126thCommencement

Wilmington, DelawareJune 28, 2020

ProgramProcessional

Pomp & Circumstance.…………………...........................……...…………..........…....Elgar

Invocation…………………………...............….............….Sister Elizabeth McAdams, O.S.U.

The National Anthem…………....………………………...Whitney Grinnage-Cassidy ’20

Ursuline Academy Alma Mater.......…..............………………...….................Alumnae

Welcome…………………………........................…….......................Jeffrey Danilak, Principal

Salutatorian……………….……....................…………..........Whitney Grinnage-Cassidy ’20

Honors & Awards............................….....................................Jeffrey Danilak, Principal

Athletic Speaker............................…...................................................Maxine String ’20

Awarding of Diplomas………………………....................Dr. Trisha Medeiros, President Jeffrey Danilak, Principal

Maureen McAleenan ’99, Dean of Students Maritza Poza-Grise, Board of Trustees Chair

Congratulations..............................................................Dr. Trisha Medeiros, President

Valedictorian………………………….....................................………….….......Lijin Zhang ’20

Blessing..................................…Most Rev. W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of Wilmington

Recessional Ode to Joy..…………................………….........…..………..............Beethoven

Class of 2020

Kylah Ahrie Arnold

Mia Angela Aube

Margaret Elizabeth Boyd

Taelynn Sheree Brooks

Anna Katherine Brutsche

Maile Akemi Carberry

Katherine Joy Carrig

Maureen Barbara Carroll

Grace Jenna Cawley

Isabella Grace Cerasoli

Molly Elizabeth Clark

Lauren Frances Cool

Sydney Nicole Davis

Corinne Elizabeth Furey

Mia Nicole Gi�ord

Whitney Eden Grinnage-Cassidy

Allison Jean Jablonski

Elle Morgan Jerry

Katie Anne Jones

Olivia Grace Kavanaugh

Riley Catherine Kendle

Caroline Emily Knight

Cassidy Brooke Markel

Molly Janet Matlusky

Alexandra Marie McSorley

Grace Kjersti-Leslie Nkurunziza

Kylie Cecilia Nocket

Emma Catherine Popham

Leslie Michelle Ramirez

Caroline Marie Randolph

Erin McTeague Roesser

Lauren Marie Rosica

Ellen Mimi Schlecht

Riley Elisabeth Shahan

Maxine Maran String

Elizabeth Campbell Upton

Kaleigh Evelyn White

Lijin Zhang

Kylah Arnold Dean's Scholarship, Susquehanna University

Mia Aube Catholic High School Award, Neumann University

Faculty Grant, Jefferson, Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson UniversityGood Neighbor Undergraduate Scholarship, Salisbury University

Jefferson Grant, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPresidential Scholarship, Salisbury University

Presidential Scholarship, St. Joseph's UniversityRegis Grant, St. Joseph's University

Salisbury University Fund Grant, Salisbury UniversityTrustee Scholarship, Neumann University

UD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware

Margaret Boyd Academic Scholar, University of South Carolina

Bellarmine Scholarship, Fairfield UniversityCatholic University Scholarship, The Catholic University of America

Dean's Scholarship, Loyola University MarylandParish Scholarship, The Catholic University of America

UD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware

Anna Brutsche Presidential Scholarship, Loyola University Maryland

Presidential Scholarship, St. Joseph's UniversityUD Presidential Scholarship, University of Delaware

Undergraduate Admissions Scholarship, Towson UniversityUniversity Scholarship, The Catholic University of America

Katherine Carrig Magis Scholarship, College of Holy Cross

Merit Scholarship, The American UniversityPresidential Academic Scholarship, George Washington University

St. Michael's Book Award Scholarship, St. Michael's CollegeTrustee Scholarship, St. John's College

UD Trustee Scholarship, University of DelawareWashington College Scholar, Washington College

Scholarships & Awards(as of May 21, 2020)

Maureen Carroll Columbia Scholar Award, Columbia College Chicago

Dean's Scholarship, Columbia College ChicagoFaculty Recognition Award, Columbia College Chicago

Outstanding Student Award, Claymont Lions ClubPresidential Scholarship, Mount St. Mary's University

UD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware

Grace Cawley Academic Scholarship, High Point University

Experiential Learning Grant, High Point UniversityResident Scholars Tuition, Pace University

Trustee Recognition Award, Pace UniversityUniversity Scholarship, St. Joseph's University

Isabella Cerasoli UD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware

Molly ClarkAcademic Scholarship, St. John's University

Dean's Scholarship, American UniversityFordham Jogues Scholarship, Fordham University

Fordham Tuition Award, Fordham UniversityWidener Pride Scholarship, Widener University

Widener University Presidential Scholarship, Widener University

Lauren Cool Catholic University Scholarship, The Catholic University of America

Good Neighbor Undergraduate Scholarship, Salisbury UniversityUniversity Scholarship, Saint Joseph's University

Whitney Grinnage-CassidySwarthmore College Scholarship, Swarthmore College

Katie JonesAssisi Award, Neumann University

Catholic High School Award, Neumann UniversityCatholic High School Scholarship, Cabrini College

Catholic School Grant, Immaculata UniversityDeLaSalle Grant, La Salle University

Excellence in Learning Grant, La Salle UniversityFounder's Grant, Cabrini College

Immaculata University Scholarship, Immaculata UniversityLasallian Legacy, La Salle UniversityNursing Award, Neumann University

Widener Pride Scholarship, Widener UniversityWidener University Award, Widener University

Xavier Award, Cabrini College

Cassidy Markel UD Provost Scholarship, University of DelawareWatson Scholarship, Florida Southern College

Alexandra McSorley Academic Scholarship, Duquesne University

Academic Scholarship, University of PittsburghAlumni Award, Drexel University

University Scholarship, St. Joseph's University

Grace Nkurunziza DSU Institutional Scholarship, Delaware State University

Emma Popham Academic Scholarship, Dickinson College

Academic Scholarship, University of Delaware

Leslie Ramirez Discover Award, Pennsylvania State University

Caroline RandolphAcademic Scholarship, University of PittsburghUD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware

Erin Roesser Blue and Gray Award, University of Mary Washngton

Catholic University Scholarship, The Catholic University of AmericaEvergreen Grant, Loyola University Maryland

Loyola Scholarship, Fairfield UniversityLoyola Scholarship, Loyola University Maryland

Parish Scholarship, The Catholic University of AmericaTrustees Scholars Scholarship, Sacred Heart University

University Scholarship, St. Joseph's University

Ellen SchlechtAcademic Excellence Scholarship, West Chester University

Academic Scholarship, UNC AshevilleAcademic Scholarship, West Virginia University

Music Scholarship, University of DelawarePresidential Scholarship, DeSales University

Presidential Scholarship, Rider University Trustee Scholarship, St. John's College

University Scholarship, Temple UniversityAcademic Excellence Scholarship, West Chester University

Riley Shahan Academic Scholarship, University of Delaware

Presidential Scholarship, The University of Rhode Island

Maxine String Academic Scholarship, Jacksonville UniversityAthletic Scholarship, Jacksonville University

Kaleigh White Academic Tuition Scholarship, Washington College

Achievement Grant, Neumann UniversityProvost Scholarship, Eastern University

Kylah Arnold Mia Aube Margaret Boyd Taelynn Brooks Anna Brutsche

Molly Clark Lauren Cool Sydney Davis Corinne Furey Mia Gi�ord

Riley Kendle Caroline Knight Cassidy Markel Molly Matlusky Alexandra McSorley

Erin Roesser Lauren Rosica Ellen Schlecht Riley Shahan

Maile Carberry Katherine Carrig Maureen Carroll Grace Cawley Isabella Cerasoli

Maxine String

Whitney Grinnage-Cassidy

Allison Jablonski Elle Jerry Katie Jones Olivia Kavanaugh

Grace Nkurunziza Kylie Nocket Emma Popham Leslie Ramirez Caroline Randolph

Elizabeth Upton Kaleigh White Lijin Zhang

AwardsServiam Award: For exemplifying the spirit of the Ursuline Motto, “I Will Serve.”

Laura Lange Capodanno Award: For exemplifying the Ursuline sense of responsibility, spirit, fair play, and dedication to school and to fellow students.

Sister Catherine Morse Award: For outstanding service and dedication to Ursuline Academy.

Sister Berenice McGrory Award: For outstanding involvement and participation in outreach programs in church, parish, or community.

Neilia Hunter Biden Award: For outstanding qualities shown through service to country, community, and fellow Americans.

Ursuline Academy President’s Award: For excellence in service to school and community and in commitment to Ursuline Academy’s core values.

Agnes May Horty Alumnae Award: For outstanding qualities representing the standards and ideals of Ursuline Academy, including scholarship, extra-curricular projects, leadership, and those qualities of character that make for the well-being of the whole community.

Cross of Merit Award: For exceptional service and loyalty to the school and to the student body, marked especially by those qualities of Christian womanhood most expected of an Ursuline graduate.

HonorsDepartmental Honors are awarded in recognition of exceptional performance over four years in Upper School.

Departmental Honors are awarded in the following areas:English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Theology, & World LanguageA single medal is awarded to the student earning the highest GPA.Certificates are awarded to the students earning the second highest GPA.

Portrait of a Graduate - Citizen Award: For taking ownership in a community that extends beyond the immediate, recognizing a complex and ever-changing landscape, awareness of the struggles and strengths of peoples near and far, including all voices, acknowledging that cooperation is the key to harmony and exalts the humility, compassion, and love we see reflected in each other and the world around us.

Mission StatementUrsuline Academy is an independent, Catholic school community that empowers students for leadership and service in our global society.

Stacey Hondry Bacchieri ’78

Karen Bifferato

Julian H. Booker

Eugene Delle Donne

Kathleen Fahey-Hosey

Sister Kathleen Finnerty, OSU

Brendan Kennealey

Yvette Kinsale

Andrew Larmore

Gil Leidig

Sister Marion Lynch, OSU

Ali McDonough ’08

The Honorable Vivian L. Medinilla ’84

Martiza Poza-Grise, Board Chair

Kelly Romanczuk Rieger ’99

Abigail Rodgers ’94

Charles Ryan, AIA

Penny Tsaganos Saridakis ’85

Kathleen Killen Veteri, ‘89

Sister Maureen Welch, OSU

Jessie Woolley-Wilson ’81

PresidentDr. Trisha Medeiros

DirectorsLauren CarneyDirector of Counseling

Lisa Clody ’83Director of Enrollment Management

Marie FerrierDirector of Facilities

Susan HeissDirector of Athletics

Michelle Hogan Director of Campus Ministry & Service

Debbie HurdDirector of Advancement

Donna KinzelDirector of Finance & Operations

Maureen McAleenan ’99Dean of Students

Shapan SinghDirector of Technology

PrincipalsJeffrey DanilakUpper School

Ann PhillipsMiddle School

Laura FodgeLower School

Department ChairsEnglish | Sharon Waldron

Fine Arts | Erin McNichol

Mathematics | Maureen McAleenan ’99

Science | Amanda Nardo

Social Studies | Lynda Churay

Theology | Sister Elizabeth McAdams, OSU

World Language | Dawn Davis

Board of Trustees

Leadership