Celebrating the Class of '23

Congratulations to the St. Agnes Academy Class of 2023! We are proud of you and inspired by you! This amazing group of 63 Stars has earned over $9.6 Million in scholarships for achievements in academics, arts, leadership and athletics, and they have been offered admission to 66 colleges and universities. Next fall they will enroll in 26 colleges in 17 states from coast to coast.  Colleges they will be attending include Georgetown, Notre Dame, Northwestern, William & Mary, Loyola Marymount, and Tulane. 

 “The Class of 2023 is remarkable! They embody the true meaning of sisterhood by uplifting one another and praising the accomplishments of their sisters,” said SAA Upper School Dean Heather Valdez. “These young ladies value and support each sister's unique gifts and together, as a class, they have achieved the highest academic and artistic accolades. They are filled with awareness, maturity, and love, and I am excited to see the positive impact they will leave in their communities in the future.”

The following Awards were presented during the Class of 2023 Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremony on May 20 at St. Michael Catholic Church. 

Honors in the Class of 2023

Barbara H. Daush Valedictory Medal

Alexandra McLaren

Salutatorian Medal

Anna Heck

Third Honors Medal

Vina Vedala

Departmental Academic Awards

English

Literature Medal: Alexandra McLaren

Writing Medal: Meredith Thompson

Fine Arts

Drama Medal: Adelina Brady

Vocal Music Medal: Paige Jerit

Visual Arts Medal: Sophia Carroll

Leadership

Dare to Lead Medal: Meredith Thompson

Mathematics

Anna Heck

Science

The Mertie Buckman Medal: Alexandra McLaren

Social Sciences

The Bill Cate Excellence in Social Sciences Medal: Vina Vedala

Theology

Saint Agnes Medal: Katherine Fracchia

World Languages

Frank R. Martinez Excellence in Spanish Medal: Anna Heck

Dr. Joy Maness Excellence in French Medal:     Melia Bishop

Mary Ellen Sampson Award - The recipient is chosen by the faculty, using the following criteria:  selflessness, dedication to all facets of St. Agnes activity, enthusiasm, generosity, rapport with all students and faculty, deep respect for the importance of education, and a strong sense of the presence of God in her life:  Brittain Brewer

Graduation Photo Gallery 

Read More about the Top Honors Recipients

See a List of Scholarships Awarded