Blessing of the Seniors – Taryn Watkins
“. . . It feels like it was just yesterday when we were all excited about starting school for the first time and going back to school shopping so we could have the best backpacks, the best color pencils and the best lunch boxes. . . . It feels like it was just yesterday when we were anxious the night before the first day of school . . . It feels like it was just yesterday when we were asked the question ‘what do you want to be when you grow up?’ . . . It feels like just yesterday. But it is today, the beginning of our unique journeys into adulthood. And for many the journey that we experienced to get here hasn't been easy and sometimes even felt impossible. . . . this year has been the hardest year I have experienced as I lost my dad right before Christmas break . . . facing this great loss set me back tremendously. I missed the month of December, basketball games, midterms, homework assignments and much more. I felt like I was frozen in time . . . This was until two important faculty that Parish has blessed me with helped instill the fight back in me – Ms. Turner and Coach Rae . . . . Coach Rae told me that I have to be where my feet are at that moment, in that time; do not focus on yesterday or worry about tomorrow. Everyday is a new chance to live, a gift to live, it is truly another shot at life. It was here that I realized that I was too focused on the stressors of the future, so much that I didn't even cherish the present moments I was in and overlooked the small, beautiful things the world had presented to me each day. . . . The grief I experienced through the adversity of life's challenges showed me a love that made my heart more gentle but my mind much wiser. So, class of 2024, although it is hard to not worry about the future and the stressors that come with it, be where your feet are and live life in your truth. . . . we have to own adversity and allow it to teach us. We have to continue to choose life no matter how hard it may be because it is truly one of the greatest gifts to have. . . . we have to show up and show out, cherish every moment and stand in your truth!”
Graduation Speeches 2-7
Class of 2024 8-11
All Acceptances, Matriculations & Scholarships 12-13
Highlights from Commencement Season 14-17
More About the Class of 2024 18-19
Blue Shirt Chapel – Nikki Spencer
“. . . a short story ‘Eleven’ by Sandra Cisneros. She explained how getting older wasn’t the acquisition of new knowledge but instead an accumulation of lessons we learned at every age prior. And for the first time in my life a phenomenon I had always felt was put into words . . . ‘when you wake up on your 11th birthday you expect to feel 11, but you don't. . . . You feel like you're still 10. And you are – underneath the year that makes you 11.’ . . . As I got older, I began to see it more and more, and as I worked through freshman year I had to understand that my stressed, almost childish response to my entire life changing wasn’t an abandonment of the older person I’d become but it was the coping skills of eight year old me who did NOT like to change. As a stage manager . . . when actors, crew or even directors were simply responding to stress they were not doing so as the age they are now but as a younger version that just needed a bit more patience and compassion. As I look out at all of you trying to look through a crystal ball and figure out what’s next, the best advice I can give to you is that as you go through your life, understand that everyone else around you isn’t just the grown age they are now, but also sensitive four year olds, awkward 13 year olds and even rebellious 16 year olds. So, respond to them with the grace and kindness that is given to everyone at those ages. Because the people we are today are an accumulation of each moment, memory and event in our lives. So, as we pass the blue shirt from one senior class to another, it’s not just about carrying on the legacy of those before you, but . . . adding to the legacy that is the Parish senior class. . .”
Baccalaureate – Celia Allen
“. . . If I had been thrust into college or even life outside of high school just a few years ago, I would have been completely lost. In fact, I believe none of us were prepared for life after high school until fairly recently. . . .We’ve faced these four years with strength and determination, showing perseverance despite our wide set of challenges. . . . But these obstacles weren't purposeless. Instead, they've paved our future path, one full of challenges that we might have flinched from a few years ago but are now ready to face head-on.
. . . Romans 8:18 [reads], ‘The pain you’ve been feeling cannot compare to the joy (or glory in some versions) that’s coming.’ . . . in the present moment, all of those moments in which we felt so overwhelmed with our personal lives seem to pale in comparison to the overwhelming joy (mixed with a bit of anxiety, of course) brought forth with [our] graduation . . . As we sit here in this beautiful church today . . . with clammy hands and racing hearts, I wonder: would our freshman selves recognize us? . . . would they recognize their immaturity in our maturity, their ignorance in our wisdom or their curiosity in our knowledge? . . . I would certainly say that in this moment, a glory has been revealed to us that we never thought possible four years ago, and this beauty will continue to brighten and expand as we head into the world and continue on our path of growth, exploration and excellence that has been set into motion by Parish, and by each of you . . .”
Senior Dinner Blessing – Ciara Matthews
“. . . The Lord has wonderful plans for each and every one of you. And I pray that you do not desire to control these plans but to let them fall into place. As Jeremiah 29:11 tells us: ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ May this evening be a testament to your hard work, dedication and unwavering spirit. May it serve as a reminder of the bonds forged, the lessons learned and the dreams yet to be fulfilled. May your futures be bright, your hearts full and your paths illuminated by the light of possibility. And so, as my heart is filled with gratitude and joy, let us pray for the seniors of Parish Episcopal School, celebrating our achievements and honoring our legacy, but also anticipating the countless opportunities and adventures that lie ahead of us. To the Class of 2024, may your lives be blessed abundantly and may your futures shine ever brighter. . . .”
Senior Dinner Address – Alex Rees
“. . . Leaving high school means leaving friends that inspire me and teachers that encourage me every day. . . . Having a goodbye that is so difficult truly shows you how special this place is and how lucky we all are to have a community that supports us. I remember coming on my visit to Parish in 4th grade. I was so nervous . . . I specifically remember going to recess with everyone in the grade above me and little 4th grade Alex was terrified. However, the second I walked outside, people were inviting me to play soccer, gaga ball, basketball, really whatever playground game you could think of! The community Parish surrounds you with is one to cherish forever, and I want to say thank you. Thank you Parish, thank you to all my amazing teachers and thank you to all of my friends and classmates who have walked alongside me on this tremendous journey. . . . on Saturday, we enter into the next stages of our lives . . . Each and every one of us will face important choices as we move forward in life. . . . Failure has seven letters but so does success. Hate has four letters but so does love. Sad has three letters but so does joy. Enemies has seven letters but so does friends. Lying has five letters but so does truth. Negativity has 10 letters but so does positivity. And shame has five letters but so does pride. You will always have a choice in life, so choose the better side and change the world for the better. Don’t be afraid of failure. Try new things and take risks. Push yourself to exceed your limits and the right side, the right choice, will follow. . . . We hold the potential to be great leaders, changemakers and innovators destined to leave our mark on the world.”
Senior
Dinner
Farewell – Lainey Gutow
“. . . Surround yourself with people who lift you up. Love yourself. And never take a single moment for granted. To my fellow classmates, you have supported me and guided me in ways that I could not have ever imagined, thank you. To Parish, thank you for providing us with every opportunity and experience we could ever ask for. Your dedication and patience with each one of us have left a lasting impact. And to our parents, you are probably wondering at this point in the evening just where has all the time gone, or planning your next beach vacation without us! Your endless love, sacrifices and unwavering support are all the reasons we are here tonight. Finally, graduates, even though we may stand on this threshold of an ending, we also have the chance to stand on this arch of an awesome new beginning. I wish each and every one of you nothing but the best. I hope you all take everything in that comes your way, and I hope you all take with you the small moments that make life so beautiful. . . . ”
Commencement Invocation – Polly Brown
“Dear God, thank you for allowing all of us to be together today for this very special occasion - this opportunity for us to be together in community to honor and celebrate in comfort, beauty and peace. As we gather here on the brink of a new chapter in our lives, we are filled with appreciation for this moment and gratitude for the journey that brought us here. Lord, we ask for your guidance and strength. While we continue to grow and mature away from Parish, may we continue to do so with open hearts and minds, ready to embrace new opportunities and challenges with wisdom and courage. Help us to always remember the lessons we have learned and give us the capacity to apply this knowledge in the future. Remind us to always act with kindness and compassion toward others. We pray for our families, teachers, administrators, coaches and all those who have supported us along the way. May they all be forever blessed for the dedication and love they have poured into us. As we go out into the world, help us carry forward their love as a comfort and source of strength for ourselves and as a gift that we can share with others. We offer you this prayer in gratitude and hope. We are grateful for the people and the experiences that have shaped us throughout our time at Parish. And, we are hopeful for the new opportunities that lie ahead - opportunities to make new friends, expand our thinking, explore new possibilities and contribute positively to the world. We will go forward knowing that, through you, all things are possible. Amen.”
Commencement Welcome – Abby Melgarejo
“Good afternoon, friends, faculty and family members of my fellow graduates. I’m honored to welcome you all today. Buenos días a todos. Es un honor para mí dirigir este saludo a todos los asistentes de este evento. . . .. . . in Peru in the Quechua language the word "Tupanachikkama" is used, meaning it’s not goodbye but see you later, adding a beautiful cultural dimension to our reflections . . . It encapsulates the sentiment of both bidding farewell and expressing the hope of reunion in the future. Indeed, as we part ways with high school, it's not just an ending but also a pause before new beginnings, new adventures and new connections. . . . En este tiempo, le doy muchísimas gracias a todos los padres apoyando a nuestra clase de 2024. I am grateful to our families and teachers for their encouragement and support. We couldn't have made it this far without all your hard work and sacrifices. Now, as I move forward, I carry with me my father's advice, to remain resilient in the face of obstacles and with effort and perseverance, I am confident that a bright future awaits all of us. . . . Our achievements are a testament to our hard work, perseverance and the unwavering support of our loved ones throughout these past years. May our future be filled with continued success, fulfillment and meaningful connections. . . Congratulations, Class of 2024!”
Commencement Faculty Speaker Introduction –Taylor Willis and Maiya Gupta
“. . . You may recognize our speaker from your TikTok feed, but we know him as our poemobsessed, baseball-crazed teacher who always has faith in his students to read and stay engaged (even if they’re all suffering from senioritis). . . . Before coming to Parish . . . He was filmed frantically informing his students that he had lost ‘The Inquisitor's Tale’ and pleaded for any information that could aid him in finding it. This fourteen second video received 1.3 million views. So, imagine our surprise when we walked into class our junior year to see Mr. Kerr, the viral book guy from TikTok. Mr. Kerr came to Parish at the beginning of our junior year. Although this isn’t a significant amount of time, what is significant is the mark he’s already made on Parish in these two short years. . . . as time progressed he taught his students not only to respect poetry but to find the beauty words can provide. . . . Mr. Kerr's lessons extended far beyond the classroom. He taught us that it's okay to stumble along the way and that progress isn't about the mistakes we make, but embracing them as signs of growth. . . . Whether officiating weddings, delivering homilies or bonding over sports, Mr. Kerr's presence enriches our lives. Please help us in extending a heartfelt welcome to Mr. Kerr!”
. . . I think one of my weaknesses as a teacher is my inflated sense of my class’s importance. . . . But every year May rolls around and sort of cuts me down to size. You all go off, and I fade from my self-created spotlight, and I remember again that I don’t play a starring role in your lives. Mine is a brief but perhaps memorable cameo. . . . I’m grateful and deeply honored that you’ve given me this little loophole back into your lives and I hope that what I have to offer you this afternoon is worthy of your attention. . . .
What is the nature and value of attention? . . . To attend to something or someone is to extend one’s consciousness, to lay hold of something. Our attention, then, is something personal and intimate. Our experience, our consciousness, moment by moment is defined by where the camera of our perception is directed. . . .
. . . [as educators] we were never asking you to attend to us, but rather to what we were pointing to. . . . In my class, my promise was that in paying your best attention to a poem, you would discover beauty. . . . The foreign language teacher promises that by giving over your attention to vocabulary and noun declensions, you might be granted entrance to an entire culture . . . The history teacher promises that by careful attention to the past we might understand our fraught inheritance, that by accounting for the successes and sins of yesterday, we might move into tomorrow more gracefully, more peaceably. . . . The promise of school is that in the drudgery of oftenmonotonous attention, there is the possibility of discovery – and that matters. . . . true attention desires a world that’s ever expanding, and with great joy finds that the universe obliges. . . . In your time here, this is what we were after. We had no interest in trying to get you to know everything. We hoped you learned just enough to want to go find something new. . . . I’m not naive enough to imagine that this kind of discovery happened in my class. But I do think I am naive enough to hope that it happened somewhere, sometime here at Parish. . . .
. . . there’s a form of attention that no school, no institution could instill in you that lies beyond and above this eye for discovery. . . . redemptive attention. A deep insistence to look into the very soul of a thing, and to name not what it is now, what it has become, but what it was made to be, what it might be again. To see in a broken engine block or a broken heart the possibility of restoration, of goodness, of wholeness, of beauty, if only someone might linger long enough to attend to it, see it, to recall it to life. . . . You can’t learn this form of attention by looking at any of the whiteboards in our classrooms. But you can learn it by looking out [in the Meyerson]. Because another way of saying redemptive attention is love. In this room today are those who held you in their arms when you were a tender, vulnerable thing. . . . those out here paid a worrying, loving, particular attention . . . Their attention was captivated by you – just you. Just as today these faces beam with pride, not at what you’ve achieved or earned – it’s just you. . .
. . . Dear class of 2024, to pay attention is to pay a great price. Make it count. Make it worthy. May you see and hold with open hands a world of possibility. May you see in the unfolding of creation an invitation into joy and goodness. And may you see in that which is ignored and ugly, that which is broken and hurting, your call to redeem, to restore, to love. . . . may the God of love, who holds you in the palm of his hand, bless you and keep you, now and ever more.
Commencement Student Address – Alex Casale
“. . . Today is a day that will be marked in our minds’ calendars for years to come. . . The formality, the magnificence and the solidity of today will all be locked down tight . . . Somewhere where it will never be given up to the hands of forgetting. Because today is special. . . . Why do we create such a level of importance for this event – no, this whole day – surrounded by receiving a sheet of paper? Why doesn't the School just take our diploma, stuff it in an envelope, throw it in the mail and say, ‘You’ll get that in about two to four business days. Thank you for coming to Parish, we hope you enjoyed your time here, bye-bye!’ . . . it seems almost stupid what I’m asking. Graduation is important. End of story. But what is the reason behind its importance? There’s no magical significance of Saturday, May 25, 2024. It’s just a regular day. . . . no, no, no, today is important for us. . . . The reason behind graduation doesn’t lie in the paper. It's not for the ceremony but the ceremony is for the memory. If it wasn't for all this, then how do we know that we'd remember the occasion? . . . these unifying moments. . . meant to connect us all through a shared memory. . . . designed specifically to be a culmination of a series of events that have led to that one thing. . . . the pure joy of getting to walk at senior night, celebrating the dedication and achievement of those who will soon graduate. . . . Performing a show you’ve worked so hard on to get just right. . . . Anyone in theatre can understand the bittersweet feeling of a last show. . . . I think about these moments. I remember my last show. But I remember beyond that. . . . the countless rehearsal hours . . . the good times, and the bad, that we shared as a cast and crew . . . the memories made along the way. My last show consolidated that into one defining moment for me. Something that I can look back on that makes me feel all the different ways I felt throughout our three months of rehearsal. . . . As a class, this is our “last show.” . . . This event, like all the other solidifying moments we’ve had throughout the years, is meant for us to remember it. It’s the ultimate consolidation of our high school experiences. Something for us to look back on and remember . . . The ways we grew, changed. The memories we made, the things that we learned. . . . as we leave behind uniforms, repurposed oil company buildings and blue football fields, moving to new, unknown things, . . . The least you can do, is to think. To think about something is to be thankful for it. . . . Use this, today, this very moment as a catalyst. . . . A home base for all your high school experiences. A place to relive the growth you experienced, the challenges you faced, the times you had – good and bad – living through this experience. Don’t let it go to waste. . . . Today is a celebration. It’s a day we’re meant to remember. . . . the time you spent here, the friends you had, the relationships you fostered, the things you learned, the ways you grew and changed. . . . be thankful and don’t forget it.”
Commencement Farewell – Maya Lunia
“. . . Hugging your friends after the spring play. Finally mastering the art of an APUSH DBQ. Dancing in the rain at your senior year arboretum retreat. . . . those were some of the moments that have defined my time at Parish. Everybody here has similar momentsmemories that flood into our heads as we say one final goodbye. . . . laughter and connection, I think, is the anchor that secured us as we moved from Rube Goldberg projects to college applications. . . . it's only right to take one of our final moments together to truly appreciate the unconditional support we’ve cultivated. To me, today celebrates not merely our individual journeys but their intersections - the perfect ways in which all of our paths intertwined. . . . our knowledge and skills have grown tremendously with each book we’ve read, conversation we’ve had and day we’ve lived thus far. . . . Each of these lessons and each of these connections, however, are not stationary objects bound to the Parish hallways but instead souvenirs that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. . . . It's now time to wave our final goodbye. It’s time to say farewell to the Great Hall, to our A and B Day schedules, to our advisories and classes, and to so much more. The memories we’ve made, however, remain graciously by our sides as we usher in a new era of ‘hellos.’”
Damian Kher Abrol
Gabriella Alexander
Celia Somerset Allen
Alexis Leigh Arnoldi
Zeke Aharon Barnett
Saina Reddy Beemidi
Camlyn Elizabeth Belle
Julia Catherine Bixby
Kora Kay Blue
Adelaide Marie Boisture
Caleb Mikol Bowers
Polly Grace Brown
Caroline Estes Burkhardt
Alex Joseph Casale
Katherine Elizabeth Chisolm
Olivia Alexis Cohen
Peyton Alexandria Cole
Cora Ann Collins
Eleanor Lincoln Conner
Sean Alexander Cross
Hutchinson Harrod Crow
Owen Ward Andrew Dalziel
Harris Vaqar Dar
Josephine Halle Davidsohn
Andrew Joseph Denheyer
Isabella Maria Dickason
Lily Katherine Dunk
Gisele Mary Rose Enrico
Joseph Andrew Enrico
Catherine Marie Everitt
Nicholas Boothman Farris
Benjamin Nelson Foster
Kaidyn Skyler Fountain
Abby Lynn Freeman
Wyatt Lane Gamble
Brooke Olivia Gellman
Elizabeth Anne Gerow
Trevor Ben Gervis
Trevor Steven Godkin
Lauren Claire Grimes
Noel Michaela Grossman
Maiya Riyana Gupta
Lainey Rose Gutow
Hudson James Haasz
Aidan Pierce Hall
Kyle Grant Hamburger
Shepard Robinson Harrington
Jacob Adam Hoffman
Reagan Clary Holmes
Sofia Adriana Ibarguengoytia
Caleb Mitchell William-Joseph Irving
Akash Rohan Jain
Ananya Jain
Isaiah Ameachy Johnson
Annie Grace Joyner
Nathan David Jurgens
Jack Augustine Kanewske
Jeremy Evan Kaplinsky
Deborah Judith Klein
Josephine Rose Legate
Samiuela Atamani Enoni Liu
Maria Elise Lowder
Maya Jade Lunia
Austin James MacLean
Anita Isabella Mahtani
Laura Jessica Mangelsdorf
Avery Elise Marshall
Joshua Eli Martinez
Ciara Elizabeth Matthews
Savannah Jane McDonald
Mercer Wiley McDougal
Liam Joseph McGonnell
Christopher Daniel McMahon
Ivie Allison Mehary
Abigail Dianna Melgarejo
Samantha Robin Miller
Thomas Nicholas Milo
Noor Irfan Moosa
Eva Ruth Newberger
Prateek Oblumpally
Ashley Nicole Patterson
Jacob Elijah Pequeno
Colgin Alan Pettit
Sydney Emile Phillips
Carlos Fidel Pineda
Carly Nicole Polka
Chloe Olivia Polka
Cole Michael Polka
Krish Reddy Pudu
Leila Rastin
Tanush Peddireddy Reddy
Alexandra Grace Rees
Maddux Gabriel Reid
Meritt Montgomery Reynolds
Finley Woodard Roberts
Nicholas Anthony Rolfi
Omer Ron
Sofia Rooney
Cole Nathaniel Scott
Devraj Sehgal
Benjamin Scott Sheena
Dylan Michael Sherman
Indigo Lee Sims
Amelia Catherine Spencer
Eli Sander Spett
Sienna Alexis Stagen
Lillian Marie Tierney
Taryn Michelle Watkins
Nathan Kimbrough Weber
Lauren Kay West
Luke Stone West
Parker Thomas Wilderom
Taylor Kathryn Willis
Ty Austin Witte
Jade Avery Wood
Caden Nichelle Young
Congratulations to the 116 members of our 18th graduating class on their college acceptances. We celebrate our graduates, who have grown in Wisdom, Honor and Service, as they look toward the future as bold leaders and creative learners set to impact our complex global society.
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Adelphi University
Alpha Epsilon Education Foundation
Mary George Memorial Scholarship
American University
Dean's Scholarship
Appalachian State University
Arizona State University
Living & Learning Award
New American Univerity Scholarship
Arkansas State University
Auburn University
Academic Charter Scholarship
Academic Heritage Scholarship
Academic Presidential Scholarship
Austin College
Academic Honors Scholarship
Campus Visit Grant
John D. Moseley Alumni Scholarship
Austin Community College*
Babson College
Baldwin Wallace University
Dean's Scholarship
Baylor University
Distinction Award
Belmont Abbey College
Academic Scholarship
Boston University
Brandeis University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
University Academic Scholarship
The Catholic University of America
Legacy Grant
Parish Scholarship
Scholarship
Chapman University
Dean's Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Claremont McKenna College
Clemson University
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines
Presidential Scholarship
Colorado State University
Green & Gold Scholarship
Columbia University
Connecticut College
Dean's Scholarship
Dallas College
DePaul University
Dickinson College
Academic Merit Scholarship
Duke University
Eckerd College
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Elon University
Emory University*
Florida International University
Florida State University
Fordham University
Dean's Scholarship
The George Washington University
Presidential Academic Scholarship
Georgia Institute of Technology
Grinnell College
Hampton University
Harvard University
High Point University
Howard University
Indiana University Bloomington*
Dean's Scholarship
Hutton Honors College Scholarship
Iowa State University
Academic Achievement Award
University Exploration Award
James Madison University
Kansas State University
Kenyon College
Presidential Scholarship
Knox College
Trustees Scholarship
Land of Lincoln Award
Lehigh University
Lewis & Clark College
Oregon Maple Scholarship
Louisiana State University
Transformation Non-Resident Scholarship
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Marist College
Marist College Presidential Scholarship
Marquette University
Pere Marquette Scholarship
McGill University
McNeese State University
Athletic Scholarship
Michigan State University
1855 Scholarship
Millikin University
Mississippi State University
Montana State University
Achievement Award
Montclair State University
Presidential Scholarship
Morehouse College
Corella and Bertram F Bonner Scholarship
Morgan State University
The New School
North Central College
Northeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
The Ohio State University
National Buckeye Scholarship
Trustees Scholarship
Oklahoma State University
Non-Resident Achievement Scholarship
Oregon State University
Provost Scholarship
Otis College of Art and Design
Pace University
Pennsylvania State University
Discover Award
Pepperdine University
George Pepperdine Achievement Award
Point Park University
Artistic Achievement Award
Dean's Academic Award
Prairie View A&M University*
Praire View A&M University Scholarship
Purdue University*
Athletic Scholarship
Regent's University London
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Early Application Scholarship
Leadership Award
Medal Scholarship
Rhodes College
Presidential Scholarship
Rhodes Grant
Spencer Fellowship
Rice University
Richmond American University
London
Rochester Institute of Technology
Academic Merit Scholarship
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Merit Scholarship
Rutgers University
Academic Scholarship
Saint Louis University
Ignatian Scholarship
Saint Louis University, Madrid
Saint Mary's College
Sam Houston State University
Samford University
Academic Scholarship
San Diego State University
Santa Clara University*
Bronco Scholarship
Dean's Scholarship
SCAD: Savannah College of Art & Design
Scripps College
Sewanee: The University of the South Ecce Quam Bonum Award
Southern Methodist University*
BBA Scholars Award
Distinguished Scholarship
Provost Scholarship
Second Century Scholarship
Spring Hill College
St. Edward's University
Edwardian Scholarship
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Dean's Scholarship for Academic Achievement
National Honors Award
Presidents Scholarship
Stephen F. Austin State University
Stetson University
Syracuse University
Chancellor's Scholarship
Founders' Scholarship
Success Scholars Award
Texas A&M University
Presidential Scholarship
Texas Christian University*
Dean's Scholarship
Faculty Scholarship
Founders' Scholarship
Texas Tech University*
Presidential Scholarship
Trinity University
Dean's Scholarship
Tufts University
Tulane University of Louisiana
Merit Scholarship
Union College
Presidential Scholarship
The University of Alabama
Alumni Scholar Award
Competitive Admissions Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
UA Scholar Scholarship
University of Arizona
Excellence Award
Recognition Award
University of Arkansas*
New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California-Santa Cruz
Undergraduate Dean's Award
University of Colorado Boulder*
Chancellor's Achievement Scholarship
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Additional Scholarships Earned
Mary Loving Blair Foundation Award
Beasley Family Foundation Award
University of Colorado Denver
Academic Merit Scholarship
University of Connecticut
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Husky Achievement Award
University of Denver
Chancellor Scholar
Provost Scholarship
Deans Scholarship
Residence Hall Grant
Rocky Mountain Scholar
University of Florida
University of Georgia* Classic Scholarship
University of Health Sciences Pharmacy in St. Louis Athletic Scholarship
University of Houston
University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign
University of Iowa
National Scholars Award
Texas Access Award
The University of Kansas
KU Achievement Scholarship
KU Excellence Scholarship KU Performance Scholarship
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana
University of Louisville National Scholars Award
University of Maine
University of Maryland
University of Miami* President's Scholarship
The Allen and Linda Meyer Award for the Outstanding Graduate
The Rev. Jerry D. Godwin Religious Leadership Award
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Award
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church Buhl Scholarship
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Grand Boule Scholarship
National Merit PepsiCo Merit Foundation
Paul Forrest Dixon Engineering
The George Beadle Scholarship Award
Karl Reiss Award
sySTEMs Engineering Award
sySTEMs Technology Award
University of Michigan*
University of Minnesota
National Scholarship
The University of Mississippi*
University of Missouri Columns Award
Mark Twain Award
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Husker Heritage Tuition Scholarship
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Texas
Excellence Dean's Scholarship
University of Nottingham
The University of Oklahoma* Academic Achievement Award Award of Excellence
Non-Resident Honor Award
University Scholarship
University of Oregon
Minds Move Mountains Scholarship Summit Scholarship
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond*
Presidential Scholarship
University of Rochester Trustee Scholarship
University of San Diego
Trustee Scholarship
University of Southern California
The University of Tampa
The University of TennesseeKnoxville*
The University of Texas at Austin*
The University of Texas at Dallas
Academic Excellence Scholarship
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas Permian Basin
The University of the Arts
Dance Scholarship
University of Toronto
University of Tulsa
Presidential Scholarship
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of West London
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Julian Burruss Scholarship
Valparaiso University
Wake Forest University*
Washington and Lee University*
Washington State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Weatherford College
Athletic Scholarship
Western Illinois University
Athletic Scholarship
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Presidential Scholarship
Xavier University
Academic Merit Scholarship
HONORS/ SPECIAL PROGRAMS ACCEPTANCES
DAMIAN ABROL
Indiana University Bloomington, Kelley School of Business
ELLA ALEXANDER
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
KATHERINE CHISOLM
The University of Texas at Austin, Liberal Arts Honors Program
COLLEGE ATHLETES
CAMLYN ELIZABETH BELLE Washington and Lee University
CALEB MIKOL BOWERS University of Tulsa
PEYTON ALEXANDRIA COLE University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis
ELEANOR LINCOLN CONNER University of Michigan
HUTCHINSON HARROD CROW Columbia University
HARRIS VAQAR DAR Grinnell College
NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN FARRIS Western Illinois University
CALEB MITCHELL WILLIAMJOSEPH IRVING Purdue University
SAMIUELA ATAMANI ENONI LIU McNeese State University
CIARA ELIZABETH MATTHEWS Weatherford College
IVIE ALLISON MEHARY Trinity University
JACOB ELIJAH PEQUENO Arkansas State University
ALEXANDRA GRACE REES Washington and Lee University
MADDUX GABRIEL REID Harvard University
CATHERINE EVERITT University of Oklahoma, Honors College
JOSEPHINE LEGATE
The University of Mississippi, The Croft Institute for International Studies
LEILA RASTIN
Indiana University Bloomington, Kelley School of Business
TANUSH REDDY
The University of Texas at Austin, Plan II
BENNY SHEENA
The University of Texas at Austin, Plan II & McCombs School of Business
NICHOLAS ANTHONY ROLFI
Austin College
DYLAN MICHAEL SHERMAN Claremont McKenna College
INDIGO LEE SIMS
Sam Houston State University
TY AUSTIN WITTE
Texas Christian University
CADEN NICHELLE YOUNG Prairie View A&M University
COLLEGE ARTISTS*
SAINA REDDY BEEMIDI The New School
KORA KAY BLUE Dickinson College
SEAN ALEXANDER CROSS Case Western Reserve University
SOFIA ADRIANA IBARGUENGOYTIA Savannah College of Art and Design
ANANYA JAIN
University of Michigan
MERITT MONTGOMERY REYNOLDS Lehigh University
AMELIA CATHERINE SPENCER Syracuse University
LILLIAN MARIE TIERNEY Point Park University
FIRST-TIME MATRICULATIONS
Arkansas State University
Case Western Reserve University
Dallas College
Florida State University
McNeese State University
Mississippi State University
Morehouse College
The New School
Point Park University
Prairie View A&M University
Regent's University London
Saint Louis University, Madrid
University of Connecticut
University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Weatherford College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WHAT IS A “LIFER?” A student who has spent 12 or more years at Parish. But, more than that, a “Lifer” represents the support, comfort and challenge that is the Parish family, evident throughout the entire student body, prekindergarten through 12th grade. Over the past 18 graduating classes, Parish has had 421 Lifers
Here we feature our 28 Lifers from the Class of 2024!
(Left to Right)
Front Row: Noor Moosa, Polly Brown, Katherine Chisolm, Josephine Legate, Olivia Cohen, Taylor Willis, Carly Polka, Abby Freeman
2nd Row: Adelaide Boisture, Savannah McDonald, Avery Marshall, Ellie Gerow, Annie Joyner, Lauren West, Chloe Polka
3rd Row: Akash Jain, Jack Kanewske, Thomas Milo, Luke West, Drew Denheyer, Cole Polka
Back Row: Christopher McMahon, Liam McGonnell, Wyatt Gamble, Dylan Sherman, Krish Pudu, Sean Cross, Cole Scott
