During the 2023-24 school year, 43 students earned Distinguished Honors for the year by earning averages of 95% or better each quarter, and 206 students were recognized with Honors by earning averages of 90% or better each quarter. Mrs. Amy Baskin, assistant principal of academics, commended each of the students for their hard work and perseverance and then presented each one with a certificate.

Special awards were also presented to members of the junior and senior classes from various colleges and universities, in addition to several in-house IHA awards. Congratulations to the following award recipients:

The Promising Young Scientist Award
Riley Cannon ’26

College Recognition Awards
The University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award - Grace Guglielmetti ’25

The University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award - Sierra Tofts ’25

The University of Rochester Xerox Award - Caitlin Donovan ’25

The University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award - Lauren Mulry ’25

The St. Lawrence University Book Award - Paige Burgess ’25

The Student Sage Award - Anne Marie Kelly ’25

The Brown University Book Award - Lana Langevin ’25

The University of Virginia Jefferson Book Award - Victoria DelJuidice ’25

The St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholarship - Elizabeth Burgess ’25

The Springfield College Award - Isabelle Bertussi ’25

The St. Michael College Book Award - Katelyn Mikros ’25 and Rachel Paton ’25

The Tulane University Book Award - Carmella Madlinger ’25

The Chatham University Rachel Carson Award - Piper Portacio ’25

The Bowdoin Book Award - Victoria Niziol ’25

The St. Anselm Book Award - Kathleen Reck ’25

The Clarkson University Leadership Award - Madison Assanah ’25

The Clarkson University Achievement Award - Illeana Asencio ’25

The Sacred Heart Book Award - Emma McElroy ’25

The Rensselaer Medal Award - Allison Egan ’25

IHA also recognized seniors for their scholarly pursuits outside of the traditional school setting. This summer, our scholars participated in a variety of activities including EMT training; volunteering at Chilton Medical Center; attending college programs in engineering and neuroscience; and taking part in programs that honed their artistry and classical vocals. Additionally, students became immersed in Girls State, led younger teens with a Guild experience in England, and worked with middle school students in a summer CCD program. These experiences have given the students a better understanding of the world outside of IHA and the impact they can have in the future.

St. Brigid Summer Scholar Awards
Evelyn Roman ’25
Avery Connors ’25
Emerson Focht ’25
Grace Coster ’25
Elizabeth Marino ’25
Clodagh Moore ’25
Alexa Harding ’25
Jillian Gaglioti ’25
Chloe Kadien ’25
Katherine Ryan ’25
Lauren Mulry ’25
Isabella Sarlo ’25

In recognition of the extraordinary rigors of our curriculum, IHA believed it was also essential to honor our junior students with in-house awards for academic distinction. These awards recognize students who have excelled in the following subject matters through a combination of academic excellence, superior skill, and genuine interest in the subject area. 

In-house Awards for Academic Distinction
Social Studies: Gabriella DellaVolpe ’26
English: Elliott Daniels ’26
Science: Danica Libanan ’26
Technology: Veronica Brenner ’26
Communications: Roisin McLaughlin ’26
Fine Arts: Sofia Ghomi ’26
Performing Arts: Tara McCarthy ’26
Physical Education: Kathleen Hahn ’26
Spanish: Sophia Kuzma ’26
French: Gabriella Butto ’26
Italian: Alliana Campana ’26
Mathematics: Isabella Ragone ’26
Theology: Cavan Clancy ’26