurtado, Adrianna Radice, Victoria Wehling
Honors Thespian
Ella Jurusz, Morgan Tata, Robin Sailor Zander
“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
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
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
“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
