Graduation

Magnificat’s 64th Annual Commencement and Baccalaureate Mass were held in honor of the Class of 2022 on Monday, May 23, with faculty, family, and friends in attendance.

The Class of 2022 processed onto Karnatz Family Field for the Baccalaureate Mass, presided over by Fr. Raymond Guiao, S.J., of St. Ignatius High School. Graduates received their fourth and final pendant, which serves as a reminder to the graduates of their call to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world. During Commencement, student speaker Ella Ford ’22 reminisced about the last four years and shared a message of perseverance and hope. “We all have our own stories and struggles, but nothing was big enough to stop us—not even COVID,” she said. “Together, we were able to overcome one of the most challenging times in history because we were united by the courage and hope that Mary spoke of in the Magnificat. We carry that courage and hope with us— courage to become who we are meant to be in this world, and hope for one another’s success and wellbeing as we say farewell to Magnificat and embark on our future.” Dean of Faculty and Academics Marilyn Knox Arundel ’76, who retired in June, recognized the recipients of the school’s highest awards. Paige Erickson ’22 was named Phi Beta Kappa. Clare Hoban ’22 received the Sister Mary Pat Cook, H.M., Leadership Award. Maura Martin ’22 received the Nancy Powell Service Award. Lauren Shearer ’22 received the Sister Bernadette Vetter, H.M., Award.

President Moira Clark ’77 presents pendants during the Baccalaureate Mass.

Student speaker Ella Ford ’22 delivers her speech following remarks by Immediate Past Board Chair Colleen Moran O’Neil ’88 (pictured left).

Left to right: Faculty members process onto Karnatz Family Field. | Sadie Skeens ’22, Elisse Steele ’22, and An’Dreona Smith ’22 proudly display their diplomas after Commencement. | Award recipients Lauren Shearer ’22, Ella Ford ’22, Paige Erickson ’22, Clare Hoban ’22, and Maura Martin ’22. | Vice President of Mission Emerita Sister Helen Jean Novy, H.M. | Student and graduate liturgical ministers sing during the Baccalaureate Mass. | Alexia Plasa ’22 with her family.

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