Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, Delran

 Holy Cross

Preparatory Academy

DELRAN 

Holy Cross grads face the future with resilience

Graduates: 72 Baccalaureate Mass & Commencement: June 5, 2021 Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, Delran Scholarships Received: Approx. $4-5 million

BY LOIS ROGERS  Correspondent

In what she described as “a year like no other,” principal Alice D. Penza lauded the accomplishments of the 72 seniors who composed Holy Cross Preparatory Academy’s Class of 2021.

Despite having to deal with the circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the class earned a total of 350+ college credits in the school’s dual college credit program and received more than $4 million in scholarships.

During the Delran school’s June 5 Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement exercises that followed, Penza recognized the hard work and achievements of the students as they “grew socially and emotionally” while learning to navigate the Father Christopher Colavito, chaplain, offers a blessing to the graduates during the Baccalaureate Mass.

mix of in-school and hybrid learning and social restrictions.

“Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the faculty and staff, you met the challenges of the year,” she said, then commended the families cheering students and faculty on from the bleachers.

“Families who sacrificed to send your children to Holy Cross, stand up and be recognized,” she said as applause resounded.

Among the graduates joining in that applause was Colin Elliot, president of the National Honor Society at Holy Cross, who will be entering Villanova University, Villanova, Pa., this fall.

Elliott expressed his gratitude for the support of. Penza and the “resiliency of the Holy Cross faculty and staff” throughout the months of the pandemic. Continued on 48

___________________  __________________ Grit. ... What does it mean to be gritty? Grit is the power of passion and perseverance towards a goal despite being confronted by obstacles and distractions along the way.

Brianna Wojnar, valedictorian

___________________  __________________ A graduate receives a congratulatory hug from his

Valedictorian: Brianna Wojnar

Salutatorian: Carolyn Arnista

Salutatorian & Gentle Woman Award Megan Curtin

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON GRADUATES!

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