What's Next?

The Class of 2023 has a bright future ahead! Graduates will be off to colleges and universities around the country this fall, with plans to study a wide range of majors: engineering, social work, chemistry, nursing, communications, education, business, art, politics, English literature, psychology—and many more! We stopped just a few to hear about their dreams for the next stage of their educational journeys and how Magnificat helped them prepare.

Caroline Moritz ’23 Wake Forest University, Finance

Caroline’s plans for the future were directly influenced by a class she took at Magnificat: AP Macroeconomics. “Prior to taking this class, I would not have known that business was something that would interest me or that I would want to go into finance in college,” she said. “I learned how the economy functions and the many ways that businesses, the government, and the markets work together.” She also participated in the KeyBank Immersion Program through Magnificat’s Genesis Program and met professionals working in the world of finance. Having participated in the Outreach Club and varsity tennis at Magnificat, she hopes to continue her involvement with clubs and organizations at Wake Forest—and potentially study abroad in a 19th-century house the university owns in Venice, Italy.

Pilar Lee ’23 New York University, Theater

Pilar plans to further her education in theater at New York University’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts this fall in New York City. Having been involved in community theater since a young age, she gave a memorable performance as Mrs. Corry in Magnificat’s production of Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical and also appeared in Matilda. In addition, she participated in the Magnificat Dance Team, Student Council, and the Spanish Honor Society, all on top of taking five AP classes this year.

Beatrice Ghosn ’23

Duke University, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science

Beatrice credits classes such as AP Computer Science Principles, AP Physics, and AP Calculus BC with helping her recognize her interest in computer science and engineering, which she will study at Duke University. “Magnificat’s rigorous classes and focus on college prep helped me feel ready to take on my next chapter,” she said. “The all-girls environment helped me to gain confidence and allowed me to delve into my interests without hesitation.” She has also enjoyed taking Chinese to gain greater appreciation of her Chinese heritage and culture, and she found a second family as a member of the Magnificat Dance Team. At Duke, Beatrice hopes to be involved in tech-related clubs, the Dancing Devils Dance Team, the Chinese Student Association, and other clubs that will allow her to explore her interests. “I am so grateful for my four years at Magnificat and cannot wait for the next four years to come,” she said.