On the evening of our inspirational Baccalaureate Mass, valedictorian, Meaghan Keating '24 (University of Notre Dame), and salutatorian, Ella Bosse '24 (Tufts University), received medals to be worn on Graduation Day.
Honors students were also recognized at the ceremony — nine with Distinguished Honors by maintaining an average of 95 or better for the year and ninety-four with Honors by maintaining an average of 90 for the year.
IHA Family Awards were presented to six families this year who have their last daughter of three or more graduating. Congratulations to:
Jennifer Amerio and Steven Amerio, parents of Francesca '19, Simone '21, Josephine '23, and Luciana '24 (San Diego State University)
Dawn Coleman and Michael Coleman, parents of Hailey '19, Madison '21, and Olivia '24 (Sacred Heart University)
Luz Fernandez and Jaime Luna, parents of Kayla '21, Amber '24 (Providence College) and Alexa '24 (Providence College)
Johanna Martin and Seamus Martin, parents of Kathleen '17, Hanna '21, and Rose '24 (Northeastern University)
Benita Raia and Samuel Raia, parents of Gabriella '19, Olivia '22, and Samantha '24 (Boston College)
Donna Sandt and Robert Sandt, parents of Allison Anne '20, Carolyn '23, and Madeline '24 (DeSales University)
IHA would also like to recognize the following seniors who received Subject Area Awards:
Bryana Leigh Saenz (Arcadia University) - The Arts
Lily Grace Schwedhelm (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) - Communications
Giana M. Fontanetta (Cornell University) - English
Elizabeth Grace Ogden (Binghamton University) - French
Ellie Y. Kim (Binghamton University) - Mathematics
Hannah Gabriella Hart (Vanderbilt University) - Theology
Katelyn Hilde Rader (Berry College) - Physical Education
Kiera Ryann Stevenson (Fairfield University) - Science
Emily Maya Gelewski (Lafayette College) - Social Studies
Giana M. Fontanetta (Cornell University) - Spanish
Rose Elizabeth Martin (Northeastern University) - Technology
Mina Isabella Cocca (Villanova University) - Italian
Additionally, congratulations to the following Scholarship Award recipients from the Class of 2024:
The Immaculate Heart Academy Scholar-Athlete Award – Meaghan Keating (University of Notre Dame)
The NJSIAA New Jersey Scholar Athlete Award – Madyson Ayers (Fairfield University)
Immaculate Heart Academy Athletic Achievement Award – Kalena Stavish (Salve Regina University)
Immaculate Heart Academy Athlete of the Year Award – Alexandra Barry (Princeton University)
Bergen County Women’s Coaches Association Recognition for 10 or More Sports Seasons – Abigail Romero (Bucknell University)
Bergen County Women’s Coaches Association Scholarship for Outstanding Athletic Achievement – Marisa Flores (Quinnipiac University)
IHA Parents’ Club Robert Ryan Memorial Scholarship – Layla Rajan (Lynn University)
The Virginia "Ginny" Panicucci Memorial Award – Maeve Murray (University of Rhode Island)
The Kim Montelaro Memorial Award – Sophia Reina Ditchfield-Agboh (Fairfield University)
The Dorothy and Jack McKenna Memorial Award – Victoria DellaCroce (The College of New Jersey)
Kathleen Farley Memorial Award – Emily Keizer (Lehigh University)
The Fine Arts Award – Meghan Deane (Binghamton University)
The Minerva Echeverría Memorial Award – Sophie Morales (Indiana University - Bloomington)
The Carmella Cupo Wardell Award – Madeline Manning (University of Scranton)
The Lakeland Bank Scholarship - Anna Gallucci (Boston College)
Bergen County Directors of Guidance Scholarship – Emily Gelewski - (Lafayette College)
The Ramsey Knights of Columbus Scholarship – Kaelie Mannion (Creighton University)
Thank you to Monsignor Ron Rozniak and the IHA staff who planned and participated in the beautiful Mass, and to the IHA administration and Mrs. Liz Kearns P’05, ’08, ’11, senior class moderator, for honoring our seniors in such a special way.
Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates for their incredible contributions to IHA over the past four years!