Class of 2024 Shines with Excellence and Unity

The journey of the Class of 2024 at the Academy has been characterized by extraordinary dedication, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. This class began their high school years amid the challenges of the COVID pandemic, navigating a world of social distancing and masks. Through these trials, they emerged stronger and more united, demonstrating a commitment to learning and fostering a powerful sense of community that extends far beyond the school walls.

Their achievements reflect their hard work, faith, leadership, and compassion, all driven by a profound desire to bring about positive change in the world. Among this exceptional group are 11 lifers, students who have been part of the Academy family since pre-kindergarten or kindergarten. The accomplishments of the 125 graduates are impressive: 15 student-athletes poised to compete at the collegiate level, five Tampa Tribune Scholars, an honor recognizing the top 3% of each school's graduating class at the end of the first semester.

As these graduates prepare to leave the Academy, they carry with them cherished memories and a bond of camaraderie that will last a lifetime. They step into the next phase of their lives with confidence and determination, ready to make significant contributions to society.

Heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024! May your futures be bright, your dreams vast, and your journeys uniquely yours. Continue to inspire and lead as you embark on your new adventures!

Valedictorian: Ashlin Cannella

In addition to achieving the pinnacle of academic success, Ashlin was a captain on the back-to-back state champion swim team, co-president of Teen Leadership Council, and president of Chain Reaction. She was also an AP Scholar With Distinction, Esse Quam Videri recipient, and was honored with both the Princeton Book Award and the University of Rochester Xerox Award.

Salutatorian: Sadie Patrick

Sadie participated in Teen Leadership Council, Latin Club, Crochet for Charity, and as a member of the cross country and track and field teams. She began her journey at the Academy as a Blessed Marie Rose Scholarship recipient, was an AP Scholar With Distinction, an Esse Quam Videri recipient, and was honored with the UVA Jefferson Book Award.

Senior Awards

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The Class of 2024 Graduates & Matriculations

Mariebelle Abrunzo, Auburn University

Claire Acosta, University of Florida

Adeline Angelone, Syracuse University

Caroline Arnold, Tallahassee Community College

Julia Artz, Florida State University

Hailey Aulicino, University of Central Florida

Sofia Bailey, Florida State University

Jessica Beede, University of South Carolina

Chloe Boback, University of South Carolina

Miranda Boria, University of South Florida

Addison Brown, Florida Atlantic University

Kathryn Burke, University of Florida

Alexandria Cacciatore, University of South Florida

Dana Camp, University of Florida

Ashlin Cannella, University of Florida

Chloe Carson, Florida State University

McKenzie Casper, Southern Methodist University

Sofia Caudell, University of Florida

Josie Chapuis, High Point University

Michaela Clayton, Xavier University of Louisiana

Samantha Cogburn, Florida State University

Laura Collins, University of Florida

Teryn Collins, George Washington University

Heidi Crouse, Florida State University

Carla Cruz-Valenzuela, Florida Polytechnic University

Avery Diaz, Tallahassee Community College

Avery Doyle, Florida State University

Tegan Drinkwater, Florida State University

Lauren Echeverry, University of South Florida

Reese Edlund, University of South Carolina

Brooke Feocco, Florida State University

Isabella Fisher, University of South Florida

Maleah Fraga, Tallahassee Community College

Emily Galvez, University of South Florida

Amelia Garstka, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Grace Gavin, The University of the South

Tillie Gramata, University of Mississippi

Sabrina Grayson, University of Southern California

Caroline Griffis, University of South Carolina

Sellome Haile, Vanderbilt University

Caitlin Ham, College of Charleston

Deanna Hampton, The University of Tampa

Regan Hernandez, University of South Carolina

Diana Hiatt, Florida State University

Mary Martha Holland, University of Mississippi

Keala Hollenkamp, Princeton University

Lilliana Holman, Florida State University

Morgan Hunt, United States Air Force Academy

Megan Hyer, University of Notre Dame

Grace Jaye, William & Mary

Sophia Johnson, Saint Leo University

Emma Kaiser, University of South Florida

Caroline Kross, The University of Alabama

Delaney Lampinen, University of Florida

Kierra Leick 

Matea Leone, University of Mississippi

Danica Lothrop, The University of Tampa

Karly Luikart, Colorado State University

Reese MacDiarmid, Winthrop University

Natalie Marks, Florida Gulf Coast University

Gwenyth Martin, Auburn University

Christa Masiello, Florida State University

Madison Maxwell, The University of Alabama

Emily McClelland, Wake Forest University

Mary-Stewart McGough, University of Mississippi

Morgan McPherson, Tallahassee Community College

Isabelle Meckley, Florida State University

Miriam Mikhail, University of South Florida

Reagan Miller, University of Notre Dame

Rowan Miller, University of Notre Dame

Sophia Mitchell, United States Naval Academy

Kendall Mobley, Florida Gulf Coast University

Bridget Moore, Rutgers University

Sophia Moore, Florida State University

Ava Morales, Saint Joseph's University

Lucille Morey, Florida State University

Sabrina Muhsen, University of South Florida

Shayla Muhsen, University of South Florida

Kamila Muraharisetti, Cornell University

Devin Murphy, Florida State University

Catherine Neely, Wake Forest University

Maria Neves, The University of Tampa

Alexandra Nicholas, North Carolina State University

Ava O'Brien, University of Mississippi

Bella Otte, The University of Texas at Austin

Kayla Parsons, Nova Southeastern University

Sadie Patrick, University of Notre Dame

Olivia Payne, Northwestern University

Alayna Pearson, University of Florida

Camille Petrarca, Wake Forest University

Chloé Pleasants, The University of Tennessee

Megan Price, Florida State University

Gina Puleo, Florida Atlantic University

Abigail Pyle, Florida State University

Alexandra Ragano, The Catholic University of America

Madison Ratchford, Southern Methodist University

Aurelia Rich, Auburn University

Hannah Riser 

Lily Rittenhouse, University of San Diego

Jordan Ritter, University of Florida

Marielle Robert, University of South Florida

Isabel Salas, United States Military Academy

Catalina Salgado, Florida State University

Chloe Sansone, Florida State University

Stela Sansone, The University of Alabama

Shelby Savitt, Florida Southern College

Karly Sayad, Florida State University

Isabel Sayag, George Washington University

Olivia Schipano, The Arizona State University

Giuliana Seise, Hillsborough Community College

Mary Elizabeth Shoop, Florida State University

Maisi Sigler, United States Military Academy

Amanda Stephens, University of South Florida

Aydan Sullivan, New York University

Laina Sutton, University of South Florida

Ava Tuccio, Tallahassee Community College

McKenzie Vande Brink, Aveda Institute

Nyla Veal, Florida State University

Silvia Velasco, Florida State University

Kierra Vinion, Tallahassee Community College

Lillian Weber, Santa Fe College

Isabelle Williams, The University of Arizona

Nina Wolff, University of Florida

Katherine Yencle-Torres, University of South Florida

Nathalie Yencle-Torres, The University of Tampa