ST. CECILIA ACADEMY 160th Commencement
The Dominican Campus Friday, the Twenty-First Day of May Two Thousand and Twenty One
Class Andrea Reed Arguello* Keaton Abney Bright Marola Hani Sobhi Bushra Ashley Barrett Cain* Dora Elizabeth Carney Emily Julianna Carreño Cecilia Elle Cioffi Maria Louise Provident Davis* Victoria Elise Donato Dorothy Christine Eastwood* Susan Lillian Forrest Isabella Bryce Gibson Madelyn Claire Goodwin Lauren Danielle Hancock Lillian Neil Hertzog Kailee Margaret Hiller Madelina Iris Huffman* Sabrina Rose Jacques Katherine Patricia Faustina Kaiser* Emilia Mei Kennedy* Anna Elizabeth Kopf* Macy Elizabeth Kosinski* Ann Holland Lee* Nicole Marie Manda* Isabella Lee McCormick Ruthie Connallon McGrady* Emma Hart McMillen
of
2021 Mary Jean Moles* Elspeth Marie Munden Tawonga Cecilia Mzumara* Hannah Marie Neilsen* Allie Elizabeth O'Brien* Maria Fernanda Ortiz-Andrade* Aina Phelps Katelyn Ann Pinkston Meghan Ashley Rafoth* Bryanna D'Leigh Ramirez-Valencia Kathleen Elizabeth Ramming Emma Anastasia Regens* Rosemary Anne Ribble Emma Katherine Robertson Miriam Elizabeth Rock Stephanie Romo Marquez Claudia Alstone Schorr Reina-Alyssa Escio Segui* Margaret Kelly Sheehan Molly Juliane Sheridan* Lillian Catherine Sparkman Isabella McNeel Thomas Peyton Catherine Timmons Olivia Catherine Zimberg*
*Denotes membership in National Honor Society
Processional
“Aria” from Xerxes by G.F. Handel “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edgar Elgar
Invocation
Sister Miriam, O.P. Teacher of the Year
Salutatory Address Meghan Ashley Rafoth
St. Cecilia Girl & Lisa Elcan Bruner Memorial Scholarship Recipient Ruthie Connallon McGrady
SCA Chorus Senior Members “The Circle Game” By Joni Mitchell
Presentation Of The Graduates Sister Anna Laura, O.P Principal, St. Cecilia Academy
Conferring Of Diplomas
Mother Anna Grace, O.P. Prioress General, Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation
Valedictory Address Madelina Iris Huffman
Alma Mater
We love you, St. Cecilia, Love your sweet simplicity; We love you, St. Cecilia, And to you we pledge our loyalty. We’ll take your teachings with us To guide us on our way, And remember, St. Cecilia, You’ll be in our hearts always. In sunshine or in shadow, Though our skies be grey or gold, We’ll bless you, ne’er forget you, And for you our hearts will ne’er grow cold. In our thoughts your name will linger In our dreams we’ll long for you; For we love you, St. Cecilia, And to you we’ll e’er be true.
Recessional
“Rondeau” by Mouret
Academic Awards Four-Year Principal’s List Madelina Iris Huffman Hannah Marie Neilsen Olivia Catherine Zimberg
Four-Year Honor Roll Andrea Reed Arguello Anna Elizabeth Kopf Ashley Barrett Cain Macy Elizabeth Kosinski Maria Louise Provident Davis Ann Holland Lee Emilia Mei Kennedy Ruthie Connallon McGrady Reina–Alyssa Escio Segui
All-Year Principal’s List Andrea Reed Arguello Nicole Marie Manda Ashley Barrett Cain Ruthie Connallon McGrady Maria Louise Provident Davis Mary Jean Moles Victoria Elise Donato Elspeth Marie Munden Dorothy Christine Eastwood Tawonga Cecilia Mzumara Susan Lillian Forrest Hannah Marie Neilsen Isabella Bryce Gibson Maria Fernanda Ortiz-Andrade Madelina Iris Huffman Meghan Ashley Rafoth Sabrina Rose Jacques Kathleen Elizabeth Ramming Katherine Patricia Faustina Kaiser Emma Anastasia Regens Emilia Mei Kennedy Rosemary Anne Ribble Anna Elizabeth Kopf Reina-Alyssa Escio Segui Ann Holland Lee Molly Juliane Sheridan Olivia Catherine Zimberg
All-Year Honor Roll Keaton Abney Bright Allie Elizabeth O’Brien Dora Elizabeth Carney Aina Phelps Cecilia Elle Cioffi Katelyn Ann Pinkston Madelyn Claire Goodwin Claudia Alstone Schorr Kailee Margaret Hiller Margaret Kelly Sheehan Macy Elizabeth Kosinski Lillian Catherine Sparkman Isabella McNeel Thomas
Academic Medals 2021 Moral & Spiritual Theology British Literature AP English Literature & Composition
Reina-Alyssa Escio Segui Maria Fernanda Ortiz-Andrade Molly Juliane Sheridan
Yearbook 1
Peyton Catherine Timmons
Yearbook 2
Victoria Elise Donato
Journalism
Emma Katherine Robertson
Functions and Data Analysis
Tawonga Cecilia Mzumara
AP Statistics Biology Honors Anatomy & Physiology
Andrea Reed Arguello Madelina Iris Huffman Reina-Alyssa Escio Segui
U.S. History
Meghan Ashley Rafoth
AP U.S. History
Madelina Iris Huffman
Current Global Issues AP Psychology AP U.S. Government and Politics French Pre-AP Master Visual Arts AP 2D Art and Design Intermediate Speech and Drama A & B Masters Speech & Drama A & B
Olivia Catherine Zimberg Macy Elizabeth Kosinski Ashley Barrett Cain Meghan Ashley Rafoth Marola Hani Sobhi Bushra Aina Phelps Maria Louise Provident Davis Mary Jean Moles
Advanced Chorus
Claudia Alstone Schorr
Masters Dance A & B
Meghan Ashley Rafoth
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS Andrea Reed Arguello Meghan Ashley Rafoth
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM CANDIDATE Meghan Ashley Rafoth
national hispanic recognition scholar Andrea Reed Arguello
AP SCHOLARS
Maria Louise Provident Davis Katherine Patricia Faustina Kaiser Anna Elizabeth Kopf Macy Elizabeth Kosinski Molly Juliane Sheridan
AP SCHOLARS WITH HONOR Andrea Reed Arguello Meghan Ashley Rafoth
AP SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION Dorothy Christine Eastwood
SAT EVIDENCE-BASED READING AND WRITING PERFECT SCORE Meghan Ashley Rafoth
ACT PERFECT SCORE – English Hannah Marie Neilsen Madelina Iris Huffman
ACT PERFECT SCORE – Science Peyton Catherine Timmons
ACT PERFECT SCORE – Reading Andrea Reed Arguello Keaton Abney Bright Peyton Catherine Timmons
FINE ARTS THEATER AWARDS BEST ACTRESS
Maria Louise Provident Davis
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Meghan Ashley Rafoth Molly Juliane Sheridan
OVERALL THEATER AWARD FOR ACTING AND TECH Madelina Iris Huffman
VISUAL ARTS STUDENT COLLECTION AWARD Aina Phelps
CHORUS OUTSTANDING SENIOR CHOIR AWARD Madelina Iris Huffman
DANCE EXCELLENCE IN DANCE TECHNIQUE Cecilia Elle Cioffi
THE SPIRIT OF SEASON AWARD Bryanna D'Leigh Ramirez-Valencia
ATHLETICS MEGAN WHALEY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Macy Elizabeth Kosinski
TRI-SPORT AWARD Macy Elizabeth Kosinski
SERVICE AWARDS ST. DOMINIC SERVICE AWARD Elspeth Marie Munden
LEADERSHIP AWARDS OUTSTANDING SENIOR LEADERSHIP AWARD Tawonga Cecilia Mzumara
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS GEORGE CATE CIVITAN HONOR KEY AWARD Rosemary Anne Ribble
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD Ashley Barrett Cain
COLONNA CLUB LITERARY AWARD Hannah Marie Neilsen
BEVERLY DEAL AMMARELL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Emilia Mei Kennedy
Members of the Class of 2021 at St. Cecilia Academy have been accepted to the following colleges and universities: American University of Paris
Fordham University
Appalachian State University
Furman University
Arcadia University
George Mason University
Arizona State University-Tempe
Hanover College
Auburn University
High Point University
Austin Peay State University
Hollins University
Ave Maria University
Indiana University
Bellarmine University
Kenyon College
Belmont Abbey College
Lake Forest College
Belmont University
Lewis & Clark College
Birmingham-Southern College
Lipscomb University
Boston College
Louisiana State University
Bryn Mawr College
Loyola University Chicago
Butler University
Loyola University Maryland
California State University-Los Angeles
Loyola University New Orleans
Centre College
Marist College
Christian Brothers University
McDaniel College
Clemson University
Mercer University
College of William and Mary
Miami University, Oxford
Colorado State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Columbia College Chicago
Mississippi State University
Cornell College
Mississippi University for Women
Cumberland University
Mount Holyoke College
Drake University
Nashville State Community College
Eckerd College (2)
Oberlin College
Elon University
Oglethorpe University
Florida International University
Pace University
Florida Southern College
Pellissippi State Community College
Pennsylvania State University
University of Dayton
Pepperdine University
University of Denver
Providence College
University of Georgia
Queens University of Charlotte
University of Kentucky (2)
Rhodes College
University of Louisville
Roanoke College
University of Maryland, College Park
Saint Joseph's University
University of Memphis
Saint Louis University
University of Mississippi
Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus
University of Missouri - Columbia
Samford University
University of North Carolina at Ashville
Sewanee: The University of the South
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Southern Methodist University
University of Oklahoma
St. Edward's University
University of San Diego
St. John's University
University of South Carolina
Tennessee Technological University
University of South Dakota
Texas Christian University (2)
University of Tampa
The New School Parsons
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga (3)
The Ohio State University
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (10)
Transylvania University
University of Tennessee, Martin
Trevecca Nazarene University (2)
Vanderbilt University
Tulane University
Villanova University
University of Alabama
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University
University of Arizona
Wake Forest University
University of California-San Diego
Washington & Jefferson College
University of Cincinnati
Western Kentucky University (4)
University of Colorado at Boulder
Xavier University
*Graduates will be attending colleges marked in bold
Graduates will be attending the colleges listed in italics (Also included are scholarships offered to each student.) Andrea Reed Arguello Texas Christian University Clemson University Academic Merit Scholarship Loyola University Chicago Presidential Scholarship National Merit State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship Southern Methodist University Provost Scholarship Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Texas Christian University Dean's Scholarship University of Alabama Out-of-State Presidential Scholarship University of Georgia Classic Scholars Award University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Keaton Abney Bright Eckerd College Appalachian State University Appalachian Excellence Award Belmont University Academic Merit Scholarship Centre College Founder's Scholarship Eckerd College Founder's Scholarship Oglethorpe University Flagship 50 Award Oglethorpe University Presidential Scholarship Sewanee: University of the South Ecce Quam Bonum Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Transylvania University Morrison Scholarship Transylvania University Trailblazer Scholarship University of Denver Dean's Scholarship
Marola Hani Bushra (Sobhi) Trevecca Nazarene University Bellarmine University Catholic High School Scholarship Bellarmine University Monsignor Treece Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Trevecca Nazarene University Academic Scholarship Trevecca Nazarene University Distinction Scholarship Trevecca Nazarene University Leadership Scholarship Ashley Barrett Cain The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship Samford University Crosland Scholarship Samford University Davis Scholarship Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Alabama - Birmingham Blazer Gold Scholarship University of South Carolina Superlative Award University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Dora Elizabeth Carney The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of South Dakota Coyote Commitment Achievement Scholarship Emily Julianna Carreño Nashville State Community College Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
Cecilia Elle Cioffi High Point University Butler University Academic Scholarship High Point University Academic Scholarship Saint Louis University Catholic High School Award Saint Louis University Ignatian Scholarship Maria Louise Provident Davis Arcadia University Arcadia University Distinguished Scholarship Florida Southern College Dr. Marcene Christoverson Scholarship Florida Southern College Henry & Annie Merner Pfeiffer Scholarship Mercer University Academic Scholarship Saint Louis University - Madrid Catholic High School Award Saint Louis University - Madrid Inigo Scholarship Victoria Elise Donato The University of Alabama Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Alabama Alumni Heritage Scholarship University of Alabama Alumni Scholar Award University of Alabama Crimson Legends Scholarship Dorothy Christine Eastwood University of Georgia Clemson University Academic Merit Scholarship Clemson University Out-of-State Tuition Award Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship The Ohio State University National Buckeye Scholarship The Ohio State University Provost Scholarship University of Alabama Out-of-State Presidential Scholarship University of Georgia Classic Scholars Award University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship
Susan Lillian Forrest Sewanee – The University of the South Colorado State University Green and Gold Scholarship Sewanee: University of the South Ecce Quam Bonum Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Alabama Out-of-State Crimson Legends Scholarship University of Denver Rocky Mountain Scholarship University of Mississippi Non-Resident Academic Excellence Scholarship Isabella Bryce Gibson Mississippi State University Mississippi State University Old Main Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Madelyn Claire Goodwin Belmont University Belmont University Academic Merit Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chancellor's Scholarship Western Kentucky University Academic Merit 4000 Scholarship Lauren D. Hancock The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Lillian Hertzog Austin Peay State University Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Kailee Margaret Hiller The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
Madelina Iris Huffman Vanderbilt University Bryn Mawr College Presidential Scholarship Fordham University Jogues Scholarship Kenyon College Distinguished Academic Scholarship Loyola University Chicago Presidential Scholarship Oberlin College John F. Oberlin Scholarship Sewanee: The University of the South Wilkins Scholarship Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Sabrina Rose Jacques Middle Tennessee State University Florida Southern College Academic Merit Scholarship Loyola University Maryland Loyola Scholarship Loyola University New Orleans Crescent City Scholarship Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship McDaniel College McDaniel Academic Merit Scholarship Queens University of Charlotte Academic Merit Award Emilia Mei Kennedy Eckerd College Eckerd College Founder's Scholarship Sewanee: University of the South Ecce Quam Bonum Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Transylvania University Eventing Team Scholarship Transylvania University Fine Arts Scholarship Transylvania University Morrison Scholarship Transylvania University Trailblazer Scholarship University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship Katherine Patricia Faustina Kaiser Tulane University
Anna Elizabeth Kopf Clemson University Saint Louis University Catholic High School Award Saint Louis University Vice President's Scholarship Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Xavier University Magis Award Xavier University Muskie Award Xavier University Presidential Scholarship Macy Elizabeth Kosinski The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Basketball Coaches' Association BCAT Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship University of Tennessee Beacon Scholarship Western Kentucky University Academic Merit 4000 Scholarship Western Kentucky University Border State Scholarship Ann Holland Lee Christian Brothers University Christian Brothers University Campus Visit Scholarship Christian Brothers University Catholic High School Scholarship Christian Brothers University Maurelian Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Nicole Marie Manda The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Tennessee Beacon Scholarship University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Provost's Scholarship Stephanie Romo Marquez United States Marine Corps
Isabella Lee McCormick University of Mississippi Ruthie Connallon McGrady Ave Maria University Ave Maria University Academic Scholarship Ave Maria University Athletic Scholarship Ave Maria University Guadalupe Scholarship Ave Maria University Operation 500 Scholarship Lisa Elcan Bruner Memorial Scholarship Loyola University New Orleans Crescent City Scholarship Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Emma Hart McMillen Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky University Academic Merit Scholarship Western Kentucky University Border State Scholarship Mary Jean Moles Western Kentucky University Oglethorpe University Presidential Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Transylvania University Fine Arts Scholarship Transylvania University Pioneer Scholarship University of Tennessee Martin Excellence Scholarship Western Kentucky University Academic Merit 4000 Scholarship Western Kentucky University Border State Scholarship Elspeth Marie Munden The University of Tennessee –Chattanooga Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
Tawonga Cecilia Mzumara Loyola University Chicago George Mason University Mason Recognition Award Loyola University Chicago Loyola Scholarship Loyola University Maryland Dean's Scholarship McDaniel College McDaniel Academic Merit Scholarship Saint Louis University - University Scholarship Saint Louis University Catholic High School Award Xavier University Deans' Scholarship Hannah Marie Neilsen Boston College Colonna Club Literary Award Texas Christian University Dean's Scholarship Allie Elizabeth O’Brien The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Tennessee Beacon Scholarship Maria Fernanda Ortiz – Andrade Trevecca Nazarene University Belmont University Academic Merit Scholarship Lipscomb University Academic Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Trevecca Nazarene University Academic Scholarship Trevecca Nazarene University Leadership Scholarship Aina Phelps Cornell College Cornell College Presidential Scholarship Hanover College Presidential Scholarship Lewis & Clark College Pioneer Award Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
Katelyn Ann Pinkston Western Kentucky University Mississippi University for Women Franklin Award Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Western Kentucky University Academic Merit 4000 Scholarship Western Kentucky University Border State Scholarship Meghan Ashley Rafoth Indiana University Indiana University Dean's Scholarship Indiana University Wells Scholarship National Merit Indiana University Bloomington Scholarship Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Bryanna D’Leigh Ramirez – Valencia Lipscomb University Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Belmont University Academic Merit Scholarship Birmingham Southern College Presidential Scholarship Drake University Presidential Scholarship Lipscomb University Academic Scholarship Samford University Davis Scholarship Samford University Marion Scholarship St. Edward's University Distinguished Scholarship St. Edward's University Edwardian Scholarship Xavier University Deans' Scholarship
Kathleen Elizabeth Ramming The New School Parsons Birmingham Southern College Presidential Scholarship Columbia College Chicago Columbia Scholar Award Columbia College Chicago Dean's Scholarship Loyola University Maryland Dean's Scholarship St. John's University Academic Achievement Award St. John's University Catholic High School Award Tennessee HOPE Scholarship The New School Parsons Scholarship University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Century Scholarship University of Cincinnati Out-of-State Scholarship Emma Anastasia Regens University of Kentucky Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Arizona Academic Excellence Award University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship University of Oklahoma Academic Merit Scholarship University of South Carolina Academic Merit Scholarship University of Tennessee Beacon Scholarship Western Kentucky University Academic Merit 4000 Scholarship Western Kentucky University Border State Scholarship
Rosemary Anne Ribble Western Kentucky University Ave Maria University Academic Scholarship Ave Maria University Operation 500 Scholarship Saint Louis University Catholic High School Award Saint Louis University Ignatian Scholarship Samford University Davis Scholarship Samford University Marion Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Alabama Academic Excellence Scholarship University of Dayton Leadership in Service Award University of Dayton President's Merit Scholarship Western Kentucky University Academic Merit Scholarship Western Kentucky University Border State Scholarship Emma Katherine Robertson The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Loyola University Chicago Regents Scholarship Roanoke College Dean's Award St. Joseph's University Opportunity Award Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Washington and Jefferson College Scholars Award Miriam Elizabeth Rock University of Kentucky Birmingham Southern College Media & Film Scholarship Birmingham Southern College Presidential Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Transylvania University Music Scholarship Transylvania University Pioneer Scholarship University of Alabama - Birmingham Blazer Pride Award University of Louisville National Scholars Award
Claudia Alstone Schorr Loyola University – New Orleans Belmont University General Academic Merit Award Birmingham Southern College Presidential Scholarship Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship Hollins University Hollins Recognition Award Loyola University Chicago Loyola Scholarship Loyola University New Orleans Crescent City Scholarship Loyola University New Orleans Loyola Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Reina-Alyssa Escio Segui The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Rhodes College Rhodes Award Sewanee: University of the South Ecce Quam Bonum Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Tennessee Beacon Scholarship Margaret Kelly Sheehan The University of Tennessee – Chattanooga Belmont University Academic Merit Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Molly Julianne Sheridan Pepperdine University American University of Paris Global Citizenship Scholarship Eckerd College Founder's Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Tennessee Technological University Wilbur Raatz Endowed Scholarship Lillian Catherine Sparkman The University of Tennessee – Chattanooga Tennessee HOPE Scholarship
Isabella McNeel Thomas Texas Christian University Texas Christian University Horned Frog Scholarship Peyton Catherine Timmons University of Denver Lake Forest College Presidential Scholarship University of Arizona Excellence Award University of Denver Centennial Scholarship University of Missouri Black and Gold Scholarship Olivia Catherine Zimberg The University of Tennessee – Knoxville Miami University Prodesse Scholars Program Scholarship Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship Saint Louis University Catholic High School Award Saint Louis University Vice President's Scholarship Tennessee General Assembly Merit Scholarship Tennessee HOPE Scholarship University of Tennessee University Scholarship Xavier University Presidential Scholarship