The Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock
Seniors from the five Catholic high schools in Arkansas became 372 graduates getting diplomas this spring. Meet a few extraordinary young people in this section from Arkansas Catholic's May 25, 2019 issue.
As a Mount St. Mary Academy freshman, Wesley Burney had to write down what she wanted to accomplish at the Little Rock school by senior year.
“I remember I wanted to drive a Jeep and I do, so that’s pretty cool. I wanted to be Mountie Messenger president. I think I even said Eucharistic minister might be cool but I don’t know. That was kind of interesting. I ended up accomplishing all of them,” she said.
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Ethan Lehman is stepping out of his comfort zone in order to meet new people, try new foods and experience a new culture.
Instead of heading off to college like most of his classmates, this Catholic High senior is moving across the globe to be back in high school again. In August he leaves for Thailand for 12 months as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange. Like a typical exchange student, he will live with host More...
Paul Seiter is leaving Subiaco Academy a much different person than the one that arrived as a 10th-grader. He credits the school for fostering leadership skills he didn’t even know he had.
“I’d have to say that’s one thing that’s valuable that I’ve gained from Subiaco, besides the brotherhood and, of course, all the friends,” he said. “When I came to Subiaco, I was somewhat shy I guess. But after I got here, I got involved More...
If Grace Simpson had decided to cruise through her time as an upperclassman at Sacred Heart School in Morrilton, there aren’t many who would blame her. The senior was diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri heading into junior year, a condition that produces too much cerebral fluid.
“Having too much cerebral fluid in my head puts pressure on the optic nerve of my eyes which can cause me to go blind at any time,” she said as casually More...
One day, Lillie Tuttle’s name might be rolling through the credits of the latest blockbuster for production design. It could be that she wins an Academy Award for her timeless costumes in the next historical drama. Or maybe, she’ll snap a photo that catches the attention of the world.
Her creative nature will lead to great things as the St. Joseph senior heads to the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design — SCAD — in More...
Seniors Drew Lewis and Anna Wade hold their kindergarten photo from Lois Coney’s class at St. Joseph School in Conway, which both were in years ago.
Before their graduation May 19, seniors walked through the school once last time May 13 to receive congratulations from the student body.
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Lt. John-Rex Spivey of Norfolk, Va., addresses the Class of 2019 at the 132nd Subiaco Academy graduation May 11.
Spivey, a native of Rogers and a 2009 Subiaco Academy graduate, graduated in 2013 from the United States Naval Academy. “Find a goal or profession in life that has dignity, purpose and allows you to make a significant impact," he told them.
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St. Joseph Church in Conway was the site of graduation for St. Joseph High School May 19. The valedictorian and salutatorian delivered the commencement speeches.
The valedictorian was Natalie Ross. The salutatorian was Carolyn Woodson, daughter of Timothy and Cynthia Woodson. She is going to Texas A&M to study kinesiology.
Other graduates are:
Bailee Michele Atkinson
Jackson Paul Briggler
Maria Elizabeth Casavechia
Katherine Olivia Covington
Emily Nicole Daniel
Chloe Faith Detten
Mason Thomas Elsinger
Mattison Grace Elsinger
Hope Nicole Hardgrave
Kyle Gregory Hartman
Jacob Stephen Hofherr
Staton Lee Holbrook
Aaryanna Jeanette More...
John Matthew Rogers, student body president, was the master of ceremonies for the Catholic High School graduation May 24 on the school’s Roy Davis Field. The speakers were valedictorian Alexander Christopher Bromley and Cameron Alexander Willis.
The salutatorian was Jacob Wesley Roset, son of Kathryn and Bjorn Roset. He will study defense and strategic studies at the U.S. Military Academy.
Other graduates are:
Thomas Brunner Allen
James Pierce Althoff
Angel Andres Alvarez
Pedro Alvarez
Barrett Baker Atwood
Jack Hartman Baker
Philip Andrew Ball
Brandon Thomas More...
On May 20, Mount St. Mary Academy hosted its graduation at Robinson Auditorium in downtown Little Rock. Cathy Hastings Owen of the Class of 1976 and chairman of Eagle Bank & Trust was the commencement speaker.
The valedictorian was Angelina “Angel” Sagardui. The salutatorian was Anna Katherine “Anna Kate” Manchester. The daughter of Scott and Catherine Manchester, Manchester will attend the University of Alabama and study international relations and public policy.
Other graduates are:
Dana Allen
Alison Allgood
Cindy Alvarez
Emily More...
Fourteen seniors graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Morrilton May 19 during a ceremony in the school gym/auditorium.
Bailey Roscoe was the valedictorian. The salutatorian was Anja Hoelzeman, daughter of George and Cheryl Hoelzeman. She plans to study early childhood education at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville.
Other graduates are:
Emily Andrews
Eric Balch
Joseph Briggler
Nicholas Briggler
Jenna Chadek
Benjamin Drilling
Mary Reese Fisher
Alex Hoelzeman
Zakkry Hoelzeman
Cody Jones
Sarah Kersey
Grace Simpson
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Lt. John-Rex Spivey, of the Subiaco Class of 2009 and the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2013, was the graduation speaker May 11 in the inner courtyard of Subiaco Abbey.
The valedictorian was Gage Lee of Gainesville, Texas. The salutatorian was David Heinrichs of Fort Smith. A member of St. Boniface Church, Heinrichs is the son of Dianne and Stephen Heinrichs. He will be enrolled in the Honors College of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville More...
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