Rosary High School in Aurora held its traditional Candle Rose Ceremony on May 16 at the school, and its Mass and graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 on May 17 at St. Peter Church in Geneva, Illinois. The class valedictorian is Margaret Seraphin of St. Charles and the Salutatorian is Lauren Audrey Paschoud of Geneva.

• 3 National Merit Commended Students

• 12 Illinois State Scholars

• 14 National Honor Society members

• Graduates earned $11.9 million in college scholarships

• 6321 Hours of Community Service (over four years at Rosary)

• 5 athletes have signed letters of intent to play their sport in college

• Graduates will attend 35 colleges in 12 states

Five members of the Class of 2022 were named St. Catherine of Siena Scholars, Rosary’s highest academic award. They are Reegan Barr, Macey DeMoss, Josie Jarmuz, Lauren Audrey Paschoud, and Margaret Seraphin. Catherine of Siena scholars must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.25 and a minimum of 15 honors courses, a strong attendance record, and a strong service record, among other requirements.

Valedictorian Margaret Seraphin is the daughter of Linda and Scott of St. Charles. She is an Illinois State Scholar, a member of National Honor Society and the National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry, recipient of the Outstanding Young Women in Chemistry Award, Student Council Executive Board Vice President, and a member of the State Math Team, Student Ambassador Leadership Team, and Senior Retreat Team. A scholar athlete, she served as captain of the Royals Basketball Team and was named all-academic and all-conference. Margaret will continue her academic career at Benedictine College in Kansas. She plans to major in Biochemistry with a minor in Math.

“…How blessed we are to have received a Rosary education, where we have been given every opportunity. At Rosary, a girl isn’t just one thing, but a collection of talents. A girl at Rosary is a diligent student, a hard-working athlete, a confident preacher, a gifted artist, a strong leader, and a loyal friend all at once. We have become well-rounded young women, unbelievably prepared for the next chapter of our lives.’”

Salutatorian Lauren Audrey Paschoud is the daughter of Anhdria and Christian Paschoud of Geneva. She is an Illinois State Scholar, member of National Honor Society, a member of the State Math Team, a Dominican Preacher, Kairos Leader, and has earned the Seal of Biliteracy in French and a St. Timothy Award.  As a member of Ensemble, she earned a Division I Superior Award at IHSA, and participated in Rosary and Marmion musicals. She is a member of Glee Club, Lifesavers, Interact, Mission Club, and French Club. She is a scholar athlete, playing Tennis and serving as team captain. Lauren Audrey will continue her academic career at the Hillsdale College in Michigan, majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in French.

 

“With this knowledge that Christ is always by our side, let us take the lessons we have learned and live by the words of St. John Paul II as we move beyond, “Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” So, whatever our plans are for the future, do not be afraid. God has our back; let’s go do great things, Class of 2023!

 

Rosary High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women located at 901 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, and sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Rosary creates a sisterhood of truth, faith and strength. For more information, visit www.rosaryhs.com.

 

 

Reegan Barr*+#

Elise Baum

Bethany Beltz

Isabella Bice

Carenna Blackwell

Lola Blankenheim

Marissa Capparelli

Sophia Cousins+#

Natalie Dee

Macey DeMoss*+#

Isabella Digate

Cassidy Eddy#

Meghan Eng

Faith Fleming

Ciara Gambino

Samira Garcia

Julia Gatto

Genevieve Gilla

Kylee Gurbal

Ana Hathaway

Lauren Heidenrich

Emma Hess

Jessica Hirner

Allison Holtz

Josephine Jarmuz*+#^

Alexandra Kackert+#

Madelyn Kenny

Katherine Lagman

Megan Lanan

Ryann Leonard

Dailyn Lerma

Grace Loy

Madeline Maar

Daniela Magana

Sofia Mankowski

Paige Moniz

Kayla Montes#

Molly Nemechek

Jade Ochoa

Lauren Audrey Paschoud%*+#^

Brooke Pfeiffer

Mary Rose Regan

Alyssa Rios+#

Jacqueline Salamanca

Elizabeth Saloga

Audrie Schaubel

Emily Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt

Ellie Schubert+#

Margaret Seraphin@*+#^

Emily Shoger

Gabriella Storino

Grace Stumm+#

Anna Swiatek

Mia Szilage+#

Cecilia Vietti+#

Molly Walder

Samantha Willman

Abigail Woodcock