Spring Undergraduate Awards

BOOK AWARDS

This year nine outstanding Upper School students received Book Awards at the annual Undergraduate Awards Assembly. Book Awards are presented by colleges and alumni associations to high school sophomores and juniors who excel not only academically but also embody a college or university’s core values through their intellectual endeavors and engagement with the world of ideas.

 

The High Point University Book Award recipient was Maliyah Williams. This award is a distinguished honor for sophomore high school students who not only demonstrate great academic and social prowess but also model an intuitive growth mindset and demonstrate excellence and service in and out of the classroom.

The Bowdoin College Book Award recipient was Olivia Owens This award is in recognition of a student who demonstrates extraordinary service to the common good and an unusual passion for inquiry, discovery, and innovative thinking.

The Clarkson University Achievement Award recipient was Sarah Segarra. This award is in recognition of a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities, an academic interest in engineering, science, business, or health sciences, and is a positive contributor to the school and community.

The Clarkson University Leadership Award recipient was Claire Wetick. This award is in recognition of a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities, an academic interest in engineering, science, business, or health sciences, and is a positive contributor to the school and community.

The Hollins University Creative Writing Book Award recipient was Huong Nguyen. This honor is awarded to a junior in high school who has a demonstrated interest and talent in creative writing, as well as sustained excellence in academic performance.

Sacred Heart University embraces a vision for social justice and educates students in mind, body, and spirit to prepare them personally and professionally to make a difference in the global community. The Sacred Heart Book Awardrecognizes a student who has excelled in any of these areas while contributing to their community. The recipient of this award was Emma Tansey.

The Tulane University Book Award is in recognition of a student who embodies Tulane's motto of "Not for oneself, but for one's own" and demonstrates excellence in academics, leadership, and public service. This year’s recipient wasBrissa Suarez.

The University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award is in recognition of an outstanding student who embraces creativity and innovation, embodies the spirit of discovery, much like the University’s founder, Thomas Jefferson, and is a citizen leader who works to improve their community locally or globally. This year’s recipient was Emma Casey.

The Yale University Book Award is in recognition of an outstanding student who is academically deserving, community-minded, and driven to excel with: (1) A sharp and inquiring mind coupled with a capacity and desire to use it, (2) Motivation to stretch one's capacity, and (3) Moral concern and consideration for others. This year’s recipient was Anna Wilson (not pictured).

 

ACT SCHOLAR AWARDS

ACT Scholars designation recognizes Upper School students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement on the ACT, indicating strong college readiness across multiple subject areas. These categories provide a clear progression of achievement, mirroring the AP Scholar program's structure while aligning with the ACT's established college readiness benchmarks.

 

ACT Scholars

This designation is granted to students who achieve a composite score of 26 or higher or achieve a score of 24 or higher on at least three of the four ACT subject tests. Congratulations to these students:

Ainsley Baker

Bella Marie Coletta

Grace Commons

Samantha Craig

Lilah Fik

Mary Kate Garibaldi

Evelyn Gerstner

Evie Hines

Sarah Hooten

Katherine Kovacs

Lucy Maloney

Gabrielle Miller

Mary Caroline Mungle

Ann Carter Petro

Taylor Rabe

Landry Sanford

Sarah Segarra

Brissa Suarez

Olivia Tansey

Mia Thomas

Meredith Walker

Elise Zanone

 

ACT Advanced Scholars

This designation is granted to students who achieve a composite score of 30 or higher or achieve a score of 28 or higher on at least three of the four ACT subject tests. Congratulations to these students:

Brooke Bounds

Emma Casey

Sarah Ford

Margaret Hayden

Katherine Hill

Rachel Kirkpatrick

Olivia Owens

Emma Tansey

 

ACT Distinguished Scholars

Granted to students who achieve a composite score of 32 or higher and achieve a score of 28 or higher on all four ACT subject tests. Congratulations to these students:

Claire Wetick

Anna Wilson

 

OTHER AWARDS

Several other students were recognized for earning college accommodations and program acceptances based on their academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, service to the community, and leadership. Congratulations to these students:

Middle Tennessee State University True Blue 100 award: 

Elizabeth Castelan

Ayana Sanders

Lila Grace Valdez

 

HOBY State Leadership Award

Ella Rose Brown

Centre College Fellow and a $112,000 scholarship

Lilah Fik

Stetson University John B. Stetson Award and a $35,000 scholarship

Lilah Fik

Brissa Suarez

2026 Alfred University Outside of the Ordinary and AU Scholar Award 

Virginia Maness

2026 Alfred University CANY Award

Brissa Suarez

RIT, Rochester Institute of Technology, High School Awards and a $116,000 scholarship

Emma Casey - Science and Math
Margaret Hayden - Engineering and Technology
Katherine Kovacs - Humanities and Social Sciences
Sarah Segarra - Business and Leadership
Claire Wetick - Art and Design

Volunteer Girls State Delegates

Lilah Fik and Olivia Owens

 

ST. AGNES ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026-2027

This spring, our undergraduates had the opportunity to apply for twelve scholarship awards for the 2026-27 school year. The applications were reviewed by committees consisting of Upper School faculty, and we are pleased to announce the following recipients.

The Anita Albonetti Tadin Scholarship - Maliyah Williams

The Barbara H. Emanuel Memorial Scholarship - Mia Baker

The Mandy Smith Scholarship - Genna Gardino

The Paul and Charlotte Clark Scholarship for excellence in Visual Arts - Virginia Maness

The Paul and Charlotte Clark Scholarship for excellence in Music - Caroline Lazarini

The Paul and Charlotte Clark Scholarship for excellence in Performing Arts - Lyra Taylor

The Lauren Witty Community Service Scholarship - Sutton Habans

The Betty Luttman Latin Scholarship - Margaret Chism

The BRAVA Award for passion for Fine Arts - Eleanor Adams

The St. Peter Dominican Award for demonstrating the Four Pillars - Amelia Tull

The Rita T. Ross Math Scholarship - Aubrey Morales

The 2026 Amelia Turri Coleman rising Sophomore Recipient-Allison Rivas

The 2026 Amelia Turri Coleman rising Junior Recipient - Ariana Flores-Pena

The Keri O’Brien “Day by Day” Award - Brooke Bounds, Angie Cortes and Eliza McFadden