College aCCeptanCes
Class of 2024
Appalachian State University
Auburn University *
Bates College
Boston University
Bridgewater College
Catholic University of America
Christopher Newport University *
Clemson University *
College of Charleston *
College of the Holy Cross
College of William & Mary
East Carolina University *
Elon University
Florida Atlantic University
Furman University
George Mason University
High Point University
Hollins University
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Jacksonville University
James Madison University *
Liberty University *
Longwood University *
Lynn University
Mary Baldwin University
Marymount University *
Michigan State University
North Carolina State University *
Oklahoma State University
Old Dominion University *
Penn State University *
Radford University
Randolph-Macon College *
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute *
Roanoke College
Rowan University
Saint Anselm College *
Stony Brook University
Texas Christian University
United States Naval Academy *
University of Alabama *
University of Central Florida
University of Kentucky *
University of Lynchburg
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland (College Park)
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Miami
University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Oklahoma
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina *
University of South Florida
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee
University of Vermont
University of Virginia (Main Campus) *
University of West Florida
Virginia Commonwealth University *
Virginia Polytechnic Institute *
Virginia State University *
Virginia Wesleyan University
Washington and Lee University
West Virginia University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
* Matriculation
leslie Koenig-staCK ’74 Commencement Speaker
Leslie Koenig-Stack was born in Richmond and attended St. Edward’s School. She always wanted to attend Saint Gertrude High School and her dream came true in 1970 as a member of the proud Class of Baby Blue and White. After graduating from Saint Gertrude she attended VCU and continued with advanced courses at Virginia Tech.
Leslie Stack is currently a Special Event Consultant to a select group of corporations, individuals and nonprofits. Prior to starting her first company, she was employed at the Downtown Club of Richmond as Assistant General Manager. This education helped pave the way to creating Complete Catering and Event Planning Services in the heart of Carytown in 1987. Following in the footsteps of her entrepreneurial father, Edward Nott Koenig BHS ’43, the business grew quickly and she started LKS Enterprises, which included an expansion of real estate and specialized equipment. She sold Complete Catering in 2008, retaining LKS Enterprises.
Since selling her catering business, Mrs. Stack has worked with many nonprofits to originate annual Richmond community events that are still thriving. These include “Savor: A Delicious Way to Make a Difference” for The Doorways, “Envision” for Saint Gertrude High School, and “A Night on Grace Street” for Historic Richmond to mention only a few. Her passion for event planning has generated millions of dollars in donations for these nonprofits. She considers The Rule of St. Benedict that was taught to her by the Benedictine Sisters at SGHS to be a legacy that is engraved onto her heart.
In 2002, Mrs. Stack was the honored recipient of The Distinguished Alumna Award at the Tuckahoe Woman’s Club. Mrs. Stack has served on the Board of Directors for The Doorways (formerly the Hospital Hospitality House) and the Saint Gertrude Board of Visitors. She was the Capital Campaign Chair for the Outdoor Athletic Center (OAC) for SGHS. She also served on the Richmond committee for the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia’s Capital Campaign. She is currently on the executive committee of the Council of Historic Richmond and past co-chair of Historic Garden Day 2022 for the state of Virginia.
Mrs. Stack served on the transition leadership team to unite SGHS with BCP and create the Benedictine Schools of Richmond. She was then elected to the first Benedictine Schools of Richmond Board of Trustees, a position she will hold through June 2024. She is also an Honorary Co-Chair of the current Capital Campaign for SGHS on River Road. Mrs. Stack has recently been elected to the position of Vice-President of the Council of Historic Richmond 2024-2025 that will include a seat on the Board of Directors of The Historic Richmond Foundation.
Leslie is married to Frank Rizzo. Their combined family includes Charles Rizzo (BHS ’93), Kathryn Stack Consuegra (SGHS ’96) and Leslie Rizzo Ibanez (SGHS ’98). Leslie and Frank have six grandchildren: Allison (SGHS ’22) and Brian Consuegra of Richmond, VA; Anna Grace Rizzo of Cary, NC; and Teresa, Laura, and Eddie Ibanez of Severn, MD.
Class of 2024
May 30, 2024
Benedictine Schools of Richmond McMurtrie-Reynolds Pavilion
101st Annual Commencement
proCessional
James River Brass Quintet
invoCation
Sister Andrea Westkamp, O.S.B.
Administrator of the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia
WelCome
Amy Roussy Pickral ’95
Saint Gertrude Head of School
salutatorian
Aubrey Anna Cuevas
Class of 2024 presentation and song
Catherine Elizabeth Woody President, Class of 2024
Alexandra Lindsey Csaky Song Contest Leader, Class of 2024
valediCtorian
Gabriella Zina Cabell Barrafato
golden JuBilarians
Jesse A. Grapes
Benedictine Schools of Richmond President
graduation address
Leslie Koenig-Stack ’74
presentation of aWards
The Walter Gannon Diocesan Scholarship
The Ann Marie Caraker Hancock ’64
Award for Outstanding Leadership and Achievement
The Lori Savik Memorial Award
The Marian Character Leadership Award
Conferring of diplomas
Amy Roussy Pickral ’95
Closing remarKs
Drew S. Mugford ’86
Blessing
Abbot Placid D. Solari, O.S.B. ’70
Abbot of Belmont Abbey
reCessional
James River Brass Quintet
2023-24 administration
Jesse A. Grapes, Benedictine Schools of Richmond President
Drew S. Mugford ’86, Benedictine Schools of Richmond Principal
Sister Joanna Burley, O.S.B., Prioress
Abbot Placid D. Solari, O.S.B. ’70, Abbot
Amy Roussy Pickral ’95, Saint Gertrude Head of School
Ashley Lowry, Benedictine Schools of Richmond Dean of Faculty
Mandy Murphy Rentschler ’97, Saint Gertrude Dean of Student Life and Leadership