Blue Shirt Chapel – Damian Hsieh
“I’ve been thinking a lot about Jerry Seinfeld lately. Not just because he’s funny . . . He offered a substitute for the word ‘passion,’ . . . ‘fascination.’ . . . I didn't realize how much that word would come to define my time here. . . Austin MacLean [class of ‘24], sold me on the idea of this school. He talked about the people and the culture like it was a second home. At the time, I didn’t get it. . . . I was fascinated by his enthusiasm, and I wanted to know what he knew. By freshman year, my schedule was rough: 5:30 a.m. swim, 7:00 a.m. jazz band. It was exhausting, but that’s where the fascination actually started. I wasn’t fascinated by the sheet music or the laps; I was fascinated by us. . . . how a community forms . . . I realized Austin’s 'home' wasn’t the building; it was the shared energy . . . I found myself particularly fascinated by Ren Staveteig [class of ‘23]. We shared the same grueling schedule, . . . But then, she did something that truly caught my attention: she quit swimming midway through the year. She chose her own well-being over another line on her resume. That was a turning point for me. It taught me that being a senior isn’t about looking perfect or doing the most; it’s about being realistic. What I admired most was . . . she always had the energy to give me a hello or advice on Physics. She chose to be fascinated by the person in front of her rather than the list on her desk. That brings us to this shirt. . . . it should be a badge of fascination. Seinfeld’s point was that if you are fascinated, you are never bored; you find the ‘great’ in the ‘small.’ Wearing the blue shirt means paying attention to the details of other people’s lives. . . . embody what it represents. Be the senior that a freshman looks at and thinks, ‘I want to know how they do that.’ Be the reason a student six years from now says, ‘I love this school, the people and the culture.’ Austin was right. It does feel like home. . . . it’s a place where you and others are seen. . . . “
Graduation Speeches 2-7
Class of 2026 8-11
All Acceptances, Matriculations & Scholarships 12-13
Highlights from Commencement Season 14-17
More About the Class of 2025 18-19
Baccalaureate – Lyla Lively
“. . . [This] feels more like a moment to just pause. To actually sit in it for a second. For so long, we’ve been focused on what’s next: the next test, the next season, the next application, the next decision. And now we’re here. . . . I think when we first heard [Wisdom, Honor and Service], they felt kind of like big ideas we were supposed to grow into someday. But looking back, we’ve already been living them. Not perfectly – but definitely in real ways. In the moments where we had to make a hard choice and do the right thing – that’s Honor. During the times we actually learned something that stuck with us, not just for a test – that’s Wisdom. And in the small ways we’ve shown up for people, even when it wasn’t a big deal – that’s Service. Those moments didn’t always feel important at the time, but they added up. And they changed us. . . . There were a lot of good moments, the fun ones, exciting ones or just really happy ones. But there were also moments that were stressful, confusing or just heavy. . . . And I think those are the ones that shaped us the most. . . . in Matthew 14, Peter steps out of a boat to walk toward Jesus on the water. And for a second, it works . . . But then he starts noticing everything around him – the wind, the waves, the chaos – and he gets overwhelmed and he starts to sink. Jesus then reaches out and pulls him back up. I like that story because it’s not about someone being perfect. It’s about someone trying. It’s about stepping into something uncertain, getting scared and realizing you can’t do it all on your own. . . . We’re stepping out of something familiar – this place, these people, this routine – and into something completely unknown. . . . I don’t think the goal is to suddenly have a perfect plan. I think it’s just to keep moving forward. To keep trying. To keep showing up. To live out Wisdom, Honor and Service, not in some huge, perfect way, but in small, everyday choices. In how we treat people. In how we handle things when they don’t go our way. In who we choose to be when no one is watching. And when things feel uncertain, which they will, I think we can come back to that image. Of stepping out, even when it’s uncomfortable. Of not having everything under control. And still being okay. . . .”
Senior Dinner Blessing – Lyla Lively
“Dear Heavenly Father, We gather here today with our grateful hearts, thankful for this moment and for the journey that has brought us here. Thank You for the strength, guidance and support that have carried us graduates to this day. We also thank You for the families, teachers and mentors who have supported us along the way. May our efforts continue to inspire and shape the lives of others. We ask for Your blessing over the Class of 2026. As we step into a new chapter, grant us wisdom to make good choices, courage to face challenges and faith to trust in Your plan for our lives. Surround us with people who lift us up and guide us. Help us to remain grounded in kindness, integrity and purpose, no matter where life leads us. As we celebrate this milestone, help us remain grateful for each moment and hopeful for what lies ahead. We entrust today and the class of 2026 into Your care. Amen.”
“. . . We’re all here together dressed up, sitting with the people who have been part of our everyday lives for the past four years, and realizing [our] everyday moments are starting to become memories. I believe that’s what tonight is really about. Not just celebrating what we’ve accomplished but appreciating everything it took to get here – the long days, the stressful weeks, the unexpected challenges and all the small moments in between that somehow mattered the most. . . . When I came to Parish in 8th grade, I had a very clear vision of what my high school experience would look like. . . . especially when it came to soccer. . . . It was what I knew, what I loved and, honestly, who I thought I was. I came in ready to compete, grow and be part of something special. And then, almost immediately, that plan changed. I tore my ACL. . . . Nothing humbles you faster than realizing your ‘perfect plan’ didn’t even make it through the first semester. . . . it felt like I was starting over physically, mentally and emotionally. It was frustrating, exhausting and definitely not the high school experience I had imagined. But here’s what I didn’t expect: Parish taught me that being a student is just as important as being an athlete. . . . I realized how much more there was to who I was and what I could do. I started to invest more in my classes, in being present and in parts of high school I hadn’t fully made space for before. . . . I got to sit in the stands and cheer on my friends. I got to be at games, at dances, at all the moments I might have missed. And those moments, while they might seem small, ended up meaning so much. They reminded me that there isn’t just one way to define your high school experience. And when you look at our class, I think that’s something we all represent. . . . what makes it all even more meaningful is that it wasn’t just about the achievements, it was about the people behind them. The dedication, the teamwork, the long hours and the support we gave each other along the way. . . . And what’s really special is that even within this small community, we’ve seen just how many different paths there are. So many talents, passions and directions, each one unique. It reminds us that there is so much ahead of us. . . . and even when things don’t go according to our plans, it doesn’t mean we’re off track. Sometimes, it just means we’re being redirected toward something we didn’t expect but still needed. So, as we sit here tonight, not quite at the end but close enough to feel it, I hope we take a moment to appreciate this. This group. This community. This time in our lives.”
Senior Dinner Farewell – Rayan Saeed
“. . . It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to this place. . . . From crashing out over endless exams at 2 a.m. to making lifelong memories at Parish events, we have all shared experiences that meant something to us. . . . leaving this place means leaving behind a community that has shaped both me and the Class of 2026 into who we are today. . . . We didn’t just gain knowledge in subjects like math or English. We also learned the importance of honesty, hard work, perseverance and character. . . . While our experiences may not have looked exactly the same, we have all been challenged to grow and discover who we are in a world that constantly changes . . . we found our passions in different ways. . . . we gained direction and learned what it truly means to dedicate ourselves to something meaningful. . . . we will not be remembered as people who stood on the sidelines afraid to take chances, but as people willing to step forward, take risks and fully experience life – whether through victory or failure. . . . And one day, when we all come back together again, let’s make sure we are remembered not just as a class that succeeded, but as a class that created change and left something meaningful behind.”
“Dear Lord, As we all gather here today we thank you for your steadfastness, we have crossed the finish line. From our first day at Parish to where we are sitting today, you have been with us and you have guided us. There were certainly times of doubt, but we made it. We thank you for every moment that has made this one so special, including every test, every chapel, every performance and every game. As we celebrate this memorable occasion, allow us all – graduates, family, friends and supporters – to experience both the joy and melancholy that should come with it. And as we leave this place as high school graduates, help us to not forget the lessons you taught us and remember that in the big book we call life we are simply closing the Parish chapter and opening a new one. Let us always abide by the tenets of Wisdom, Honor and Service in our decision making, responsibilities and communities, for the glory of your Holy name. And may the blessing of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among us today and remain with us always. In your name, Amen.”
“I have been thinking about this day ever since I first came to Parish in 8th grade. And even when I woke up this morning, I still couldn’t believe it. . . . Every math lab visit, late night study session and every desperate prayer has finally paid off. Chapel is over, officially. We can finally walk in peace without having to check over our shoulder for Mrs. Kaleigh or Mr. Jennings before we pull our phone out. While this is an enormous milestone to be celebrated, maybe the biggest one in our young lives so far, I think we can all agree that this is not the end, but the beginning. . . . As the famous song ‘Closing Time’ buy Semisonic says ‘Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.’ And though it is the end of our Parish journey, it is the beginning of another. One filled with new opportunities, new discoveries and new challenges that will force us to be resilient. What we celebrate today is the combination of those two journeys. . . . let’s take a moment to acknowledge that the journey means just as much as the destination. Looking back, we ought to be filled with gratitude, as we remember our teachers and friends who helped shape our Parish experience but, more importantly, who helped shape our characters. . . . today is just one of many, many finish lines we will cross over the course of our lives.”
Commencement Student Address – Victoria Bi
“. . . [The] struggle to draft [this speech] got me thinking: Isn’t that what every journey is like? Beginnings are difficult, awkward and disorienting. Take freshman year . . . it was stressful. . . . For me [stress] manifested in experimenting quite profoundly with my hair and taking stuffed animals everywhere but, evidently, we all made it through. In fact, we didn’t just make it through, we fought it through . . . . We’ve found new friends, made lasting relationships with our teachers and mentors, and discovered the world of knowledge and experience awaiting us. . . . Parish’s greatest merit, in my opinion, stems from the vast opportunities it gives us to learn about anything and everything. . . . Parish’s teachers are what makes those vast opportunities for learning valuable and worthwhile. . . . like participating in the Latin cult that is the Junior Classical League with Dr. Morgan, Mr. Abronowitz’s titration lab (getting the ‘perfect’ shade of pink), Mr. Savage’s playful jabs, Six Flags with Mr. Brown, reflecting on Calc BC’s PTSD with Mrs. Freeman in the far-removed realm of Multivariable. . . . Speaking of my teachers’ influence, there is now no piece of writing I can put forth without mentioning American poet Christian Wiman (thanks, Mr. Kerr). . . . Wiman wrote that ‘Paradise is the purity no one ever wanted.’
This quote leaves me to wonder: Do we really wish to live in ignorant perfection? Or do we unconsciously yearn for the imperfection of autonomy? . . . . Something like
been on the ground . . . no one really prefers the ‘expected, normal’ option over, perhaps, a riskier space. . . . So, if you’ll humor my metaphor of [high school] as a playground and the ‘paradise,’ you’ll realize that such paradise was always meant to be abandoned at one point – [my] hair had to be cut, the plushies had to be left behind. We are intrinsically pushed to leave for something we create ourselves. . . . I want to urge everyone here today to contemplate our ability to think. Reaching toward wider knowledge, striving for improvement, restlessly working for achieving, accomplishing and inspiring – it is what we as a class have been doing . . . our characters reflect it. . . . The feats of those who came before us are not a limit on what we are able to do, but a steppingstone upon which we can reach new heights. . . . In his memoir, Wiman wrote: ‘Radical change remains a possibility within us right up until our last breath.’ . . . every moment of our lives holds a unique space in the chronological order of our own mortality . . . Savor each moment’s newness, keeping yourself open to the possibility of both enacting change and being changed.”
Commencement Faculty Speaker Introduction – Marcus Hanish
“When you think about a great teacher, you might think of someone who knows their subject really well. And yes, Ms. Morris definitely does. But what makes her different, what makes her truly special, is everything beyond that. She’s real. She’s genuine. . . . She teaches you how to think, how to push yourself and how to keep going even when things feel difficult. . . . sometimes you need someone in your corner who refuses to let you settle. That’s who she is. . . . Her classroom is a place where you can learn but also a place where you can laugh. A place where you can be yourself. A place where you’re not afraid to make mistakes, because she reminds you that mistakes are part of the process. She brings energy into the room. Positivity. And honestly, just a sense of comfort that you don’t get everywhere. . . . We even taught her how to do The Griddy and I think that says a lot. . . . As we get ready to leave this chapter of our lives behind, there are a lot of things we’ll forget over time . . .But we won’t forget people like Ms. Morris. We won’t forget the way she made us feel. We won’t forget the moments in her classroom . . . we won’t forget the impact she’s has on this entire class. . . . On behalf of the Class of 2026, Thank you, Ms. Morris for your honesty, your kindness, your energy and for never giving up on us even when we might have been ready to give up on ourselves. It is truly an honor . . . Please join me in welcoming Ms. Cathy Morris.”
Commencement Faculty Charge to the Graduates – Cathy Morris
“And in the end, these three things remain: faith and hope and love. . . . I really want to focus on hope . . . but . . . I have so much love for the class of 2026. . . .
. . . We shared some fun, silly, joyful moments. . . .
. . . I taught many of you in Algebra 1. Who can forget the quadratic song to ‘Pop Goes the Weasel?’ And the dance? We will get to that in a minute. . . .
Shout out to the Problem-Solving classes . . . Y’all were a hoot. . . .
And the FinLit (Financial Literacy) classes. . . . There were a lot of reality checks . . . Balancing a budget can be hard! . . .
Shoutout to the B4 Tri 2 FinLit class – y’all ascended to a new level of crazy. We had an outbreak of the action related to the verb ‘to neck’ [This is not the old version of the noun ‘necking’]. . . . we had lots of ‘Permission to neck’, to which the answer was ‘permission granted’ or ‘permission denied’ – mostly ‘denied.’ . . . . . . And finally, the Calculus classes. The sane class in A1 and the Crazy Class in A3. . . . if you take Calculus in college and they say ‘chain rule’ and you hear my voice in your head going ‘Chain, chain, chain…,’ you will know I have your soul. . . . One more for the road: The Griddies [demonstrated by Ms. Morris on stage]. There is the basic Griddy. My personal favorite, the Vampire Griddy. And to B4 Tri 2 Finlit Class, the FinLit Griddy.
And now, for the thoughts I want to leave you with…. Today is one of the most hopeful days of your life! . . . You are hopeful that you have chosen the ‘right’ next step. . . . You are hopeful that your roommate next year will be a good person. You are hopeful that the summer before you go off to college will be awesome. You are hopeful that leaving home won’t be too hard.
Hope is powerful . . . [Nanny McPhee] says ‘Have hope.’ . . . [In] The Shawshank Redemption. . . , we hear [Red’s] soliloquy: ‘I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.’
I would argue that the actual act of redemption is the restoration of Red’s hope.
Hope is a mindset. . . . A couple of ways to NOT cultivate a hope mindset is to mindlessly spend hours doom scrolling or online shopping or sitting alone playing video games . . . turn down the voices of the media. . . . Be informed, but do not be manipulated into anxiety. Go outside away from the noise and reconnect with what it sounds like. There is peace there. . . . realize that there are many more good people out there than bad people, many more kind people than unkind people. . . .
. . . Fred Rogers’ [from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood] mother knew about hope. . . . his mother told him to ‘look for the helpers.' Those good people, like the first responders, who will be there to help. A hope mindset has you looking for the helpers. And maybe even being one. . . .
. . . It will take both hope and courage to pack your things and go to a new place. . . . Courage without hope is tantamount to a suicide mission. Hope without courage leads most toward being frozen into inaction. Hope and courage must exist side-by-side. That is how we can get things done. . . . . . . . If you have cultivated a mindset of hope, then you know that silver linings exist in the darkest places. Look for them. And if there is no silver lining, then you fall back on the quietest of faith, hope and love: faith. Maybe a faith in God will bring you through or maybe just faith that, as Annie sings, ‘The sun’ll come out tomorrow...’
Abraham Lincoln once said, ‘Whether you look for the good or look for the bad in a person, you'll find it.’ I charge you . . . Cultivate hope by looking for the good in people.
Seeing your bright faces gives me hope. And you give me the courage to step away from the podium, dance and sing, and take the hands of others. Maybe love leads to hope and hope leads back to love. . . . Take the hope you feel today and cultivate your hope mindset. Store a little of that hope in your hearts for safekeeping. . . .
And so in the end these things remain: faith and hope and love. . . .
Commencement Farewell – Macy Gutow
“. . . I always worked extremely hard to avoid the conversation that sometime soon this would all be over because that meant that I was about to embark on a new journey, not knowing what would happen. . . . [but] endings are inevitable. The only thing we can do, in this moment, right now, is enjoy the present . . . Take a moment and recognize the small things, to live in the present. Thank your mom, who never failed to make her famous chocolate chip cookies for all your friends before football games. Give thanks to your friends who always knew how to lift your spirits with a late-night trip to Pinkberry or a car dance party in the senior parking lot before advisory. . . . To my classmates, you have supported me and guided me in ways that I could never have imagined. To Parish, thank you for providing us with every opportunity and experience we could ever ask for. To our parents. . . your endless love, sacrifice and unwavering support are all reasons we are here today. . . . graduates, as we leave here this afternoon, we must stand tall and embark on this new journey. . . . learn what things we want to keep and what things we want to release. . . . carry with you friendship, trust and make new memories that will last a lifetime. As Taylor Swift said, ‘You get to pick what your life has time and room for.’ I wish everyone nothing but the best. And I hope you all take with you the small moments that make life so beautiful.”
Edward Acosta
Kenneth James Acosta
Sophia Marie Allard
Antoine Dominique Almuttar
Armon Dominique Almuttar
Ana Paula Alvarez Gonzalez
Omar Muamar Anani
Sophia Ann Arnoldi
Samuel Warren Baxter
Victoria Shuyi Bi
Oliver Randles Bickel
Anna Belle Broach
John Randal Brown III
Emily Mae Browning
Nathan Aleksandr Brylowski
Andrew Richard Burton
Cale Eli Buskin
Braley Rose Campbell
Xantiago Joel Casiano
Hunter Vincent Caudill
Aiden Khaled Chami
Julia Emma Chavarria
Jack Deiters Cleveland
William Randall Cockrill
Sabrina Neve Cohen
Nicolas Castillo Coleman
Siler Christian Cooke
Connor Dominic Corwin
William Joseph Cutshaw
Jackson Thomas D'Antoni
Benjamin Robert Davis
Brett Henry Dopona
Kathryn Greer Dreiling
Sebastian Smith Engel
Gillis Gareth Evans
Jack Leedy Farris
Talia Amy Fisher
Wade Owen Gamble
Gael Alejandro Garza
Kendall Ryleigh Gill
William Alexander Ginsburg
Grayson William Godkin
Kira Tatiana Goldman
Mason Andrew Gough
Olivia Haley Greenstone
Michael Randolph Jacob Groen
Claire Vel Grossman
Macy Glen Gutow
Ella Grace Hanft
Marcus Abrams Hanish
Camden Teague Henard
Aryan Hitesh Hirani
Lukas Julian House
Damian Thomas Hsieh
Eleanor Claire Hufft
Meghan Elizabeth Jackson
Austin Harrison Jenkins
Grant Reeder Johnson
Israel James Johnson
Savannah Elise Johnson
Elsa Karishma Johri
Daniel Phillip Kashar
Yusuf Khan
Noah Vance Knobler
Meha Krishna
Sara Nicole Lane
Gavin Ross Lavelle
Elliott Jane Lewis
Chloe August Linderman
Addison Grace Lindley
Lyla Hannah Lively-Fleeger
Brooks Christopher Lloyd
Andrew Siers Lockey
Hudson Wray Lucas
Madison Alexis Martinez
Marley Jordan Martinez
Patrick Colin Matthews
Braeden Alexander McDonald
Riley Kathryn Moore
Robert Emery Moore IV
Luke Tasman Yang Moresco
Sarah Elizabeth Munir
Avery Elaine Murphy
Malcolm James Nielson
Teagan Shae Perot
Taylor Vaughn Pettit
Madelyn Grace Phillips
Jaylen David Pile
Marco Fidel Pineda
Jillian Sale Platt
Asher Joseph Pusateri
William Thomas Raggio
Alora Kiran Rao
Henry Allan Rathjen
Isabella Oneia Rhyne-Malone
Benjamin Paul Rich
Jesse Duane Richardson
Ian Mark Rigg
Vance Reed Robey
Peyton Whitley Roney
Mohammad Rayan Saeed
Ava Rose Schamerloh
Ryder Haden Sherman
Avery Jane Smith
Beckham Chance Smith
Daniel Berman Tarnavsky
Chase Andrew Terrell
Sahara Chau Tran
Nidhi Ketaki Vankawala
Cullen David Walls
Hayden Kate Watros
Max Fletcher Westfall
Connor Hudson Wyatt
Congratulations to the 112 members of our 20th graduating class on their college acceptances. We celebrate our graduates, who have grown in Wisdom, Honor and Service, as they look toward the future as bold leaders and creative learners set to impact our complex global society.
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Abilene Christian University
Athletic Scholarship
John C. Stevens Award for Academic Excellence
Presidential Scholarship
American University
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Appalachian State University
Arizona State University
New American University Dean's Scholarship
New American University Provost's Scholarship
Auburn University*
Academic Charter Scholarship
Academic Presidential Scholarship
Academic Heritage Scholarship
Austin College
Dean's Scholarship
Austin Community College
Babson College
Bates College
Baylor University
Baylor Distinction Award
Belmont Abbey College
Beloit College
California State University, Long Beach
Chapman University*
Dean’s Scholarship
Fenestra Scholarship
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Colgate University
College of Charleston
Colorado School of Mines*
President's Scholarship
Provost Award
Athletic Scholarship
Colorado State University
Green and Gold Scholarship
Directors Award
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Cornell College
Dallas College
Davidson College
Denison University
QuestBridge National Match Scholarship
Alumni Award and Service Scholarship
DePaul University
Presidential Scholarship
Deans' Scholarship
Drexel University
A.J. Drexel Scholarship
Duke University
East Carolina University
East Texas Baptist University
Christian Leadership Scholarship
Dean Scholarship
Elon University
Emory University
Florida International University
Florida State University
Furman University
Bell Tower Scholarship
George Mason University
Mason Recognition Award
George Washington University
Presidential Academic Scholarship
Georgia Southern University
Glenville State University
Grambling State University
Hendrix College
Hendrix Academic Scholarship
High Point University
High Point Scholarship
Hofstra University
Houston Christian University
High Point Scholarship
Illinois State University
Redbird Academic Scholarship
Indiana University, Bloomington*
National Excellence Scholarship
Hutton Honors College Scholarship
National Excellence Scholarship
Kansas State University
Wildcat Non-Resident Award
Kuyper College
Liberty University
Wildcat Non-Resident Award
Louisiana State University*
Transformation Merit Nonresident Award
Tiger Excellence Scholarship
President's Student Aid & Academic
Scholars Nonresident Award
Loyola University Chicago
Malone University
Athletic Scholarship
Trustee Scholarship
Mercer University
Adiel Sherwood Scholarship
University Merit Scholarship
Merrimack College
Merrimack Scholarship
Miami University
Michigan State University
Provost's Scholarship
Millsaps College
Presidential Scholarship
Mississippi State University
Montana State University
Morehead State University
Newman University
New Mexico State University
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northeastern National Recognition Program Scholar
Northwestern State University of Louisiana*
Athletic Scholarship
Northwestern University
Ohio University
The Ohio State University
Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma State University
Out-of-State Achievement Scholarship
CEAT Scholars Program
Oklahoma Engineering Initiative
Scholarship
Pete's Pledge
Old Dominion University
Oral Roberts University
Quest Whole Leadership Scholarship
Ouachita Baptist University*
Athletic Scholarship
Collegiate Scholarship
The Pennsylvania State University
Pepperdine University
George Pepperdine Achievement Award
Malibu Seaver Scholarship
Pittsburg State University
Athletic Scholarship
Great Gorillas Scholarship
Pitzer College
Princeton University
Providence College
Purdue University*
Purdue Presidential Scholarship
Queen’s University
Arts and Science International Admission Award
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Leadership Award
Rhodes College
Rhodes Award Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Rollins College
Alonzo Rollins Scholarship
Dean's Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Rollins Award
Rutgers University
Distinguished Scholar Award
Saint Anselm College
Chancellor's Scholarship
Samford University
Crosland Scholarship
Davis Scholarship
San Diego State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Bronco Scholarship
Dean's Scholarship
Seattle University
Sewanee: The University of the South*
Ecce Quam Bonum Award
Skidmore College
Southern Methodist University*
SMU Aspire Scholarship
University Scholars
Second Century Scholars
Dedman College Scholars Program
Discovery Scholarship
Provost Scholarship
The Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt
Leadership Scholars Program
Dedman College Scholars Program
Edwin L. Cox School of Business BBA
Scholarship
SMU Distinguished Scholarship
Southwestern University
Ruter Scholar Award
St. Edward’s University
Dean's Achievement Scholarship
Red Door Award
Stephen F. Austin State University
Stetson University
Presidential Scholarship
Athletic Scholarship
Syracuse University
Orange Award
Tarleton State University
Temple University, Japan Campus
Texas A & M University
Opportunity Award Scholarship
Texas Christian University*
Faculty Scholarship
TCU Scholarship
Purple and White Scholarship
Texas State University
Texas Tech University*
Presidential Merit Scholarship
Union College
United States Air Force Academy Full Commission Award
Universidad Iberoamericana
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Global Scholarship
The University of Alabama Foundation in Excellence Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Atlas D Scholarship
University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award
Chancellor's Merit Scholarship
Honors College Academy Scholarship
University of Arkansas at Monticello
University of California, San Diego
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado Boulder*
Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship
University of Colorado Denver
University of Denver
DU Housing Award
Early Decision Merit Award
Rocky Mountain Scholarship
Additional Scholarships Earned
ACE DFW Mentor Scholarship
Kindness Carries On Scholarship
Christian Service Scholarship
Presidential Scholar Award
University of Florida
Distinguished Scholar Tuition Scholarship
University of Galway
University of Georgia*
Classic Scholarship
University of Iowa
National Scholars Award
Texas Access Award
University of the Incarnate Word
Dean’s Scholarship
The University of Kansas*
KU Performance Scholarship
KU Distinction Scholarship
KU Access Scholarship
KU Excellence Scholarship
University of Kentucky
William C. Parker Scholarship
University of Maryland
President's Scholarship
University of Miami
President's Scholarship
Canes Achievement Award
University of Michigan*
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
The University of Mississippi
Non-Resident Academic Merit Scholarship
University of Missouri
Mark Twain Non-Resident Scholarship Columns Award
University of Nevada, Reno Athletic Scholarship
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Texas Excellence Scholarship
The University of Oklahoma*
Non-Resident Sower Award
Non-Resident Academic Achievement Award
Gallogly College of Engineering
Scholarship
Non-Resident Distinguished Scholar
Non-Resident Merit Award
Non-Resident Award of Excellence
Non-Resident Honor Award
University of Oregon
Nonresident Summit Scholarship
Duck Excellence Scholarship
University of Pittsburgh
Athletic Scholarship
University Scholarship
University of Portland
Arthur A. Schulte Jr. Scholarship
Pilot Venture Award
University of Richmond
Athletic Scholarship
University of San Diego
Torero Achievement Scholarship
University of San Francisco
Ignatius Scholarship
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Tampa
Presidential Merit Scholarship
The University of Tennessee
Out-of-State Volunteer Scholarship
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Austin*
The University of Texas at Dallas
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity University
Dean's Scholarship
Murchison Scholarship
Trinity Tiger Award
President’s Scholarship
Tufts University
Tulane University of Louisiana*
Leadership Award
Academic Recognition Award
University of Toronto
University of Toronto Mississauga
The University of Utah
University of Vermont
Presidential Scholarship
University of Washington
Purple & Gold Scholarship
University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of Wyoming
Vanderbilt University
Crescere Aude Award
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Wake Forest University
Washington University in St. Louis
West Virginia University
Climb Higher Scholarship
Wofford College
Xavier University
Xavier Community-Engaged Fellowship
Yale University
Northwestern Bienen School of Music Scholarship
Frances & Luther Ellison Scholarship
Alan & Jeanne Dodds Memorial Scholarship
The St. Lawrence University Book Award
John Greenleaf Whittier ScholarshipsySTEMs Senior Engineering Award
The Allen and Linda Meyer Award for Outstanding Graduate
Mary Loving Blair Foundation Award
Beasley Family Foundation Award
sySTEMs Technology Award
sySTEMs Junior Engineering Award
The Rev. Jerry D. Godwin Religious Leadership Award
Karl Reiss Award
NIDHI VANKAWALA
Northeastern University, London Scholars Program
MAC NEILSON
The University of Texas at Austin, Civics Honors Program
DAMIAN HSIEH
University of Michigan, Integrated Business and Engineering Program
SOPHIA ARNOLDI
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
CHASE TERRELL
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
COLLEGE ATHLETES
SOPHIA ALLARD Kuyper College
ANTOINE ALMUTTAR
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
ARMON ALMUTTAR
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
SOPHIA ARNOLDI
Southern Methodist University
HUNTER CAUDILL
Illinois State University
SILER COOKE
Southern Methodist University
BRETT DOPONA
Colorado State University - Pueblo
GILLIS EVANS
Sewanee: The University of the South
MARCUS HANISH
Pittsburg State University
CAMDEN HENARD University of Richmond
ISRAEL JOHNSON Millsaps College
SAVANNAH JOHNSON University of Pittsburgh
GAVIN LAVELLE
Colorado School of Mines
BROOKS LLOYD Davidson College
ANDREW LOCKEY
Ouachita Baptist University
CHLOE LINDERMAN
Southern Methodist University, Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt Leadership Scholars Program
OLIVER BICKEL
Denison University
ROBERT MOORE IV
United States Air Force Academy
EDWARD ACOSTA
Atlas Futbol Club in Mexico
ROBERT MOORE IV
United States Air Force Academy
TEAGAN PEROT
Ouachita Baptist University
JAYLEN PILE
University of Michigan
MARCO PINEDA
Oral Roberts University
BENJAMIN RICH
Tufts University
PEYTON RONEY
Stetson University
TALIA FISHER University of Denver
SARAH MUNIR
Texas Christian University
MARLEY MARTINEZ University of Kansas
SAHARA TRAN
The University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN CHAMI
Texas Tech University
MEGAN JACKSON
The University of Tennessee
AUSTIN JENKINS
Texas Tech University
MAX WESTFALL
Texas A & M University
HUDSON LUCAS
University of Nevada, Reno
MADISON MARTINEZ
East Texas Baptist University
BEN DAVIS
Chapman University
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Florida International University
Illinois State University
Kuyper College
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Oral Roberts University
Pittsburg State University
Pitzer College
Stetson University
University of Iowa
WHAT IS A “LIFER?” A student who has spent 12 or more years at Parish. But, more than that, a “Lifer” represents the support, comfort and challenge that is the Parish family, evident throughout the entire student body, prekindergarten through 12th grade. Over the past 20 graduating classes, Parish has had 477 Lifers
Here we feature our 27 Lifers from the Class of 2026!
(Left to Right)
Front Row: Avery Murphy, Megan Jackson, Isabella Rhyne-Malone, Hayden Watros, Camden Henard, Meha Krishna, Avery Smith, Greer Dreiling
2nd Row: Ryder Sherman, Asher Pusateri, Aiden Chami, Drew Burton, Grant Johnson, Will Cockrill, Noah Knobler, Jack Cleveland, Austin Jenkins, Nicolas Coleman
3rd Row: Trip Brown, Mason Gough, Benjamin Rich, Colin Matthews, Wade Gamble, Beckham Smith, Gillis Evans, Ian Rigg, Willliam Cutshaw
