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Graduation
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE
EVA VIVIEN AUGUR:
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Attending: Indiana University Indiana University Deans Scholarship, Luddy Direct Admit Scholarship, Luddy Deans Academic Merit Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Century Scholarship, CEAS General Scholarship, Jobs Ohio Scholarship; University of Louisville Trustees’ Scholarship Program; Ohio State University Trustees’ Scholarship, National Buckeye Scholar; KEES Scholarship
SARAH LOIS BARTON:
Attending: Mount St. Joseph University Mount St. Joseph University Scholarship, Choose Ohio First CITe Scholarship, Schmidlapp Scholarship; Thomas More University Scholarship; Xavier University Presidential Scholarship; Ursuline College Presidential Scholarship; John Carroll University Magis Scholarship; Northern Kentucky University Edge Award
SARAH MICHELLE BOWLING:
Attending: University of Cincinnati Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
BRADY ANDERSON BOYER:
Attending: University of Louisville University of Louisville Trustees’ Scholarship, Competitive Scholarship Award Enhancement; University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus University Scholarship; University of Minnesota National Scholarship; Washington University Scholarship; Rice University Grant; Heritage Bank Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
LIAM DECLAN CONNELLY:
Attending: Bellarmine University Bellarmine University Scarlet Scholarship, Catholic High School Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
LAUREN MARIE EHRMAN:
Attending: Bellarmine University Bowling Green State University Freshman Academic Scholarship, Success Scholarship; University of Louisville Trustees’ Academic Scholarship; Western Kentucky University Academic Merit Scholarship; Northern Kentucky University Founders Scholarship; University of South Dakota USD Grant; University of Dayton Trustees Merit Scholarshp, Commitment to Catholic Education Award; Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship; Brescia University Centennial Scholarship, Scarlet Scholarship; Eastern Kentucky University Tier II Merit Scholarship; Murray State University Opportunity Scholarship; Denison University Alumni Award; Bellarmine University Trustees Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
ISABEL GRACE ENZWEILER:
Attending: Thomas More University Thomas More University Cleves Scholars, Presidential Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship, Saints Award; KEES Scholarship
BENJAMIN THOMAS FULMER:
Attending: Northern Kentucky University Northern Kentucky University Presidential Scholarship; Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Saints Award; KEES Scholarship
KEVIN DOMENICK GARUCCIO:
Attending: Bellarmine University Bellarmine University Scholar Finalist Award, Scarlet Scholarship, Catholic High School Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship, KY Governor’s Scholar; Centre College Faculty Scholarship, Performing Arts Scholar, Centre Endowment Grant; Northern Kentucky University Governor’s Scholar; University of New Mexico Scholarship; Morehead State University Governor Scholar; KEES Scholarship
MARC DOUGLAS GASTRIGHT:
Attending: Gateway Community Technical College KEES Scholarship
TEAH LENORE HAGAN:
Attending: Northern Kentucky University Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Bishop Foys Scholarship, Cleves Scholars, Saints Award; Northern Kentucky University Founders Scholarship; Mount St. Joseph Scholarship, Schmidlapp Scholarship; Xavier University Trustee Merit Scholarship, Jesuit Heritage Award; KEES Scholarship
ZANE ALEXANDER HERMES:
Attending: University of Louisville University of Louisville Trustees’ Academic Scholarship, Competitive Scholarship Award; Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Saints Award; Northern Kentucky University Excellence Award, Honors Advantage Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
ZOE ELAINE HOELMER:
Attending: Ohio University Ohio University Admission Promise Award, Ohio Excellence Scholarship, Ohio Tradition Scholarship; University at Albany Merit Aid Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship; University at Buffalo Muriel A. Howard Honors Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship
CALAH MARIE JACKSON:
Attending: Christian Brothers University Christian Brothers University Lasallian Scholarship, Catholic High School Grant, Women’s Volleyball Scholarship, Campus Visit Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
COOPER DREES JONES:
Attending: Miami University Miami University Merit Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
SIMON MATTHEW JUELG:
Attending: Northern Kentucky University Mount St. Joseph University Scholarship; Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Diocese of Covington Guarantee; Northern Kentucky University Presidential Scholarship, Honors Advantage; KEES Scholarship
GRETA LOUISE KOSZAREK:
Attending: Denison University Denison University Alumni Award; George Washington University Award, George Washington University Presidential Academic Scholarship; DePaul University Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
JAY SURYA KROGER:
Attending: University of Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Century Scholarship, Students in STEM Scholarship; University of Kentucky Provost Scholarship; University of Louisville Trustees’ Academic Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
EVELYN NICOLE KUHNS:
Attending: Xavier University Xavier University Trustee Merit Scholarship; Transylvania University The William R. Kenan Scholarship; Hanover College 1827 Scholarship; The College of Wooster Dean’s Scholarship; Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Saints Award; KEES Scholarship
ANGELIA MARIE LANE:
Attending: Butler University Butler University Academic Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
A’NIKA CESALEE LICKERT:
Attending: University of Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Darwin T. Turner Scholarship, Buxbaum Workum Scholarship; YWCA Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
ROMAN AARIAN LINKUGEL:
Attending: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Embry-Riddle University Merit Scholarship, Rowing Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
JONATHAN PAUL EDWARD MILLER:
Attending: Thomas More University Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship; Northern Kentucky University Presidential Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
ALEX BUI PHAM:
Attending: Northern Kentucky University Northern Kentucky University Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Scholarship;
CAYLISSA JO PRZANOWSKI:
Attending: University of Kentucky University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Century Scholarship; Marquette University Pere Marquette Scholarship; University of Kentucky Provost Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
BENJAMIN ROBINSON PURTELL:
Attending: Thomas Aquinas College Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Diocese of Covington Guarantee, Saints Award; Franciscan University Presidential Scholarship; KEES Scholarship
JACOB MICHAEL SCHUETTER:
Attending: University of Kentucky University of Kentucky Presidential Scholarship, College of Engineering Scholarship; The Ohio State University National Buckeye Scholarship, Provost Scholarship; Northern Kentucky University Founders Scholarship; Sons of the American Revolution Arthur M. & Berdena Eagle Scout Award; KEES Scholarship
CHRISTINE GRACE SHAW:
Attending: Thomas More University Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Saints Award; Diocese of Covington Guarantee
ZACHARY PAUL TRAUTH:
Attending: Thomas More University Thomas More University Presidential Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship, Bishop Foys Scholarship, Diocese of Covington Guarantee; KEES Scholarship
PRESTON THOMAS WIDENER:
Attending: University of Louisville University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship; Butler University Academic Scholarship; University of Louisville Academic Trustees’ Scholarship; University of Cincinnati Students in STEM Scholarship; NKY Sports Hall of Fame; Kees Scholarship
The graduating class of 2022 was an impressively talented group of individuals. Among them were National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists, talented athletes, and incredible vocalists. The first child of an alumna graduated in 2022. These graduates demonstrated their intellect and leadership daily at CLS, and we know they will continue to hone the skills they acquired while at Latin School.
Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam, doce me
Subject Awards
THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE AWARD
THE FACULTY AWARD
THE ENGLISH AWARD
JAY KROGER BRADY BOYER
THE VISUAL FINE ARTS AWARD
THE LATIN AWARD
TEAH HAGAN THE COLATRELLA SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
ISABEL ENZWEILER & SIMON JUELG
THE THEOLOGY AWARD
BENJAMIN PURTELL
THE MATHEMATICS AWARD
EVA AUGER
THE ORATORICIAL AWARD
ALEX PHAM
THE LEADERSHIP AWARD
A’NIKA LICKERT & COOPER JONES
THE SOCIAL STUDIES AWARD
BRADY BOYER
THE SCIENCE AWARD
EVELYN KUHNS
THE MUSICAL FINE ARTS AWARD
KEVIN GARUCCIO
FACULTY AWARD WINNER
Brady Boyer
Covington Latin School is proud to announce that Brady Boyer was this year’s recipient of the Faculty Award. For those unable to attend graduation, Brady reflected eloquently on his time at Covington Latin School.
His speech is as follows:
“W elcome to his Excellency Bishop Iffert, Father Maher, Father Hainsey, Mrs. McGuire, Dr. Kennedy, Faculty, Honored Guests, Parents, and my fellow classmates of the Covington Latin School class of 2022. My dear classmates, can you feel it? Can you feel the anxiety, the excitement, the anticipation this moment deserves? In a matter of minutes, we will become not students but graduates of Covington Latin School. Let’s cherish these few minutes and embrace them with all we have; we’ve made it. I’m honored to stand before you today, privileged with the ability to speak to you all about gardening. Yes, gardening. Before I do so, let me be clear: I do NOT have a green thumb… I’ve embarrassingly let a cactus die from underwatering it. As such, I hope not to speak of my own horror stories, but of the positive ones reported in the Bible-- tales of mustard seeds, vines, and other vegetation which did not die from a lack of water. These stories are of infinitely greater value than my own; as we dig into the root of these stories, we can find rich lessons easily applicable to our lives. Let’s all think like botanists for a moment. Let me ask you: what are the necessary components of a garden? There are, of course, many specific things that may be helpful to you in your garden, but, most generally, you need three things: a gardener, a garden, and plants. These plants, of course, have needs independent of the garden’s water, sunlight, and food. Three things that are awfully similar to what humans need, right? Let’s discover these similarities a bit.
I see it best that we start from the ground up. Literally, let’s start with the soil. The Parable of the Sower teaches us a good lesson on soil: plants do not grow on a field of weeds, a rocky path, and among thorns. In fact, the most fruitful plants are cultivated on good soil, a category of which we, the class of 2022, are blessed to be a part. Covington Latin has blessed and equipped us with unique resources that have empowered us to be prepared as we are; it’s why we are a class with a breadth of accomplishments to be proud of today. Combined, we represent over 2,900 hours of community service-- well over 120 days.
Our accomplishments are not just represented by our volunteer work; we are the culmination of hours and hours of academic work, being Covington Latin students and all.
According to my calculations, that number stands well over 55,000 hours or about 2,500 days. Parents and faculty, thank you for your tireless efforts to support our studies in and out of the classroom, even if you were the ones to give us the work in the first place. You have made us a more compassionate, enthusiastic, and vibrant class, giving us a seed-size piece of your goodness, discipline, and knowledge. It’s clear to see your influence on our growth in character and virtue; these virtues speak to a verse from Luke Chapter 8, which reads, “As for that in the good soil, they are who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.”
Moving on to the plant itself, let me ask you something about growth. How do you tell if a plant is growing or not? Can you tell every time? Unless you have a thumb so green, it shoots a sprout, which is obviously not me, plant growth is not always apparent. At Covington Latin, our growth has been seen both inwardly and outwardly by everyone we’ve touched these past years. Though we can all attest to the clear dominance Calah has on the volleyball court and A’nika on both the baseball and softball fields, we can’t quite clearly see the fortitude that Jay gained from his Computer Programming class, or the strength of the AP Latin students who toiled their way bravely through four trying years filled with too many vocabulary words for the rest of us to handle. This is not even to mention the number of you heading out to study the most advanced of the engineering pathways; I’ll tell you what, you are courageous. I’ll stick to urban studies. To all of us, though, stay assured there is a path for our growth, a plan God has in store for us. Recall Genesis 1:12, which states, “The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.”
Friends, our lives are only beginning. We are but small sprouts under the supervision of a master gardener. I cannot thank each and every one of you enough for every moment spent with you, from the excitement of ancient and medieval days to this very moment, where, hopefully, you can’t see the trepidation of my fingertips behind this podium. Thank you for being vulnerable, for being real with each other, for those times in which we just couldn’t stand one another; true friendship is never serene and quaint, and it’s pushed us to become closer as a class. Additionally, I have to sincerely thank Dr. Kennedy, Mr. Krebs, Ms. Tewes, Mrs. Stone, and all faculty for their efforts which have formed
this class’s identity; I know no better, no more supportive group of mentors to ask for. It’s certainly rare for any group of teachers to put up with our games of Poker/Bingo and runs to Walgreens, a few memories of many we’ll hold dear to our hearts. To our parents, thank you for your investment in us; thank you for managing the carpool, driving us to practice, supporting us, or even not supporting us when we needed to not be supported. You are the reason we’re here; you have enabled our growth as metaphorical plants.In just mere minutes, classmates, we will be Covington Latin graduates.
And soon, we’ll hug and cry, sign shirts, and take photos together. We’ll do our best to stay in touch. But we’ll be living our lives, doing our best, and discovering new paths. Take with you from this ceremony a fiery optimism and love for the times we’ve cherished together; see only the best in the future you’ve created for yourself. I think that Henri Matisse, an esteemed French expressionist painter, said it best: “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” I encourage you all to look at the classmate to the left and to the right; hopefully, you will also dare to have the courage to see the blooming flowers before you. Thank you so much. I’m so proud of you all.”
-Brady Boyer
Rachel Juelg '96 is the first alumna to have a child graduate from CLS. Fourth Generation of Gastrights to Attend CLS
CONGRATULATIONS Graduates
