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Accomplishments
Class of 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 for their Achievements:
The Mount's 61 seniors have been accepted at 160 colleges and universities and have been awarded $17,349,236 million in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 Student received the First Generation Recognition Award
2 Students received the National African American Recognition Award
We take great pride in our students for their diverse accomplishments.
The scholarships, awards and other achievements of our graduates make our legacy even stronger.
Class of 2024
Class of 2023
Class of 2022
Class of 2021
Class of 2020
Class of 2019
Class of 2018
Class of 2024
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 for their Achievements:
The Mount's 60 seniors have been accepted at 119 colleges and universities and have been awarded $13,625,800 million in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 Student received the National Hispanic Recognition Award
1 Student received the National African American Recognition Award
Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 73 seniors have been accepted at 148 colleges and universities and have been awarded over
$18 million
in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program
2 Students received the National African American Recognition Award
Class of 2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 40 seniors have been accepted at 85 colleges and universities and have been awarded over
$9 million
in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 student is recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar
Class of 2021
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 50 seniors have been accepted at 119 colleges and universities and have been awarded over
$13 million
in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 student received Commendation in the National Merit Scholarship Program
1 student was awarded a National Honor Society Scholarship
1 student is recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar
Class of 2020
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 80 seniors have been accepted at over 100 colleges and universities and have been awarded over
$17 million
in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 student received Commendation in the National Merit Scholarship Program
1 student is recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar
Class of 2019
Congratulations to the Class of 2019 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 71 seniors were accepted at 129 colleges and universities and collectively were awarded over
$11 million
in college scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 student received Commendation in the National Merit Scholarship Program
1 student is recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar
Class of 2018
Congratulations to the Class of 2018 for their Achievements!
The 74 students collectively were awarded over
$17 million
in college scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
4 students received Commendation in the National Merit Scholarship Program
Sister Barbara Cowan, OP Award
Mary Pat Evans Award
Eileen DeCoursey McDuff '50 Leadership Award
Dorothy Day Social Justice Award
Parents' Association F. Todd Miller Award - Excellence in Sports Scholarship
Parents' Association Sister Doris Ann Bowles, OP - Excellence in Academics Scholarship
Parents' Association Arts Scholarship - Excellence in the Performing Arts Scholarship
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others."
Pericles
Sister Barbara Cowan
, OP, Assistant Principal, teacher of Math and Science, and founder of the Peer Leadership Program, was at Mount St. Dominic Academy from 1967-1972 and 1985-2007. Sister Barbara was a woman of faith, quiet strength, and convictions. She was a gentle leader with deep respect and compassion for others. A love of learning and a passion for teaching describes her life. Her legacy lives on in all who knew her or of her.
This award is given to a member of the present Freshman class who:
• Displays enthusiasm in the classroom and outside of it
• Has earned the respect of her fellow classmates
• Demonstrates respect and compassion for others
• Is involved in school activities
• Works to her academic abilities
• Continues the legacy of Sister Barbara
Recipients
2024-2025: Faye Alquaisy '28
2023-2024: Luciana Cader '27
2022-2023: Leiloni Reside '26
2021-2022: Melia Hillman '25
2020-2021: Bridget Castano '24
2019-2020: Amanda Rohde '23
2018-2019: Grace Tanella '22
2017-2018: Catherine Browne ’21
2016-2017: Ava Rakowski ’20
2015-2016: Brooke Ramos ’19
2014-2015: Heather Burgers ’18
2013-2014: Emma Przyhocki ’17
2012-2013: Egan Barnitt ’16
2011-2012: Katherine Corwin ’15
Mary Pat
was an English teacher at the Mount from 1974 to 1987. She died very suddenly at the end of the 1987 school year. In her memory, the 1987-1988 Student Council established an award to honor a young woman fulfilling the following criteria: a member of the graduating class, supportive of school activities, works to her academic ability, shows reverence and respect for others, exhibits confidence in herself, and represents the traits of Christian womanhood.
Melia Hillman '25
Madeline Dolan '24
Amanda Rohde '23
Kaitlin Gibson '22
Kaitlyn Hladik '21
Emma Hladik ’20
Brooke Ramos ’19
Alexandria Grasso ’18
Samantha Pagliuca ’17
Gabrielle Ramos ’16
Eileen ’50
was a strong advocate and benefactor of the Mount and was elected to the Mount Hall of Fame in 2001. Upon her death in 2004, her classmates established the award in her memory to honor a young woman fulfilling the following criteria: a member of the junior class, demonstrated leadership, and one to whom others turn, a woman of quiet confidence, perseveres to accomplish a goal, a compassionate friend, and a possessor of a generous heart who exudes boundless spirit.
Melia Hillman '25
Rebecca Hess '24
Morgan Brown '23
Juliet Howell '22
Isabella Vescera '21
Megan Robinson '20
Emily Sartori '19
Julia Marzella ’18
Alexis Gomis ’17
Dorothy Day
was a 20th century American Catholic laywoman recognized for her life of justice, peacemaking and service. This award honor was instituted by the Law Alumnae and Board of Trustees of The Mount. The criteria for the Dorothy Day Award require the student to be active in the Justice Club for several years and have actively and willingly contributed throughout those years; serve as a Justice Day leader and other Justice activities at The Mount; and accumulate service hours that are varied, people-focused, and exhibit the corporal works of mercy.
Nieve Beckwith ’19
Sarah Sulc ’18
Starr Shapiro ’17
Todd Miller
was a much beloved athletic coach at Mount St. Dominic Academy who passed away tragically just before the beginning of the 2001-2002 school year. Todd was a true Renaissance man who could be found encouraging his track team and swimmers to reach for their best while quoting Shakespeare. The most important thing to Todd was that his students live a well-rounded life where they were a part of making things happen for the better.
Madeline Natale '25
Adrianna Cacciacarne '24
Cara D'Angelo '23
Juliet Howell '22
Clare Mulvihill '21
Olivia Fisher ’20
Alexis Brito ’19
Skyler Spinelli ’18
Jacqueline Smith ’17
Kahaia Voelkl ’16
Sister Doris Ann Bowles, OP
was the principal of Mount St. Dominic Academy from 1988-1998. Under her leadership the slogan, “excellence makes a difference” was born. She encouraged the student body to never settle for less than their personal best: excellence in academics, activities, and most importantly, in living a life of value and meaning.
Nyah Adiedo '25
Ana Ciauro '24
Saheli Davitt '23
Sophia Kowal '22
Isabella Vescera '21
Samantha Maldijan ’20
Emily Sartori ’19
Morgan Palumbo ’18
Caroline Gutowski ’17
Gabrielle Ramos ’16
Established in recognition of the performing arts program at MSDA, this scholarship recognizes the talent,
perseverance, creativity, self-confidence, and passion for a student of the arts.
Eve Hammett '25
Bridget Castano '24
Angelina Pierro '23
Natalia Ferruggia '22
Hema Devalla '21
Class of 2025 College Acceptances
Class of 2025 Matriculation
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Accomplishments
Class of 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 for their Achievements:
The Mount's 61 seniors have been accepted at 160 colleges and universities and have been awarded $17,349,236 million in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 Student received the First Generation Recognition Award
2 Students received the National African American Recognition Award
We take great pride in our students for their diverse accomplishments.
The scholarships, awards and other achievements of our graduates make our legacy even stronger.
Class of 2024
Class of 2023
Class of 2022
Class of 2021
Class of 2020
Class of 2019
Class of 2018
Class of 2024
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 for their Achievements:
The Mount's 60 seniors have been accepted at 119 colleges and universities and have been awarded $13,625,800 million in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 Student received the National Hispanic Recognition Award
1 Student received the National African American Recognition Award
Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 73 seniors have been accepted at 148 colleges and universities and have been awarded over
$18 million
in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program
2 Students received the National African American Recognition Award
Class of 2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 40 seniors have been accepted at 85 colleges and universities and have been awarded over
$9 million
in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 student is recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar
Class of 2021
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 50 seniors have been accepted at 119 colleges and universities and have been awarded over
$13 million
in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 student received Commendation in the National Merit Scholarship Program
1 student was awarded a National Honor Society Scholarship
1 student is recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar
Class of 2020
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 80 seniors have been accepted at over 100 colleges and universities and have been awarded over
$17 million
in scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 student received Commendation in the National Merit Scholarship Program
1 student is recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar
Class of 2019
Congratulations to the Class of 2019 for their Achievements!
The Mount's 71 seniors were accepted at 129 colleges and universities and collectively were awarded over
$11 million
in college scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
1 student received Commendation in the National Merit Scholarship Program
1 student is recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar
Class of 2018
Congratulations to the Class of 2018 for their Achievements!
The 74 students collectively were awarded over
$17 million
in college scholarships and grants.
National Scholar Awards
4 students received Commendation in the National Merit Scholarship Program
Sister Barbara Cowan, OP Award
Mary Pat Evans Award
Eileen DeCoursey McDuff '50 Leadership Award
Dorothy Day Social Justice Award
Parents' Association F. Todd Miller Award - Excellence in Sports Scholarship
Parents' Association Sister Doris Ann Bowles, OP - Excellence in Academics Scholarship
Parents' Association Arts Scholarship - Excellence in the Performing Arts Scholarship
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others."
Pericles
Sister Barbara Cowan
, OP, Assistant Principal, teacher of Math and Science, and founder of the Peer Leadership Program, was at Mount St. Dominic Academy from 1967-1972 and 1985-2007. Sister Barbara was a woman of faith, quiet strength, and convictions. She was a gentle leader with deep respect and compassion for others. A love of learning and a passion for teaching describes her life. Her legacy lives on in all who knew her or of her.
This award is given to a member of the present Freshman class who:
• Displays enthusiasm in the classroom and outside of it
• Has earned the respect of her fellow classmates
• Demonstrates respect and compassion for others
• Is involved in school activities
• Works to her academic abilities
• Continues the legacy of Sister Barbara
Recipients
2024-2025: Faye Alquaisy '28
2023-2024: Luciana Cader '27
2022-2023: Leiloni Reside '26
2021-2022: Melia Hillman '25
2020-2021: Bridget Castano '24
2019-2020: Amanda Rohde '23
2018-2019: Grace Tanella '22
2017-2018: Catherine Browne ’21
2016-2017: Ava Rakowski ’20
2015-2016: Brooke Ramos ’19
2014-2015: Heather Burgers ’18
2013-2014: Emma Przyhocki ’17
2012-2013: Egan Barnitt ’16
2011-2012: Katherine Corwin ’15
Mary Pat
was an English teacher at the Mount from 1974 to 1987. She died very suddenly at the end of the 1987 school year. In her memory, the 1987-1988 Student Council established an award to honor a young woman fulfilling the following criteria: a member of the graduating class, supportive of school activities, works to her academic ability, shows reverence and respect for others, exhibits confidence in herself, and represents the traits of Christian womanhood.
Melia Hillman '25
Madeline Dolan '24
Amanda Rohde '23
Kaitlin Gibson '22
Kaitlyn Hladik '21
Emma Hladik ’20
Brooke Ramos ’19
Alexandria Grasso ’18
Samantha Pagliuca ’17
Gabrielle Ramos ’16
Eileen ’50
was a strong advocate and benefactor of the Mount and was elected to the Mount Hall of Fame in 2001. Upon her death in 2004, her classmates established the award in her memory to honor a young woman fulfilling the following criteria: a member of the junior class, demonstrated leadership, and one to whom others turn, a woman of quiet confidence, perseveres to accomplish a goal, a compassionate friend, and a possessor of a generous heart who exudes boundless spirit.
Melia Hillman '25
Rebecca Hess '24
Morgan Brown '23
Juliet Howell '22
Isabella Vescera '21
Megan Robinson '20
Emily Sartori '19
Julia Marzella ’18
Alexis Gomis ’17
Dorothy Day
was a 20th century American Catholic laywoman recognized for her life of justice, peacemaking and service. This award honor was instituted by the Law Alumnae and Board of Trustees of The Mount. The criteria for the Dorothy Day Award require the student to be active in the Justice Club for several years and have actively and willingly contributed throughout those years; serve as a Justice Day leader and other Justice activities at The Mount; and accumulate service hours that are varied, people-focused, and exhibit the corporal works of mercy.
Nieve Beckwith ’19
Sarah Sulc ’18
Starr Shapiro ’17
Todd Miller
was a much beloved athletic coach at Mount St. Dominic Academy who passed away tragically just before the beginning of the 2001-2002 school year. Todd was a true Renaissance man who could be found encouraging his track team and swimmers to reach for their best while quoting Shakespeare. The most important thing to Todd was that his students live a well-rounded life where they were a part of making things happen for the better.
Madeline Natale '25
Adrianna Cacciacarne '24
Cara D'Angelo '23
Juliet Howell '22
Clare Mulvihill '21
Olivia Fisher ’20
Alexis Brito ’19
Skyler Spinelli ’18
Jacqueline Smith ’17
Kahaia Voelkl ’16
Sister Doris Ann Bowles, OP
was the principal of Mount St. Dominic Academy from 1988-1998. Under her leadership the slogan, “excellence makes a difference” was born. She encouraged the student body to never settle for less than their personal best: excellence in academics, activities, and most importantly, in living a life of value and meaning.
Nyah Adiedo '25
Ana Ciauro '24
Saheli Davitt '23
Sophia Kowal '22
Isabella Vescera '21
Samantha Maldijan ’20
Emily Sartori ’19
Morgan Palumbo ’18
Caroline Gutowski ’17
Gabrielle Ramos ’16
Established in recognition of the performing arts program at MSDA, this scholarship recognizes the talent,
perseverance, creativity, self-confidence, and passion for a student of the arts.
Eve Hammett '25
Bridget Castano '24
Angelina Pierro '23
Natalia Ferruggia '22
Hema Devalla '21
Class of 2025 College Acceptances
Class of 2025 Matriculation
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