Commencement 2016

CLASS OF 2016

Commencement Exercises

JUNE 3, 2016 • 2 PM Our Lady of Mercy Church Potomac, Maryland

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Procession of the Faculty “Rondeau” by Mouret The Lyric Brass Quintet

Procession of the Graduates “Pomp and Circumstance” by Elgar The Lyric Brass Quintet

Invocation Miss Lilly Paro Student Government President

Upper School Chorus “A Repeating Alleluia” by Calvin Hampton Accompanied by The Lyric Brass Quintet

Senior Reflection Miss Samantha Boccia Senior Class President

Upper School Chorus “For Good” from the Broadway musical Wicked Words and Music by Stephen Schwartz Accompanied by Ms. Elsbeth Fager

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Address to the Graduates Dr. Jill Biden Second Lady of the United States

Diplomas & Awards Ms. Nancy Binnie Chair, Board of Trustees Dr. Shannon Gomez Head of School Mrs. Mary Hopkins Assistant Head of School Ms. Julie Burke Dean of Students

Recessional “Triumphal March� from Aida by Giuseppe Verdi The Lyric Brass Quintet

Please remain seated as the graduates enter and leave.

Reception following the ceremony outside (weather permitting).

Congratulations Class of 1966 on your 50th Anniversary of your graduation

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Awards Goal awards have been created to recognize those Upper School students who, in their day to day interactions with their teachers and their peers, exemplify the ideals which Holy Child schools hold most dear. These students strive every day to live out the values of Cornelia Connelly. We would like to congratulate these students for their dedication and commitment to the Holy Child mission.

Goal 1: Faith Students who receive this award dedicate themselves to fostering a faith commitment that engenders a personal response to God in addressing the challenges of the world.* Goal 2: Community Students who receive this award dedicate themselves to deepening an understanding of Christian community by living, learning, and worshiping as a dynamic Christian community.* Goal 3: Curriculum Students who receive this award embrace creative, intellectual challenge, fostering a love of learning and academic excellence for themselves and others.* Goal 4: Justice Students who receive this award dedicate themselves to working for Christian principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life.* Goal 5: Dignity Students who receive this award dedicate themselves to creating a learning climate based on trust and reverence for the dignity and uniqueness of each person.

Goal 6: Fulfillment Students who receive this award dedicate themselves to personal growth and the development of all who participate in the life of the school.* Public Service Award Presented by the state of Maryland to a senior in recognition of community service.

The Student Council Award presented to a senior for outstanding participation in all aspects of school life.

Recipient is chosen by the members of the Student Council.

The Prize for General Academic Excellence presented to the senior who has achieved the highest grade average over four years. Recipient is chosen on the basis of GPA. The Award for Leadership in Christian Social Action presented for the quality named. * The Karen Elizabeth Noonan Award presented to a senior for outstanding community service.*

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The Cornelia Connelly Award presented to the graduate who has exhibited Holy Child spirit by participation in school activities and a spirit of service to others and has demonstrated a special appreciation of the Fine Arts.* Kosch/Craig Award the highest award given by the athletic department, is named after two woman (Mary Kosch and Sr Connie Craig) who dedicated their lives to Holy Child. This award is given to the sportswoman who is enthusiastic and dedicated to athletics, hardworking, and exhibits leadership and embodies the spirit of Holy Child.

Alumnae Association Award presented to the senior who has exemplified generosity of spirit and personal growth together with a genuine concern for others during her years at Holy Child.* Christian Valor Award presented to a senior who reflects God’s Word and Love despite adversity, and who exemplified Christian character despite significant obstacles and has proven the ability to rise above hardship, exhibiting strength and courage.

The Sr. Connie Craig Award presented to a senior who in her daily life exemplifies the spirit of the holy child, simplicity, humility, charity and joy. Recipient is chosen by Sr. Connie.

The Cardinal Hickey Award presented to a senior in recognition of leadership, contribution to the common good, and participation in church, school, and community activities.* The Mary C. Crivella Prize our most distinguished award which is given to the graduate who has exhibited outstanding character, service, and loyalty to the school over four years.* *Recipient is chosen by faculty vote.

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CLASS OF 20

Gradu Jessica Loren Afable *

Kalie Kristin Dominick *

Lindsey Elizabeth Aguzin

Olivia Cornett Drummond *

Sofía Alpízar *

Caroline Marie Dyer *

Catherine Anne Altemus

Olivia Rose Fanning ~

Lauren Bethany Anastasi ~

Madeline Isabella Gessler

Kaylie Nicole Atwood *

Lucy Elizabeth Gilak * ~

Tahana Isabelle Augustin

Megan Campbell Guelcher

Samantha Margaret Boccia *

Mary Kathryn Hartwick

Isabelle Georgiana Boone

Caroline Foster Henschel

Claire Bayley Bowen

Mackenzie Renee Hickey

Rachel Lee Burley

Peyton Elizabeth Holifield ~

Mary Catherine Cain

Sarah Elizabeth Holladay

Sara Allie Cangarlu

Lilly Joe Sibyl Hollenbeck *

Theresa Anne Marie Cotton

Caroline Elizabeth Webber Holmes

Gianna Marie D’Avella

Rebecca Paige Kazor *

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ASS OF 2016

duates Katherine Elizabeth Kloster *

Kristine Kelly Russell ~

Fiona Rose Lee ~

Katherine Marie Sadek *

Ines Martinez

Madelyn Jane Schnider

Mary Clare Ann McCarthy

Helena Brown Sellinger

Lauren Anne McFaden ~

Madison Hamilton Shoraka

Lydia Shea McInerny

Mary Elizabeth Shriver *

JeanneTyler Virginia Moodee Lockman

Molly McFarlane Smith

Stefani Drew Murray ~

Carly Frances Soistman ~

Zaria Louise Nabinett

Emily Julianna Travis

Brenna Catherine Nammo *

Isabelle Victoria Tyshing * ~

Jenna McCormick Paro

Elizabeth Maureen Webster

Lillian Nance Paro *

Marguerite Butler Weldon

Caitlin Elaine Robinson

Kathy Theresa Xavier *

Kristin Mackenzie Robinson Caroline Carmody Rowe

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* National Honor Society members ~ Lifers: Students since sixth grade

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College Acc American University Arizona State University Auburn University Belmont University Boston College Boston University Cedar Crest College Chapman University Clark Atlanta University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colgate University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Dickinson College Duquesne University East Carolina University Eastern Mennonite University Elon University Emory & Henry College Endicott College Fairfield University Florida State University Fordham University Full Sail University Furman University Georgetown University Gettysburg College High Point University

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Hood College Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Liberty University Longwood University Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Marist College Maryland Institute College of Art Marymount University McDaniel College Messiah College Miami University, Oxford Mississippi State University Mount St Mary’s University Muhlenberg College New York University North Carolina Central University Ohio University Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Pennsylvania State University Point Loma Nazarene University Providence College Purdue University Randolph College Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Rollins College

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Acceptances Rosemont College Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Louis University Saint Michael’s College Saint Peter’s University Salve Regina University Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University Shenandoah University Southern Methodist University St. John’s University Stetson University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University The Catholic University of America The George Washington University The New School - All Divisions The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Georgia The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Scranton The University of Texas, Austin Towson University

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Tufts University Tulane University University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado at Boulder University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Florida University of Kentucky University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park University of Miami University of Mississippi University of New Hampshire at Durham University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Virginia Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech Wentworth Institute of Technology Westmont College Xavier University

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HOLY CHILD Connelly School of the

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