EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE

In their own words

I would like to thank my family for giving me the opportunity to get my education at Moreau Catholic and for always supporting me in all of my endeavors. As a little girl who went to school next door for nine years, I always thought about my high school career. Although my high school experience was not ideal due to COVID, the Moreau community lived up to everything I hoped it would be and more. It has taught me life lessons, while helping me meet my life-long friends. Those friends are some of my number one supporters and are always there to pick me up. I would like to thank all my mentors, especially Ms. McGowan, who throughout my years has guided me through my academic career. Lastly, I would like to thank the Moreau Catholic community for being a second family to me and presenting me with a numerous amount of opportunities. The family I have built at Moreau Catholic from teachers and classmates have made me feel safe with the people here and I know I am always welcome back.

Moreau is a spectacular environment, and I’ve grown so much here. It’s challenging—you are pushed academically, athletically, artistically, and socially out of your comfort zone. All my teachers have dedicated themselves to guiding students to their fullest potential in every single course. I’ve had to work harder, smarter, and more diligently than I’ve ever had to before. But with all those challenges comes a great deal more support. In every space on campus, from the teachers, the administration, and the staff, every single person at Moreau is rooting for you. They all want to see you succeed and will do anything to help you do so. I couldn’t imagine accomplishing any of these achievements without the total support of everyone in the Moreau community—I’ve been empowered. From the second I stepped on campus, Moreau has been like a home away from home, welcoming me, inviting me, and cheering me on. This welcoming spirit from the teachers, administrators, and staff has rubbed off on my classmates, my friends, and me. I saw how the upperclassmen brought life and enthusiasm into every meeting, class, and practice. When I became a junior, I knew I wanted to share this same spirit with incoming students and families, and I have seen their enthusiasm for such a vibrant community. Now that I am a senior, I also feel prepared for college. I am very fortunate enough to attend a wonderful university in the fall of 2023 and couldn’t have done it were it not for the challenges and total support of the Mariner community. With the wonderful opportunities that Moreau has provided me, I’ve been truly grateful to attend Moreau and especially to be the Class of 2023’s Valedictorian.

Gabrielle’s Accomplishments at Moreau Catholic President’s CIF List (Water Polo and Varsity Swimming) | Hackathon Award | MVP MVAL Championships (Varsity Swimming), Commended Student Award (National Merit Scholarship Program for PSAT in 2021) | National Hispanic Recognition Award | Mariner Award (Varsity Water Polo) | Scholastic Excellence Award (U.S. Marine Corps) | Certificado de Membresía (Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica) | Top Ten Senior Certificate | Spanish Dept. Award | Life Membership Award (CSF) | Science Dept. Medal | Link Crew Medal | Founding member of Multi-Heritage Club | Student Leadership Council | Co-Captain Swim Team | Future Female Developers.

Gabrielle is attending UC Berkeley, majoring in Environmental Engineering Sciences

Audrey’s Accomplishments at Moreau Catholic

Mariner Award for Girls’ JV Basketball | ASB Executive Council Medal | GPA Presidents’ Award (four years) | Member of Taiwanese Club, Philipinx, and National Honors Society | Frosh Public Relations Officer | Sophomore Public Relations Officer | Junior ASB Activities Commissioner | ASB Co-Curricular Commissioner.

Audrey will be attending UC Irvine, majoring in Chemical Engineering