IWA Messenger - Summer 2021

SUMMER 2021

Graduation Edition 2021

The Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament would like to congratulate the IWA graduating classes of 2021 on their achievements and wish them abundant blessings as they journey forward on their scholastic endeavors.

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION

The kindergarten class donned their caps and gowns to commemorate their graduation on May 22nd in the IWA Chapel. With proud families and friends in attendance, the little Angels were recognized with a Mass celebrated by Father John Gaffney, S.O.L.T. Following Mass, students received their diplomas and enjoyed a reception in the James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center.

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATES Paige Adair Trenton Brem Jaival Desai Nerea Francis Riley Franques Dylan Garcia Esteban Gonzalez

Nicolas Gutierrez Hynes Jared Jaime Madison May Claire Olivarez Jackson Olivarez Olivia Ortiz Jaxon Pepito

Savannah Rizzo Peyton Rowland Fiona Ruiz Eva Saenz Rhett Serrato Elliott Smith Agnes Sultenfuss

Hunter Trevino Quinn Trodden Zeriah Turnbull-Estrada Vincent Walker Maddison Webb Samantha Willborn Brooke Yanez

FIF TH GRADE GRADUATION

Fifth graders celebrated their last days at the Elementary Level during their graduation Mass and ceremony on May 23rd in the IWA Chapel. Following Mass, celebrated by Father John Gaffney, S.O.L.T., students received their diplomas and distributed roses to their parents. Students, families, and friends gathered for a reception in the James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center.

Jada Abraham Alessandro Almaguer Matthew Bagala Dominic Barrera Xavier Bean Beckham Benavides Emily Cantu Matteo Castillo

FIF TH GRADE GRADUATES Stephanie Cory Lindsay Garza James Gibson Ian Goodman Xavier Guerra Tobin Hilliard Maddox Jennings Quinn Kenny

Demetrius Larue-Rodriguez Pierce Lawhon Bridy McDavid Brinley Mckenna Joslynn McLaughlin Margaret Nelms Arisela Perez Marcus Phillips

Ethan Rodriguez Elise Rybalka Maxx Trevino Brielle Vasquez Claire Vela Daxton Williams

EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION

Eighth graders were promoted to the High School Level at their graduation Mass and ceremony on May 23rd at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Roger Smith and students received their Certificate of Completion from Middle Level Principal Marci Levings.

EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES

Addie Sue Altemose Landon James Anthony Ace Danger Bernal Logan Jeremy Boswell Carlisle Rose Braman Cullen Joseph Braugh Audrey Michaela Brysch Matthew William Cory Jazmyn Ella Cristan Kelley Hamilton Cruger Julia Marie DeLuca

Kai Andrew Fernandez Ariana Ixchel Fitzpatrick Ilianna Nicole Flores Madison Isabella Asenath Gonzalez Matthew James Huebner Chloe Elena Hurtado Mila Igrova Abigail Rose Kummer William James Manna Matthew Juan-Ramon Martinez

Conagher Lee Mixon William Jackson Moore Nathan Thomas Nelms Jude Jarvis Nerios-Ramsey Valentina Nisimblat Kyle Padraic Owen-Casas Rainaa Shital Patel Isabella Sofia Perez Ben Milam Pettus Addison Rose Rodriguez Cali Rae Rowland

Zohaa Iqbal Sabeeh Adam Emil Sachanowicz Cole Patrick Schulz Addison Claire Sparkman Savannah Lynn Staff Rebecca Claire Taft Camila Neftali Vazquez Leon Yiran Wei

SENIOR GRADUATION

The graduation Mass was celebrated by Most Reverend Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey, S.T.L., D.D. on May 28th at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. During Mass, students participated in a parent recognition ceremony where they gifted their families with roses. The valedictorian Catherine Thomas and salutatorian Charles Flood captivated friends and families with their inspirational speeches before diplomas were presented by Bishop Mulvey, IWA President and CEO Sammie H. Grunwald, and High School Level Principal Jose Torres.

Pablo Aguirre Nash Albrecht Alexander Alonso-Bauer Adrian Austin Raistlin Bailey Jaime Baldwin Rachel Behnke Ryan Busker Isaiah Chimbunde Haley Cox Christopher Cuellar Elijah De La Garza Christopher Deleon

SENIOR GRADUATES

Darien Delgado Anastasia Doherty James Edge Eleanor Ehrman Charles Flood Macy Gonzales Madison Gregor Sydney Guzman Thien Hoang Susana Huerta Seoyoon Jang Paul Jimenez Lucy Kainer

Kevin Koch Michael Koch Anna Kretsinger John Lee Marco Leon Cara Lichtenberger Demitri Lopez Mary Lovoi Jonah Lugo Michael Martinez Giselle McCabe William McCauley Jaina McKenzie

Carolyn McNiff Emma Mendizabal Julia Moore Marjorie Morrison Joshua Perez Rishi Ramachandruni Pranai Reddy Michael Resendez Andrea Reyes Mariana Rojas Ramirez Lindsay Saenz Cyan Sepulveda Jordan Sepulveda

Ayden Smith Lillian Smith Isabella Stanton Moretzsohn Catherine Thomas Mia Tosto Joshua Tschickardt Kya Wight Sage Wright

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God has great plans for you...

-Jeremiah 29:11

Salutatorian: Charles Flood

Valedictorian: Chatherine Thomas

IWA graduating classes are offered millions in college scholarships every year.