Magnificat welcomes the incoming Class of 2029

Arriving from 35 cities in eight different counties, eighth graders entering Magnificat’s freshman class convened in the Center for the Performing Arts in March for the Class of 2029 Blessing and Celebration. President Moira Clark ’77 welcomed the students and their families, and Senior Vice President of Mission and Strategic Initiatives Katie Higgins ’99 led a special blessing written by current students serving as mentors to the incoming class.

“May you know that we are so grateful that you are here, and we are excited to get to know you,” the blessing opened. “May you trust that you belong here and you are important to our community.”

Afterwards students divided into small groups for activities led by Magnificat students to build community and get to know their classmates and the school. Meanwhile, parents and guardians heard from a parent panel facilitated by Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing Nikki Clevenger Mohar ’89, visited a variety of information tables, and mingled in the Marian Commons.

“Our goal this year was to create a welcoming environment that encouraged conversation and questions among students,” Mohar said. “We are blessed to have such a dynamic group of young women who will learn, lead, and serve here together in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.”