The Next Generation of Alumni

Abein Abraham is Aquinas’ class of 2022 valedictorian.

He has maintained a cumulative 4.73 GPA. “I wanted to challenge myself and to do the best I could academically,” said

Abraham. He has also been a member of water polo, cross country, tennis, Associated Student Body (ASB), and National Honors Society (NHS) throughout his four years at Aquinas. He plans on attending the University of California, Berkeley in the fall and pursuing degrees in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science.

Abraham studies and works tirelessly, causing a separation between his social and school life. Some of his high school academic achievements include taking 14 Advanced Placement courses and advanced math courses online during the summer. He emphasizes the significance of time management as advice for students trying to succeed in school. “Space out your work into hours and don’t do too much in one day, ” said Abraham.

Being named valedictorian was rightfully earned through Abraham’s incredible efforts alongside his acceptance into a university with a prestigious reputation. Most importantly, he reminds students to be themselves. He said “Try to stick out. Don’t focus on being number one, do your best. Try your hardest and compete at your own pace.

Aquinas Senior, Emilie Petit is the salutatorian for the Aquinas class of 2022.

She will be attending the University of California, Berkeley and majoring in Bioengineering. School has always been an important focus for Petit and she has aimed to be at the top of her class. She’s put in endless hard work trying to achieve her goal. “It took a lot of studying, late nights, taking any extra opportunities I could such as summer classes, and just a lot of work, ” said Petit. She believes earning salutatorian was worth all the effort she put in, especially being accepted into her dream school. For future students aiming for this goal, she advises them to take opportunities, talk to counselors, put in hard work, but also enjoy high school and have fun. Overall, Petit is proud of her achievement and is thankful for all the support her family gave her.

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2022 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Baylor University Benedictine College California Baptist University California Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, Fullerton California State University, Los Angeles California State University,Long Beach California State University, San Bernardino Chaminade University of Honolulu Chapman University Clemson University De Paul University Dominican University Elmhurst University Florida Memorial Unive Fresno State University Grand Canyon University Humboldt State University La Sierra University Morningside College Marywood University Michigan State University New York University Nyack College Northern Arizona University

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