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2018 profile of
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Haley Aud
Amy Burke
COLLEGE ATTENDING Clarkson University
COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Colorado Denver
ACTIVITIES Volleyball, Soccer, Pre-Med Club, Yoga Club, French Club, Spanish and National Honor Society SERVICE SaddleUp Foundation, Costa Rica service trip, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Children’s Hospital THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA Ms. Iswari helped me learn how to work hard, learn efficiently, and manage my time.
ACTIVITIES Astronomy Club and Classic Films Club SERVICE Costa Rica service trip and Colorado Center for the Blind THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory was when Mr. Gesler did one clap above his head and randomly said “IT’S COLD AS THE DICKENS!” during 7th grade Geometry.
Katelyn Barney COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Portland
Caoimhe Bryant COLLEGE ATTENDING Florida State University
THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I really enjoyed my time at SMA and made a lot of friends who I truly believe will be my friends forever. I will say that I have many amazing memories that I will never forget. I learned a lot of valuable skills that will help me in my future. I learned how to speak my mind during class and how to not be afraid to hold my opinions back. My teachers did a great job in helping me speak my mind in class, as well. Because the environment at SMA is so welcoming and the teachers clearly want to hear my opinions, I felt comfortable participating.
THE CLASS OF 2018
Wendy Calva Luna COLLEGE ATTENDING Regis University ACTIVITIES Volleyball, Soccer, Dance, National Honor Society, Empty Bowls Club, Outdoors Club, Pre-Med Club, Latina Affinity Group, Art National Honor Society
THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I had an amazing experience at SMA and wouldn’t trade it for the world. One of my favorite memories is going down the slide on field day with my friends. I learned to be proactive and ask for help when you need it, which will help me in the future. Teachers at SMA care for the students and their futures. They have helped guide me through difficult times and anytime I needed help on a subject.
SERVICE St. Elizabeth’s Sandwich Line, Saddle Up, and Costa Rica service trip.
SERVICE ArtReach Denver, Project Angel Heart, JCC Mizel Arts & Culture Center, A New World Foster Care, and Einstein Bros Bagels
SCHOLARSHIPS
SERVICE Annunciation Catholic School and Children’s Hospital
ACTIVITIES Orchestra, Ukulele Club, and French Club
ACTIVITIES Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Robotics, Business Team, World Culture & Geography Club, Bowling Club, Asian Affinity Club, Website Design Club, Cards Club, Soccer, Field Hockey, and Golf
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Sarah Burkeholder COLLEGE ATTENDING Texas Christian University ACTIVITIES Model United Nations, Astronomy, Golf, Tennis SERVICE Joyous Chinese Cultural Center, Thorne Nature Experience, and Mayor’s Youth Commission of Denver THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA The teachers were often the best part of SMA. I have grown so close to several of them and can’t even imagine saying goodbye at the end of the semester. I have learned a lot about how to own your education and how to persevere through the most difficult classes. I am most grateful for having been surrounded by teachers who genuinely care about me and my future and for discovering how I learn best so I can use those skills in the future.
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Maddie Castle COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Northern Colorado ACTIVITIES International Thespian Society, SAIMARAC, Geography Club, Golf, Spanish Honor Society, and Theatre SERVICE St. Mary’s Academy Junior Kindergarten THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA In a few words, St. Mary’s prepares the child for the path and not the path for the child. At St. Mary’s Academy, you learn how to make meaningful relationships that can last a lifetime. Whether your best friend is in the preschool or works in the Sanders House, at St. Mary’s Academy you strive to be your best self. Without SMA’s strong and meaningful community, I would not be the person I am today. Everything that I learned from St. Mary’s Academy, I will be able to take with me as I move on to new adventures.
Erin Curley
Lizzy Fehr
COLLEGE ATTENDING Texas Christian University
COLLEGE ATTENDING Southern Methodist University
ACTIVITIES Model United Nations, French Club, Debate, and Documentary Club
ACTIVITIES Outdoors Club, FOR Club, Environmental Club and Pre-Med Club
SERVICE Project CURE THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I loved Ring Ceremony, Senior Lock-In, and hanging out with friends during breaks in the school day.
McKenzie Davis
COLLEGE ATTENDING Santa Clara University ACTIVITIES Pre-Med Club, Ambassadors, French Club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Tri-M National Honor Society, Orchestra, Mock Trial, and Volleyball
COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Oregon ACTIVITIES Environmental Club and Literary Magazine
SERVICE Children’s Hospital
SERVICE Anchor Center for the Blind, Costa Rica service trip, and Generation Ocean THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA One of the biggest things I learned at SMA was to try everything that you have the opportunity to and if there isn’t an opportunity to do something you love, make one.
THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory at SMA was the trip to New York my junior year to visit the UN and take part in the Commission on the Status of Women. I loved how close I got with my teachers and how I developed a personal relationship with them.
Sarah Emmanuel
Charlotte Dean
COLLEGE ATTENDING Moravian College
COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Puget Sound
ACTIVITIES Mock Trial, Outreach Club, Outdoors Club, Tennis, and Student Association
ACTIVITIES Quill, Documentary Club, and Swim and Dive THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA While I have been at SMA for a very short time, I have loved this school so much. My favorite memories have been senior prom, innovation week, and just being with my friends. I have gained more confidence since coming to SMA. My teachers have made a welcoming environment that has made me feel secure.
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Maggie Dubus
THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I loved SMA and my favorite memory was bonding with my tennis team. I learned the importance of speaking up and stating my opinion. My teachers helped challenge me and prepare me for college.
Isa Faddick COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Victoria
I loved the small class size and the closeness of my classmates.
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ACTIVITIES Swim and Dive, Pre-Med Club, and Genetics Club SERVICE CARA and Craig Hospital
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SERVICE Project Linus, Food Bank of the Rockies, and Girl Rising THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA At SMA, I learned a lot about how girls can support each other in various circumstances, along with how I work with others. In addition to that, I also learned more about myself throughout my four years (work ethic, compartmentalization, etc.)
Riley Fitzpatrick COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Colorado Boulder ACTIVITIES Field Hockey, Student Assembly, Knit Flicks, Model United Nations, Astronomy Club, Robotics, Middle School Robotics Mentoring, Dance, and Smirls in Space SERVICE Denver Public Library, House for Hope, Walking Tree Travel, Costa Rica service trip, and Denver Zoological Foundation THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory is not a single instance but just a bunch of people hanging out in the hallways, laying on each other and joking around. I learned to be more confident in myself and how to do my best in all of my classes. My teachers encouraged me to push myself and the amount of work I dedicated to classes.
Bianca Garcia COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Denver ACTIVITIES French Club, Volleyball, Dance, Coloring Book Club, Outreach Club, Ukulele Club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and Art Society SERVICE Clothes to Kids Denver and Growhaus THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory at SMA is Diversity Day because it was such a unique experience. I enjoyed the talent shows, international foods they offered on that day, and the speakers. I learned a lot about time management, how to advocate for myself with my teachers, how to learn material on my own for some classes, and to try and not get too stressed about not getting all A’s. All of my teachers were open to having students come in and ask questions. In my senior year, the teachers were considerate of any college-related absences. My teachers also encouraged me to try new things or to pursue something that I wasn’t sure about doing in class. I am also relatively independent when it comes to figuring out things in class, but when I did need help, the teachers were very supportive.
Leah Goldner-de-Beer COLLEGE ATTENDING Lewis and Clark College ACTIVITIES Theatre SERVICE Rainbow Alley
Gabby Grant COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Notre Dame ACTIVITIES Student Association, Lacrosse, Outreach Club, Mock Trial, Literary Magazine THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I loved my time at SMA! My favorite parts of my experience were the supportive relationships I had with my teachers and the sense of independence that SMA fostered in me. I always felt like I was able to advocate for myself in and outside of the classroom!
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SMA is an ever-changing and ever-expanding community but does not lose connection to its roots.
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Rachel Herrera-Márquez COLLEGE ATTENDING St. Louis University
Julia Hartman-Teske
ACTIVITIES UNICEF, Soccer, and Latina Affinity Club
COLLEGE ATTENDING Tulane University
SERVICE Ronald McDonald House
ACTIVITIES SAIMARAC, UNICEF Club, Model United Nations, Debate Club, French Club, Bowling Club, Cards Club, Cross Country, Golf, Swim, Robotics, Business Team, Friends of Rachel Club, and Latin Club SERVICE Warren Village, LiveWell Colorado, Porter Place, and Ronald McDonald House THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My time at SMA has been an incredible experience. I have grown more than I ever thought possible. I have gained a wellrounded skill set for my future endeavors, including public speaking skills, critical thinking skills, analysis skills, and writing skills. My teachers, peers, and the entire SMA community have all been so supportive, friendly, and caring. I have many favorite memories so it is hard to choose just one to highlight! Diversity Day is definitely stands out, I will miss this magical day of speakers, potluck lunch, artistic acts, and overall powerful celebration of culture so much!
Stasi Heau COLLEGE ATTENDING New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ACTIVITIES Field Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Amnesty Club, Orchestra, Tri-M Honor Society, National Honor Society, Pre-med Club, Student Association, Student Council, Yearbook SERVICE Memories in the Making, Swedish Medical Center THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA During my time at SMA, my confidence in my high school decision has only grown. One of my favorite memories has to be field day of my junior year because I just had the best time with my friends. I definitely learned to be more confident and open-minded, which I think will benefit me in the future, and my teachers constantly challenged my perspective and helped me grow immensely as a student and person.
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THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I’ve enjoyed the last seven years greatly. Our senior lock-in was probably my favorite memory. My teachers pushed me to be the best person I can be.
Mariah Horvath COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Notre Dame ACTIVITIES Sophomore/Junior Student Association, STUCO, Pre-Med Club, National Honor Society, Student Ambassador, Cross Country, Basketball SERVICE Children’s Hospital Colorado and Tanzania service trip THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory from my time at St. Mary’s would have to be the all school retreat at the beginning of my senior year. It was crazy to stand in front of the whole student body and think back to all the previous retreats and see how much I’ve grown individually and how far my class has come. The community of support here is unlike any other I’ve experienced and I am confident that I will be a more active member in my future communities because of the lessons I’ve learned at SMA and the value I now place in community.
Katie Huguez COLLEGE ATTENDING Loyola University Chicago ACTIVITIES Pre-Med Club, Open Studio Club, and Classic Films Club SERVICE Zuma’s Rescue Horse Ranch, Animal Assisted Therapy of Colorado, and Children’s Hospital Colorado
Lily Karbowski
Kierstyn Leo
COLLEGE ATTENDING North Carolina State
COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Colorado Boulder
ACTIVITIES Outdoors Club, Environmental Club, Smirls in Space Club, and Life Skills Club SERVICE Saddle Up, Friends of Horses, and The Right Step THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory was my birthday spent in New York while on the UN Trip. Mrs. Iswari was an incredible influence on the student I am today. She is an incredible teacher and she is the reason I am where I am today.
Darby Kelley COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Missouri ACTIVITIES Pre-Med Club, Environmental Club, Outdoors Club, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and STUCO SERVICE Clothes to Kids Denver and Swedish Medical Center THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory was the basketball team. I learned to ask for help and use my resources. They guided me during hard times.
Ali Leen COLLEGE ATTENDING Villanova University ACTIVITIES Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, SAIMARAC, Mass Singers, Model United Nations, Outdoors Club, Ukulele Club, Outreach Club, School Ambassador, National Honor Society, and Sophomore Student Association SERVICE Children’s Hospital, Food Bank of the Rockies, and Zuma’s Rescue Ranch THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I loved my time at SMA. My favorite memory is going to state for tennis junior year. I gained public speaking skills and gained a lot more confidence. My teachers helped me through giving me individual attention in my classes.
Allie Lupiba COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Colorado Boulder
ACTIVITIES Diversity Club, Outdoors Club, Robotics, Soccer, Basketball, STAMP, and SDLC SERVICE Denver Rescue Mission, Friends of Horses, and Habitat for Humanity THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I think that SMA did a great job at preparing me for being independent and advocating for myself in my future endeavors. One of my favorite memories from SMA is traveling to the Loretto Motherhouse with some of my other classmates.
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I loved the community and special traditions that make SMA and the friendships formed there are so special.
Victoria Lindsey
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COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Arizona ACTIVITIES Diversity Club, Pre-Med Club, Basketball, Lacrosse, and Junior Student Association SERVICE Denver ReStore THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I really just loved the entire experience. The teachers always helped guide me in the right direction.
Dianna Lopez COLLEGE ATTENDING Regis University ACTIVITIES Pre-Med Club, Open Studio Club, UNICEF Club, and Classic Film Club SERVICE Clothes to Kids Denver THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA SMA helped with my social skills.
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ACTIVITIES Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Student Association, Student Council, Diversity Club, Outdoors Club, Cherry Creek Diversity Conference, and Student Diversity Leadership Conference SERVICE Food Bank of the Rockies, Peanut Butter Project, Students Taking Action and Making Progress, Village at Lowry, Habitat for Humanity ReStores and Tanzania service trip THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My time at SMA was amazing. My four years at SMA truly made me who I am today and shaped me into who I am. I definitely cannot narrow all the awesome memories I’ve made into my favorite one because there are way too many. Time management is something I’ve learned that will help me in the future. Teachers helped me by being so supportive.
Nayeli Martin COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Colorado Boulder ACTIVITIES Dance, French Club, Diversity Club, Art National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, and Student Association SERVICE Clothes to Kids of Denver, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Inner City Health Center THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I have learned to advocate for myself and to not be afraid to speak up for what I believe in.
Morgan Naake COLLEGE ATTENDING Loyola University of Chicago ACTIVITIES Environmental Club, Outdoors Club, Diversity Club, CSW Commission on the Status of Women at the UN, SDLC Student Leadership Conference, Field Hockey, Soccer, and Student Association SERVICE Students Taking Action and Making Progress (STAMP), Thailand and Costa Rica service trips, and MetroCaring THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory at SMA was being selected to travel to New York and attend the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations. I have learned how to really manage my time well, and get all the work done that I need to in a timely and efficient manner. My teachers helped me because they always made sure I understood the concept and felt confident about what we were learning.
Isabella Morrisette COLLEGE ATTENDING Belmont University ACTIVITIES Cross Country, Track, STUCO, National Honor Society, and Student Counsel SERVICE Florence Crittenton High School for Teen Moms THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA Cross Country was the best part of high school.
Rachel Most COLLEGE ATTENDING Simmons College ACTIVITIES SAIMARAC, The Quill, and Literary Magazine SERVICE Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Rise School of Denver THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory from SMA was my first day of junior year (my first day at SMA as well) and observing how much more comfortable and happy I felt here around girls learning than I had felt at my former school.
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I loved that the SMA environment allowed each and every one of us to learn at our own pace, but still challenged us to keep growing as students and people.
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I loved the supportiveness of the community members, the fact that teachers saw us as adults who could handle difficult course material, the many wonderful celebrations from the coffee cart and Snack Attack to Diversity Day, the impressive amount of AP classes offered for a school of our relatively small size, and so much more!
Anel Oaxaca-Rivas
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COLLEGE ATTENDING New York University ACTIVITIES Pre-Med Club, Drawing and Relaxation Club, Chinese club, Volleyball, and Tennis SERVICE Ronald McDonald House of Denver, Cole Academy, and Regis University’s English for Refugees program THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I loved the independence of the school and the responsibility that it places on its own students to care for the school.
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Hannah Pogue COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Colorado Boulder ACTIVITIES Student Association, Mock Trial, Pre-Med Club, National Honor Society, Volleyball, Swimming SERVICE Sunrise Senior and Assisted Living THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I have some great memories from my four years at St. Mary’s Academy. My favorite memory would have to be my senior year retreat. We had a big campfire outside and were all reminiscing over the past years that we have had together. I’m forever grateful for the lessons I’ve learned from my time here, the memories I’ve made, and the lifelong friendships I have.
Camden Polzin COLLEGE ATTENDING McGill University ACTIVITIES Dance, French Club, Astronomy Club, and Documentary Club SERVICE Global Volunteers, Rainbow Alley, The Center, and World Denver THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I feel that my time at SMA has been valuable and memorable. I really enjoyed the yearly traditions like Brain Brawl, Shout week, spirit weeks, etc. They were always something that I looked forward to. I learned a lot about my general outlook of the world and the kind of nature and impressions that I should present to myself, individuals, and anyone else. My teachers were very helpful in the sense that I felt they were supportive in my academics and ready to engage in the SMA community as a whole.
Naima Riola
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COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Wyoming ACTIVITIES Tennis Club, Astronomy Club, Knitting Club, Pre-Med Club, and Documentary Film Club
I love that it’s all girls.
Siena Rohan
SERVICE Right Step Therapeutic Riding Center, Camp Chief Ouray, and Hope Farms Project
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COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Colorado Boulder ACTIVITIES Robotics
THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I have greatly enjoyed my time at SMA. It is a very relaxing and fun environment to help us with the rigorous curriculum in our classes. Though I have only been here for a year, my favorite memory was joining the robotics team and getting our robot working. Due to robotics and philosophy I found what I want to do in my future. Both teachers in these areas gave me support during hard times in my life and taught me how to build a robot, and how to question everything.
COLLEGE ATTENDING Colorado State University ACTIVITIES Diversity Club, Model United Nations, and Debate Club SERVICE MorningStar Senior Living Home THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memories at SMA were Field Days.
Maddie Sanders
Lesly Rodriguez
COLLEGE ATTENDING The Catholic University of America
COLLEGE ATTENDING Colorado State University
ACTIVITIES Orchestra, Cross Country, The Quill, Jazz Band, Campus Ministry
ACTIVITIES Diversity Club, UNICEF Club, and Latina Affinity Club
SERVICE Clothes to Kids Denver and Warren Village
SERVICE Gabriel House, Goodwill, Clothes to Kids Denver, Habitat for Humanity, and Johnson Elementary School THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA I’m really glad to have spent the last four years at SMA. My teachers were absolutely incredible and I can’t wait to come back and visit them. I think my favorite memories of SMA come from the field trip we took to Snow Mountain Ranch every year, it was my favorite!
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This past year I have noticed how close of a class we really are in comparison to other schools.
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COLLEGE ATTENDING Loyola Marymount University ACTIVITIES French Club, Bowling Club, Model United Nations, Jazz Band, SAIMARAC, Mouse Mischief, Asian Culture Club, Library Advisory Board, Robotics, Ukulele Club, National Honor Society, Swimming, and Golf SERVICE Porter Place
SERVICE Porter Place
Idali Rodriguez
Audrey State
THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA As a student of SMA for the past 10 years, I have so many positive memories that it is difficult to combine them in a few short sentences. However, a highlight that really stands out for me was my involvement in orchestra. I have really enjoyed the sense of community that provided many opportunities as well. Many of my favorite memories have come from involvement with music. A number of teachers really helped me over my years at SMA. Mr. Easton in the Middle School helped me to discover my passion for history, Ms. Swisher has supported me throughout my participation in a variety of orchestras, Ms. Gayley and Mr. McVie have also encouraged me to continue to pursue music, Ms. Hayden has helped me greatly and given me confidence in math — a subject I never felt confident in — and both Mrs. McCaskill and Ms. Applegate have continued to help me discover a passion for history.
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THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory would most likely be Pioneer Day in third grade (a real throwback) or art classes with the now retired Ms. B. As I have spent all but two years of my education at SMA, I have been taught all of the life skills which I now possess.
Hazel Taylor COLLEGE ATTENDING Creighton University ACTIVITIES French Club, Veterans Club, Golf, National Honor Society, Mass Choir, Mass Gift Bearer SERVICE Warren Village, REVEL THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My teachers cared about me as a whole, not just academics.
Ping Wolf COLLEGE ATTENDING University of Colorado Boulder ACTIVITIES Diversity Club, Outdoors Club, Lacrosse, Student Diversity Leadership Conference, and Students Taking Action and Making Progress Conference SERVICE Student Diversity Leadership Conference, Students Taking Action and Making Progress Conference, Global Leadership Adventures, and Africa School Assistance Project THOUGHTS ABOUT SMA My favorite memory is the retreat at the beginning of the year. This always brings lasting memories and is an introduction into the year. The most important thing I have learned is how to be part of a community. There have been multiple tools my teachers and peers have given me through out my high school experience.
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