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Catholic New York annually salutes the hard work and dedication of the members of the senior class graduating from the 43 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York. The valedictorians and salutatorians are recognized for their academic achievements in the listings below. If a school does not use those designations, and instead has selected student speakers, they are noted. The number of graduates of each school is also listed.
Marymount School of New York, Manhattan
Valedictorians: Emma Hennessy, Libby Ferencik, Maeve Brennan
Salutatorian: Amelia Male
Graduation: Tuesday, June 7, at 3 p.m. St. Ignatius Loyola Church; 63 graduates.
St. Barnabas High School, the Bronx
Valedictorian: Derryn James
Salutatorian: Leah Castro
Graduation: St. Barnabas Chapel on Friday, June 3; 56 graduates.
St. Joseph Hill Academy, Staten Island
Valedictorian: Josie Wong
Salutatorian: Lauren Scimeca
Graduation: Friday, June 3, at 4:30 p.m. 99 graduates.
Cardinal Hayes H.S., the Bronx
Valedictorian: Xavier Taveras-Garcia
Salutatorian: Joshua Awadzie-Okwaning
Graduation: St. Patrick's Cathedral, Saturday, June 4, at 8:45 a.m. 189 graduates.
Notre Dame School, Manhattan
Valedictorian: Christina Valenti
Student Council President: Hannah Delaney
Graduation: St. Patrick's Cathedral, Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. 90 graduates.
The Ursuline School, New Rochelle
Valedictorian: Julia Ognibene
Salutatorian: Rory Sibley
Graduation: Kelly Mac Field of The Ursuline School, May 20. 163 graduates.
All Hallows H.S., the Bronx
Valedictorian: Marc Daniel Sandoval
Salutatorian: Theophilus Acheampong
Graduation: Saturday, June 4, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Cathedral. 96 graduates.
Mount St. Michael Academy, the Bronx
Valedictorian: Carlos Navedo
Salutatorian: Szymon Gwozdz
Graduation: Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m., at Mozilo Sports Complex at Mount St. Michael Academy. 148 graduates.
Cardinal Spellman H.S., the Bronx
Valedictorian: Anastasia Karampimperis
Salutatorian: Chaise Artemus
Graduation: Saturday, June 4, at 9 a.m., at Cardinal Spellman High School on Three Monsignors Field. 311 graduates.
Archbishop Stepinac H.S., White Plains
Valedictorian: Carlos Sanchez
Salutatorian: Eduardo Ramirez
Graduation: School’s front terrace, May 26. 180 graduates.
St. Catharine Academy, the Bronx
Valedictorian: Doris Prela
Salutatorian: Ayya Omar
Graduation: June 1 at Salesian High School, New Rochelle. 109 graduates.
Notre Dame Academy, Staten Island
Valedictorian: Alanna Rivera
Salutatorian: Karissa Shamah
Graduation: Friday, June 3, at 5 p.m., on campus. 134 Howard Ave., Staten Island. 104 graduates.
La Salle Academy, Manhattan
Valedictorian: Frank Reyes
Salutatorian: Joshua Rocamora
Graduation: Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m.,St. Patrick's Cathedral. 56 graduates.
Regis H.S., Manhattan
Speaker: Benjamin Kaiserman
Graduation: Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. 136 graduates.
The Montfort Academy
Valedictorian: Malena Sullivan
Salutatorian: David Rae
Graduation: May 25 at The Montfort Academy. 35 graduates.
Fordham Prep, the Bronx
Speaker: Arison Cruz
Graduation: St. Patrick's Cathedral, June 1. 222 graduates.
Loyola School, Manhattan
Valedictorian: Olivia Pasquerella
Salutatorian: Nicolas Corporon
Graduation: Friday, June 3, 10 a.m.,St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Manhattan. 62 graduates.
Moore Catholic H.S., Staten Island
Valedictorian: Ryan Slaven
Salutatorian: Chizitara Anozie
Graduation: Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m., Moore Catholic red athletic field. 89 graduates.
Sacred Heart H.S., Yonkers
Valedictorian: Dayana Lucero
Salutatorian: Madeline Solis
Graduation: Sacred Heart Church, Yonkers, Friday, June 3, at 11 a.m. 64 graduates.
St. Vincent Ferrer H.S., Manhattan
Valedictorian: Esther Lauterbach
Salutatorian: Sarah Obrycki
Graduation: Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m., at St. Vincent Ferrer Church. 105 graduates.
Albertus Magnus H.S., Bardonia
Valedictorian: John Dedyo
Salutatorian: Luke McKenna
Graduation: Friday June 3, 11 a.m., at Albertus Magnus H.S. in Tom Collins Gymnasium. 119 graduates.
St. Raymond Academy, the Bronx
Valedictorian: Franchesca De La Rosa
Salutatorian: Mia Garcia
Graduation: Friday, June 3, 5 p.m., St. Raymond Auditorium. 60 graduates.
Msgr. Farrell H.S., Staten Island
Valedictorian: Steven Marinelli
Salutatorian: James Papandrea
Graduation: May 21, outdoor graduation at Dennis Barrett Memorial Stadium. 207 graduates.
Msgr. Scanlan H.S., the Bronx
Valedictorian: Bernard Juncaj
Salutatorian: Jesna John
Graduation: Msgr. Scanlan High School Campus, Thursday, June 9, 5 p.m. 102 graduates.
Xavier H.S., Manhattan
Valedictorian: Diego Lopez
Salutatorian: Jack McGillick
Graduation: St. Patrick's Cathedral, Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. 260 graduates.
John S. Burke Catholic H.S., Goshen
Valedictorian: Maria Berlingieri
Salutatorian: Christina Zick
Graduation: Saturday, June 4,10:30 a.m., Mount St. Mary College, Newburgh. 92 graduates.
Salesian H.S., New Rochelle
Valedictorian: Christopher Moronta
Salutatorian: Marco LaVecchia
Graduation: Salesian Campus, Wiegand Center, Saturday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m. 110 graduates.
Our Lady of Lourdes H.S., Poughkeepsie
Valedictorian: Jacqueline Carvalho Lehner
Salutatorian: Valerie Marie Bubel
Graduation: Our Lady of Lourdes High School Arts and Athletics, Friday, June 3, at 6 p.m. 189 graduates.
Cathedral H.S., Manhattan
Valedictorian: Jocelyne Villatoro
Salutatorian: Zemira Meade
Graduation: Wednesday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m., St. Patrick's Cathedral. 130 graduates.
St. Joseph by-the-Sea H.S., Staten Island
Valedictorian: Gianna Cipolla
Salutatorian: Shannon Keenan
Graduation: Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m., at St. Joseph by-the-Sea. 268 graduates.
Academy of Mount St. Ursula, the Bronx
Valedictorian: Chanel Cole
Salutatorian: Annette Ibarra Varela
Graduation: Saturday, June 11,11 a.m., at Fordham Preparatory School, the Bronx. 90 graduates.
John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School, Somers
Valedictorian: Megan Flaherty
Salutatorian: Peter Disimini
Graduation: St. Joseph's Church in Somers Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m. 140 graduates.
Preston H.S., the Bronx
Valedictorian: Dritjona Dule
Salutatorian: Brianna Hall
Graduation: Saturday, June 4, 3 p.m., at Preston H.S. 90 graduates.
Iona Preparatory School, New Rochelle
Valedictorian: Andrew Tornatore
Salutatorian: Sean Johnson
Graduation: May 26 at Iona College, New Rochelle. 194 graduates.
Maria Regina H.S., Hartsdale
Valedictorian: Megan McVeigh
Salutatorian: Marianna Synan
Graduation: Friday, June 3, at 5 p.m., at Maria Regina. 122 graduates.
St. Raymond Boys H.S., the Bronx
Valedictorian: Gabriel Pallares
Salutatorian: Julian Abreu
Graduation: May 21 at Msgr. Tierney Auditorium. 110 graduates.
St. Peter’s Boys High School, Staten Island
Valedictorian: Deron Boniface
Salutatorian: Logan Vukovic
Graduation: Friday, June 3, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Peter’s, 7:15 p.m. ceremony in gymnasium. 126 graduates.
Dominican Academy, Manhattan
Valedictorian: Marielle Ann Kudera
Salutatorian: Alessia Coluccio
Graduation: Friday, June 3, 3:30 p.m., at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Manhattan. 53 graduates.
School of the Holy Child
Graduation: Saturday, June 4, at 12 noon, at School of the Holy Child. 73 graduates.
Convent of the Sacred Heart, Manhattan
Valedictorian: Grace Sugrue
Salutatorian: Alia Balser
Graduation: Tuesday, June 14, at 4 p.m. 57 graduates.
St. Jean Baptiste H.S., Manhattan
Valedictorian: Melanie Polanco
Salutatorian: Camila Castrillon
Graduation: Friday June 3, at 3 p.m., at St. Jean Baptiste Church. 71 graduates.
Cristo Rey New York High School, Manhattan
Valedictorian: Alicia Cage
Salutatorian: Jordan Balbuena
Graduation: Friday, June 10, at 2 p.m., St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, Manhattan. 95 graduates.
St. George Academy, Manhattan
Valedictorian: Fernando Mack
Salutatorian: Vitalina Voitenko
Graduation: Saturday, June 11, at 12 noon, St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church.
13 graduates.
