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SUMMER 2026

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Graduates of St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, go forth into the world in peace, bear yourselves with uprightness and integrity, rejoice in God's Creation, love all people, and remember this school family in your prayers. Farewell and may God bless you.

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THE CLASS OF 2026 Colin Prettyman Adams

Aidan William Hallett

Zachary Noren

Margaret Neal Adams

Connor Vaughn Halsted

Lindsay Kate Parsont

Alexa Agama Guevara

Matthew C. Halvorsen

Lucy Louise Perkins

Jacob Haben Alexander

Evan McClure Hamon

Olivia Sinclair Pla

MacKenzie Mahala Allen

William Marcus Hancock

Reed Carter Presby

Emily Alexis Alperstein

Ariya Champa Rasavong Harrington

Lillian Jane Purtill

Conall Ring Amunson

Walker Prescott Harris

Chase Danton Reischauer

Jordin Loza Anteneh

David Bishop Hart

Sophie Joy Richardson

Angus James Argetsinger

James Quinn Hassett

John Martin Ristau

Lucas Aronson

Jack Jeffrey Heilizer

Olivia Ross

Langston Delaney Joseph Banks

Madison Christine Hughes

Alison Vivalo Rouse

Vera Elizabeth Barker

Chaelynn Hwang

John Holcomb Rutter

Isabella Gigi Barrett

Lillian Ruth Israel

Jack Yevgeny Ryan

Joshua Christian Bauer

Emina Ella Jakupovic

Joshua Dylan Salomone

Ava Nicole Bell

Ramtulai Pateh Jalloh

Marisa Sarkar

Summer Wade Bickley

Renee Jadyn Jenkins

Gibson Valence Sauri

Jared Isaiah Biggs

Delaney Leona Jensen

Thomas Allen Scott

Benjamin W. Booma

Harper Charleen Jensen

Annie Grace Siegel

Clementine Paule Eleonore Bourgeois

Lucas Edward Kalo

Miles Spencer

Dava Callista Boyce

Sabrina Lilli Khanna

Tatum Isabella Spencer

Rose Micah Breckinridge

Allison Ross Kleeblatt

Evelyn Harris Stackhouse

Samuel Biggs Brock

Charlotte Bay Koch

Mark Christian Stafford, Jr.

Julian Koa Burgdolf

Lucy Anne Kolton

Wyatt Stanton

Edward Allen Burkhalter IV

Reese Wing Ying Lai

Audrey Claire Strauss

Julia Rose Christacos

Chloe Jaqueline Lambert

Juliana Grace Summey

Janet Gaston Cooper

Karen Grace Lamson

Ava Lily Swedlund

Allie Rachael Coval

Sarah Elisabeth Lisenbee

Seth Gabriel Swinton

Healey Elizabeth Cross

Harrison T. Lue

Abigail Delaney Taylor

Olivia McLendon Cushman

Amelie MacNeill Lutz

Ethan Lamont Thompson

Charles Sanford Desautels

Gabriella Louise Mackay

Sebastián Alejandro Vargas

Matthew Keith Dougherty

Maya Grace Mallett

Hayden John Wagner

Dillon E. Dreibelbis

Anna Greer Mallos

Jonah Kent Wagner

John Walker Ferry

Maegan Patrice McCann

Cyrus Patel Waters

Tawon Michael Figaro

Anna Katherine McCart

Anderson Michael Mattox Wexler

Madeleine Josephine Foster

Nora Ellinwood McDonough

Hayden Elizabeth Wilkinson

Maximilian Raymond Gehlhoff

Ryiee Michael

Preston James Wolf

Theodore Joseph Gifford

Frances Slye Miller

Arleigh Jerome Womack, Jr.

Naheema Goin

Caroline Ellis Minor

Nabeera Yasir

Gavin Spencer Goldstein

Colton Ethan Moore

Paige Elizabeth Zadareky

Chase Matthew Green

Gabriel Michael Murphy

Nyla Rose Zindler

Declan Warfield Griffey

Georgia Elizabeth Neaderland

SAINTS CELEBRATIONS

WHAT'S INSIDE 6

Headliner

Shana Crabtree '96 Meet the Commencement Speaker

Happiness is the Journey, Not the Destination The Commencement Address

In So Many Words The Valedictorian Address

Snapshots: Commencement

Fast Facts: The Class of 2026

Upper School Prize Day

Upper School Cum Laude Induction

Never Stop Showing Up A senior chapel given by Ethan Thompson

Upper School Performing Arts Season Celebration

Reset, All Good “This I Believe” Essay by Cate French '30

Good at Beginning Again

Website: sssas.org Head of School Kirsten Prettyman Adams Director of Communications Jen Desautels Editor & Designer Director of Design & Production Melissa Ulsaker Maas '76 Director of Digital Strategy and Communications Mandi Sapp Director of Brand Management and Marketing Marcia Mallett Cover Photo Jameson Bloom ‘13 Photographers Jameson Bloom '13 Audrey Dreibelbis Laura Hatcher Photography Melissa Ulsaker Maas '76 Johnny Shryock Photography Questions/Comments Melissa Ulsaker Maas '76 mmaas@sssas.org

Snapshots: Eighth Grade Recognition

To Update Your Contact Information or Mailing Preferences Please email atoman@sssas.org or call 703-212-2720.

Middle School Awards Day

Protect. Create. Grow

The Eighth Grade Recognition Address

Fifth Grade Recognition Address

Snapshots: Fifth Grade Recognition

Saints Athletic Awards

SSSAS admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. As a related organization of the Episcopal Church, SSSAS respects the applicable policies and governing principles of the Episcopal Church pertaining to nondiscrimination.

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Dear Saints, I hope you have enjoyed a summer filled with good books, special moments with family and friends, and the space and time to reset after the very busy end of the 2025-2026 school year. As I reflect on the school year now behind us, I am filled with gratitude for the many moments that make our community so special. From performances and exhibitions to athletic championships and academic accomplishments, our campuses were buzzing with energy and excitement. We concluded the year with joyful celebration, honoring those students moving on to the next stage of their Saints journey. And of course, one of the most celebrated milestones was Commencement, where we proudly honored and cheered for the Class of 2026 as they joined generations of Saints alumni prepared to lead lives of purpose and goodness. The pages that follow capture many of the milestones and everyday moments that made this year so meaningful. As we prepare to welcome students back to campus in just a few weeks, we are also energized by the work ahead. Guided by our new Strategic Plan, we look forward to continuing to strengthen every aspect of the Saints experience while ensuring our students are prepared to thrive in a complex and changing world. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary community. I wish you a wonderful close to summer, and I look forward to all we will accomplish together in the year ahead. Warmly,

Kirsten Adams Head of School

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Head of School Kirsten Adams, Commencement Speaker Shana Crabtree '96 and Board of Governors Chair Tim Adams

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SHANA CRABTREE '96 Meet the Commencement Speaker When Shana Crabtree '96

conducting medical research,

Shana's work has expanded

returned to campus to deliver

studying topics ranging from

beyond patient care. She is

the Commencement address for

smallpox antibodies to genetic

actively involved with her family's

the Class of 2026, she did so as a

screening for Alzheimer's disease

charitable foundation, provides

pediatric pulmonologist and proud

and multiple sclerosis. The

leadership coaching, and works

alumna whose connection to the

experience confirmed her desire to

with organizations and individuals

Saints community stretches back

pursue a career in medicine. She

seeking greater purpose and

four decades.

earned her medical degree from the

balance in their professional and

University of Louisville, completed

personal lives. Her varied roles

at St. Agnes School as a third

her pediatric residency at the

reflect a belief that success is

grader in 1986 and culminated

University of Virginia, and went on

measured not only by achievement,

with her graduation in 1996.

to fellowship training in pediatric

but also by service, well-being,

During her years as a student, she

pulmonology at Texas Children's

and meaningful impact. An

immersed herself in academics,

Hospital in Houston.

avid advocate for animal

Shana's time as a Saint began

athletics, and student life. She

Today, Shana serves as a

welfare, she supports rescue and

competed in volleyball, basketball,

pediatric pulmonologist, caring for

education efforts through several

track, and lacrosse; contributed

children with respiratory illnesses

organizations, including Best

to student publications, Fire &

and chronic conditions, including

Friends Animal Society, Paws of

Stones and The Voice; served as

cystic fibrosis. Her specialty holds

Honor, Great Dane Friends of

a campus tour guide; and was

personal significance. Having

Ruff Love, and Forsyth Humane

inducted into the Cum Laude

experienced asthma herself as

Society. She also enjoys shag

Society. Her contributions were

a young athlete, she wanted to

dancing, traveling, and caring for

recognized at Prize Day when she

help ensure that other children

her rescue dogs, Luna, a Great

received the Helene Haskin Krause

would not be limited by similar

Dane, and Olive, a hound mix.

Award, given in memory of the

challenges.

first graduate from St. Agnes and

While medicine remained

Thirty years after receiving her own diploma, Shana returned

presented to a senior athlete who

central to her work, Shana's

to the Saints community with a

has demonstrated excellence both

professional path was not always

message informed by experience.

in athletics and academic work.

a straight line. After years in

Drawing on lessons learned as

Athletics remained an

clinical practice, she found herself

a student-athlete, physician,

important part of her life after

reevaluating what success meant

researcher, coach, and volunteer,

SSSAS. At Vanderbilt University,

and exploring how purpose,

she challenged graduates to

where she majored in mathematics,

well-being, and personal growth

consider their values, develop a

Shana played lacrosse and, in

influence both professional

personal mission statement, and

1997, set an NCAA record for most

achievement and personal

approach life's inevitable obstacles

saves in a game by a goalkeeper.

fulfillment. Those experiences

with a growth mindset.

The discipline, resilience, and

ultimately shaped not only her

teamwork she developed as a

outlook, but also the perspective

address reflects both the wisdom

student-athlete would continue

she would later share with others

she gained along the way and her

to serve her throughout medical

through coaching, speaking, and

enduring connection to the school

school and beyond.

mentorship.

that helped lay the foundation for

After college, she spent time

Over the course of her career,

The following Commencement

all that followed.

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HAPPINESS IS THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION The Commencement Address given by Shana Crabtree '96 on June 6.

Weekend; thank you John Ristau

ago. But who's counting? It's a

and St. Agnes Class of 2026,

Good morning, St. Stephen's

and Janney Cooper. I also have

great day to be a Saint!

faculty, administrators, staff,

an additional connection to a few

family and friends!

of you through your parents—

where I'd be in 30 years, I might

Class of 2026, today is your

If you had asked me then

Aiden Hallet and Alec Burkhalter.

have said almost anything. I know

day. Congratulations to you all.

However, most of you have no

for sure I wouldn't have said I'd

I would like to extend a special

idea who I am.

be standing at this podium right

thank you to two seniors who gave

My name is Shana Crabtree.

now, speaking to you. If you asked

possibly the longest—no, I mean

Thank you for having me here

me one year ago, I wouldn't have

best—two-hour tour in the history

today. I graduated from this very

said that either. So, when Kirsten

of the school at Alumni Reunion

high school in 1996. Thirty years

Adams asked if I wanted to give

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knowing us so well and giving

“I expected happiness to be sitting there waiting for me at the end, just like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.”

us such a strong foundation that the knowledge still sticks many years later. So, why was I asked to deliver your commencement speech? Because I followed a fairly typical career path, until I didn't. I went to college and played lacrosse in Nashville, Tenn., on a scholarship. Thank you, Coach Kathy Jenkins, for believing in me and pushing me into the

“I had to think about who I was, who I am, and who I want to be. I had to find my mission.”

goal. After doing research for a few years, I went to medical the Commencement speech today, my thought process went a little like this: No way. Yes, that would be an honor. Then, why me? In case you think I'm being dramatic, let's consider my qualifications. I was kind of a quiet, nerdy student here. Not exactly the champion debater. I was the goalie on the lacrosse team (yes, we're still #1!). On the field, I didn't really have much to say back there. I was just trying to get in the way of the ball and keep it out of the net. But what about college? Maybe I became a great speaker there. Well, my senior year I dropped a public speaking class that I was taking Pass/Fail on the very first day after I read the syllabus. And I never looked back. So maybe if I'm not a great speaker, but instead an amazing writer, I can just stand up here and read word for word the masterpiece I composed. No, that's not it either. Roberta Klein can attest to that. Sherley Keith agreed to check this very speech for grammar and punctuation. Luckily, she only found a few errors. Thank you, teachers, for

school in Louisville, Ky. I did my residency next at the University of Virginia and then completed a fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. After 10 long years of post-graduate work, I was finally ready to be an independent practicing pediatric pulmonologist. What is a pediatric pulmonologist? Basically, my job is to help kids breathe. And through this process, along this career climb, I met my goals, or what I thought were my goals. I was checking off to-do boxes, moving from one step to the next, completing tasks, and doing what I set out to do. I expected happiness to be sitting there waiting for me at the end, just like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. But for me, despite my career path going as planned, happiness always seemed just a little out of reach, right around the next corner. However, as hard as I tried, I could never quite get there. Backtrack to 2020. I found myself working long hours, treating patients, totally locked into the hospital, and feeling disconnected. This was what I

was supposed to be doing, right? This was my dream career. But the vibe was off. I was irritable, and would get frustrated, which is unusual for me. I wasn't myself. There were days I would cry on my way to work, and I didn't even know why. I wasn't feeling a lot of empathy at this time towards my patients, their families, or my co-workers. I met the definition of burnout—exhaustion, loss of empathy and decreased sense of accomplishment. And that's when I realized that something needed to change. So, I stepped away. I quit my job at the hospital. I made sure I left on good terms, but still, I knew there were risks involved. I was closing doors, and I'd have no guarantee these doors would reopen when I was ready for them to reopen, or ever. And of course, there was a financial component to this—I wouldn't have a job. But despite these risks I knew I had to do it. I had to think about who I was, who I am, and who I want to be. I had to find my mission. Finding my mission. So, I'm at home, asking myself, how do I even go about looking for it? I had to start from almost ground

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“Listening to what others have to say, helping and giving back—these things make us stronger.”

Soon, I started to feel a little better. I started reaching out to old friends and making new friends. Connection. That human interaction makes us stronger. I volunteered. I found causes that were important to me and committed my time and energy. Listening to what others have to say, helping and giving back— these things make us stronger. Next, I started coaching at Pohanka Automotive, parttime. My first job ever was at my dad's company during college, working on cars in a garage in the heat of the summer without air conditioning. True story. They asked me to come back and help with their training program, not to work on cars again, but to share some of my perspectives and experiences that might be zero. I forced myself to keep a

me there is a lot of good out there,

happiness diary, beginning each

once I took time to notice it. To

day by writing down something,

actively live in the present.

anything, that I was grateful for.

What else did I do in search

I can assure you, especially at

of my mission? I slept. I spent

first, it wasn't easy. Some days I

10 years, maybe more, building

was just happy that the sun was

up a significant sleep deficit. My

shining. I think another day I

body was now calling in the loan.

was happy for the cup of coffee I

I had to replenish and take care of

was drinking. Actually, that was

myself. Our minds need activity

like every day. But this routine—

and our bodies need exercise, but

keeping a happiness diary—taught

they also need rest.

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relatable. We start by identifying what makes our jobs easy and what makes them hard. As it turns out, we end up learning a lot from each other—how our actions impact others, how to do the right thing, improve and grow in the face of adversity. In 2024, I returned to the hospital. Back to work in pediatric pulmonology. It feels better because I have adjusted my

Shana Crabtree '96 (center) with her parents, Scott and Phyllis Crabtree, niece Parker Rose Pomeroy '37 and nephew River Pomeroy '38, and her sister, Summer Crabtree '99 and Summer's husband, Jordan Pomeroy. mindset to a growth mindset.

mindset. Happiness is the

location every five years for

I know there are still going

journey, not the destination.

your class reunion?

to be obstacles. The world of

In closing, I have a challenge

healthcare infrastructure is not

for the class of 2026. Ask yourself

easy. Not every day is going to

these questions.

be good. But I'm ready for the challenges. Through this process,

Our school has given us a great foundation in its mission for the pursuit of knowledge and

What are your values? What

goodness. You are about to set

is your why?

off on your journey. It's not going

somewhere along the way, I

to be without its challenges. And

found my mission. It's a lot like

What is your personal

sometimes the journey takes you

the mission of this school—

mission statement?

to places you might not expect.

the pursuit of goodness and

And sometimes, like me, it takes

knowledge. I want to keep

How do you respond when

you back to where you started.

learning and helping others. As

the going gets tough?

But I promise you this—wherever

we move forward, life will take

Because it will.

your journey leads you, it's going

us sideways, and sometimes it

to be an adventure.

takes us back. Which can be a

How are you going to put

good thing. Now, I choose to

connection into action?

live gratefully in the present, with connection and a growth

Thank you and congratulations to the Class of 2026. Go Saints!

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IN SO MANY WORDS The Valedictorian Address given by Ali Rouse '26 on June 6. Hello everyone!

grounded in our school's mission.

resolute in striving for our goals, and

And hello my unflappable seniors

To our teachers and coaches—we

connected with one another along

—I am happy to see we all made it in

are better students, athletes, actors,

the way. At the start of the year, we

time.

crew members, engineers, and truly

became centered at Shrinemont, as

I want to start and end with a

people because of the time, care, and

we became mindful that our time

thank you. Our Saints community

counsel you have so generously devoted

at SSSAS was coming to a close,

is composed of countless people

to us. You have nurtured both a love

and at the end of the year threw a

whose optimism and belief in us,

for learning and a sense of purpose

spectacular senior prank—I hope all

independent of our successes and

in each of us. To our families—your

cars that were splashed ended up

shortcomings, remained a reliable

unwavering support throughout our

clean—all the while we have, in fact,

source of support through our time

lives has brought us to this point, and

learned a lot.

here. To our staff, administrators,

we could not be more grateful. To

We immersed ourselves in all

and Board of Governors—thank you

the underclassmen—thank you for

content areas—exploring both the

for creating the foundation for our

standing by us in all we do. I cannot

growth of plants and characters

success through your commitment

envision high school without you all.

in the texts we have read. And, we

to our community. Thank you for

Now, Class of 2026, we did it.

learned about ourselves: both in the

advocating for us and keeping us

We have had quite the run. We were

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biological processes that keep us

Valedictorian Ali Rouse '26 with her family, parents Doug Rouse and Katie Vivalo Rouse, brother Harry Rouse '29, cousin Stella Vivalo (holding the diploma), grandmother Patty Vivalo, grandfather Jeff Vivalo, aunt Julie Vivalo, cousin Clara Vivalo, and uncle John Vivalo.

alive, and also in discovering who we authentically are. And, of course, we learned that it was possible for hackysack to have a resurgence after thirty odd years. Yet, with all these lessons, some of the most impactful have been the lessons we have learned from one another. These lessons, I know will last me a lifetime, even when I'm not positive I'll remember what covalent or ionic bonds are. I came to SSSAS in sixth grade, and I felt welcomed instantly. In sixth grade, I met some of my dearest friends through a variety of things: certamen, chorus, and, most important at the time, recess. For all of you familiar with middle school recess, there is one game that often stands above the rest—gaga ball. This game was truly one of my favorites and that of our grade. We were all persistent and tenacious competitors in that pit, and after

especially rainy days, we looked

“We had fun ourselves while helping one another have fun. These interactions with my classmates, from an early age, demonstrate how loyalty to each other has been integral to our class from the start.”

with wonder at the depth of “Lake Gaga” as water collected in the pit. Yet, halfway through the year, something new captivated our grade's attention—a new climbing structure that could spin when pushed. It became an area to befriend someone new or converse with those we've known. We would push the structure while our friends tried to keep their balance—completely delighted. Then our friends would take a turn pushing, undaunted by the weight of the structure, as we went for the ride. We had fun ourselves while helping one another have fun. These interactions with my classmates, from an early age, demonstrate how loyalty to each other has been integral to our class from the start. This support has extended past these playground interactions and has been present in all our class has Saints Celebrations Summer 2026 | 15

done. For me, this collective support

most supportive bench in Saints

was from sixth grade, the second

has come with cheering at track. I

history with our boys soccer “bench

lesson that I wanted to share with

am a runner, and nothing brings me

mob,” whose spirited cheers gave the

you all is one from this year. In the

more joy than getting to cheer for

team energy every game and even

field hockey season, we choose or

my teammates, in practice and at

enlivened the sidelines at Seminary

invent an original word or phrase

meets. And, I am also supported. My

Hill Cup. In our model UN program,

to help motivate and guide us. This

teammates check in on me and help

our seniors supported each other

year, our phrase was “we get to”.

me calm my pre-race nerves, and

and the Saints community as they

Although it did not initially resonate

challenge me to do my best—believing

embraced new entrepreneurial

with me—it became a central lens

in me and my own strength even

endeavours when they hosted the

from which I have seen this year.

when I do not.

first SSSAS-y Model UN.

My teammates showed me that in

One of my favorite memories

But our understanding of this

understanding the things around

from this year was running the mile

support extends past the Saints

us as experience we get to be a

at the Saints Invitational, and seeing

community. Saints in the class

part of, we can see that everything

my track teammates in addition

of 2026 have done selfless acts of

we do—the fun, the challenging,

to my old field hockey teammates,

service for the broader community—

and everything in between—is an

cheering and encouraging me on. My

whether mentoring lower school

opportunity we are lucky to have.

teammates, in season and out, had

students in math and reading, or

I got to be on the field hockey

my back and believed in me, enabling

earnestly helping in the broader

team. I got to spend time with

me to push myself.

community as EMTs or as tutors in

my teammates. I got to grow as a

Beyond just me, this layer of

Panda Friends and Tuesday Night

player. I got to win, and I got to lose

support is evident throughout our

Tutors. Through our forthright

and I got to learn. And that was

class. In stage one, our amazing

engagement we have done our best

empowering because everything

senior techies have lit up each actor's

to uplift those around us, brighten

became an opportunity to be

performance, perfectly setting the

our communities, and serve as

grateful for. And I think that is true

scene with their innovative designs

beacons of light, radiating support

to remember about our time at

to create a layer of support for the

through our communities.

Saints. We have got to do so much.

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While this first lesson learned

And whether we directly realized

that we used this frame or

everything. I cannot begin to

not—our willingness to find the

express my gratitude for you all.

opportunity in everything was ever-present. Take our determination and perseverance through any sort of challenge. Look at the girls lacrosse team—with the unwavering focus and fiery resolve of our 14 seniors, senior leaders and captains alike, the team was able to rise as high as sixth in the nation. Girls and Boys tennis, track and field, swim and dive, had record breaking, championship winning seasons

“One last note —as astute and perceptive listeners may know... throughout this speech I have included every senior's senior word.”

All the laughs, all the tears, all the everything. You have helped me even when you didn't realize it. Thank you for the smiles in the hallway, the incredible chapel talks, for harmonizing with each other as we sing “Party in The USA” at school dances. One last note — as astute and perceptive listeners may know... throughout this speech I have included every senior's senior word. Senior words are a tradition where at senior chapel the faculty at the Upper School choose a

as well. Without the drive to

distinctive word describing a skill

see obstacles as mountains we

or talent that every senior already

could ascend, none of this would be possible. Similarly, the robotics team was undeterred, despite the obstacles, as they helped rebuild their team this year. Stage One actors continued their animated performances through all difficulties—with three remarkable shows—all the while highlighting their own brilliant lyricism and creativity, bringing sincere delight to all that attended. We have demonstrated our versatility in the face of all challenges— remaining principled as we push ourselves and each other. In the classroom, we have graciously faced challenges with poise—deliberately applying and intentionally expanding our skills to rise to the occasion. Despite our divided world, I have observed students as both steadfast stalwarts for what they believe and also willing to respectfully bridge the gap and connect with each other through their diligent questions and inquiries.

Beyond this perseverance, we have also gotten to be in a community with one another. Even though our parking wasn't always precise, and we have some bold drivers, I was happy to pull into the senior lot each day, knowing that I would get to see the most genuine, kind-hearted, and trustworthy people—you all. Whether you started as a lifer like 39 of our classmates, in lower school, in middle school, like me, or in high school, this community has seen us and supported us through highs and lows. Throughout my time at SSSAS, getting to be in this incredible class has been the honor of a lifetime. Your commitment to be enterprising leaders, your willingness to put the goodness in 'goodness as well as knowledge', and your mentorship of underclassmen through your dedication and thoughtfulness has been a singular experience to get to be a part of. Now, I said I would end with a thank you as well.

embodies. I aspired to—and eventually did—use every word conscientiously and with integrity, but I needed this last sentence of outreach to help you all rest assured that your word was used. There were five words in that sentence. Also to know, some of the words are derivatives of your senior word—for instance joyful became joy and lyrical became lyricism. Anyhow. Class of 2026, I hope this shows you how embedded in the fabric of this community you are. Regardless of how well we know each other, you are an essential part of this community, and have been responsible for an incredible impact on each of us. Now, as we embark on our next journey and venture into the “real” world, I hope you reflect on your time here and carry with you all this community has to offer. We have supported each other and had the opportunity to learn and grow from this space and community, and I truly cannot wait to see what each of you will get to do next.

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COMMENCEMENT In the company of the faculty, family, and friends, our seniors graduated June 6, 2026, on Moss Field.

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CLASS PHOTO BY JOHNNY SHRYOCK

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THE CLASS OF 2026 ARE ATTENDING

Amherst College F Auburn University (5) F Barnard College F Bates College (2) F Belmont University F Boston College (2) Boston University F Bowdoin College F Bowling Green State University F Bucknell University (2) F Butler University Chapman University F Christopher Newport University F Clark University (Mass.) F Clemson University College of Charleston F College of William & Mary (6) F College of Wooster F Columbia University Dartmouth College F Duquesne University F Emory & Henry University F Fordham University George Washington University (2) F Georgetown University F Howard University (3) F Indiana University (3) James Madison University (5) F Lehigh University F Louisiana State University F Loyola University (Md.) (2) Marymount University F Mercer University F Miami University (Ohio) (2) F Morehouse College F Morgan State University New York University F North Carolina State University F Northeastern University F Penn State University Penn West California (Pa.) F Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (3) F Rollins College F Springfield College Stevenson University F Syracuse University (3) F The George Washington University F Towson University Trinity College (Conn.) F Tuskegee University F University of California-Davis F University of Chicago University of Cincinnati F University of Colorado-Boulder (2) F University of Denver (2) F University of Florida University of Mary Washington F University of Maryland-College Park (2) F University of Miami (Fla.) (2) University of Michigan (4) F University of Mississippi (2) F University of North Carolina-Greensboro University of Notre Dame (2) F University of Pennsylvania (2) F University of Pittsburgh (2) F University of Richmond (2) University of South Carolina (2) F University of Tampa (2) F University of Tennessee F University of Virginia (4) University of Wisconsin-Madison F Villanova University F Virginia Tech (3) F Wake Forest University (2) F Yale University

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CLASS OF 2026 COLLEGE STATS

122 NEW SAINTS ALUMNI ARE ENROLLING IN

230+

77 IN 24

COLLEGES

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTED THEM IN THE US AND EUROPE

WILL BEGIN COLLEGE WITH AT LEAST ONE OTHER SAINT

STATES

SENIORS ARE GOING NORTHEAST

SENIORS ARE GOING SOUTHEAST

SENIORS ARE GOING WEST

SENIORS ARE GOING MIDWEST

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UPPER SCHOOL PRIZE DAY On June 6, two faculty members and 71 students were recognized for their achievements in academics, the arts, athletics, citizenship, and service.

FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD

MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE IN SPANISH

MICHAEL HOLT AWARD

Kirsten Becker Stammer Lower School Third Grade

Lindsay Parsont

Colin Adams

YEARBOOK DEDICATION

WORLD LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES

THE FINE ARTS CERTIFICATES

Meg Adams, Dava Boyce, Janney Cooper, Madison Hughes, Sabrina Khanna, Karen Lamson, Georgia Neaderland, Lindsay Parsont, Annie Siegel, Audrey Strauss

Lucas Aronson, Vera Barker, Rose Breckinridge, Max Gehlhoff, Ariya Harrington, Karen Lamson, Nyla Zindler

Steve Ebner Upper School History Teacher Senior Editors: Lilian Israel and Charlotte Koch The following awards were presented to underclassmen:

GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL RECIPIENTS Khoi Fumo-Pegue '27, French Reem Elbazounior '27, French Benjamin Nichols '27, Japanese Nick Hughes '27, Japanese Sara Eisenberg '28, Latin William McCusker '28, Humanities Khadija Jalloh '28, Humanities Max Bryan '28, Humanities Mark Driver '27, Humanities Kaia Brock '27, Marine Science

THE JOHN MORROW STANTON MEMORIAL ATHLETIC AWARD Sydney Wanamaker '27

THE ESTHER CARROLL MURPHY AWARD FOR CREATIVITY Ella Schneider '27

ANN G. LINDSEY POETRY PRIZE Ella Schneider ‘27

THE SENIOR CLASS AWARD Carson Bishop '27 The following awards and recognitions were presented to seniors:

LESLIE JONES LATIN PRIZE Reesey Lai

MICHALOT CUP Janney Cooper

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MATHEMATICS AWARD

FRANK NIEPOLD ARTS PRIZE Georgia Neaderland

Gavin Goldstein

PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS

STEM CERTIFICATES

Janney Cooper, Dramatic Arts Reesey Lai, Vocal Arts Max Gehlhoff, Instrumental Arts

Jacob Alexander, Lucas Aronson, Vera Barker, Gavin Goldstein, Karen Lamson, Ali Rouse, Jack Rutter, Arleigh Womack

COURTENAY MARSHAll COCHRAN AWARD FOR SCIENCE

EDWARD E. TATE SENIOR RELIGION PRIZE Georgia Neaderland

PERKINS CUP Tawon Figaro

Vera Barker

ROY EDWARD BYRD AWARD

SALUTATORIAN Ariya Harrington

Reesey Lai

COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD

VALEDICTORIAN Ali Rouse

Marisa Sarkar

KARIG WRITING PRIZE

FAREWELL ADDRESS Anderson Wexler

Ariya Harrington

CHARLES JAMES SHELL MEMORIAL PRIZE IN ENGLISH Janney Cooper

O'CONNOR HISTORY PRIZE Miles Spencer

MARJORIE M. NORRIS AWARD Anna McCart

MONTGOMERY AWARD FOR THE HUMANITIES Lilly Purtill

VISUAL ARTS AWARD Ariya Harrington

HELENE HASKIN KRAUSE AWARD Meg Adams

SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD Colton Moore

MODEL ATHLETE FOR BOYS Jack Rutter

DAINGERFIELD ASHTON MODEL ATHLETE Ali Rouse

OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARDS Harper Jensen and Tawon Figaro

Yearbook Dedication: Upper School History Teacher Faculty Excellence Award: Margaret Reed Millar '02 presenting to Third Grade Teacher Kirsten Becker Stammer Steve Ebner with Editors Charlotte Koch and Lillian Israel

Visual Arts and Performing Arts Awards: Ariya Harrington, Reesey Lai, Colin Adams, Janney Cooper, Georgia Neaderland, Ramtulai Jalloh, Max Gehlhoff

Salutatorian and Valedictorian: Ariya Harrington and Ali Rouse

Honored by his class, Anderson Wexler delivered an animated and funny Farewell Address to his classmates, faculty, and families.

Humanities Awards: Front Row: Ella Schneider '27 and seniors Ariya Harrington, Anna McCart, Lilly Purtill, Back Row: Tawon Figaro, Janney Cooper, Georgia Neaderland, Miles Spencer

Michalot Cup Award: Janney Cooper with the first recipient of the Michalot Cup, Ann Lanyon Kaplan '55

STEM Certificates: Gavin Goldstein, Vera Barker, Jack Rutter, Jacob Alexander, Karen Lamson, Ali Rouse, Arleigh Womack, Lucas Aronson Saints Celebrations Summer 2026 | 29

Recognition of Military Appointment: Jack Rutter, Army ROTC, University of Florida

Citizenship, Spirit, Service, and DEIB Awards Front Row: Olivia Pla, Greer Mallos, Lindsay Parsont, Jordin Anteneh, Ali Rouse Back Row: Janney Cooper, Georgia Neaderland, Declan Griffey Athletic Awards: Gigi Barrett, Jack Rutter, Ali Rouse, Ben Booma, Harper Jensen, Colton Moore, Meg Adams, Tawon Figaro

MARSHA A. WAY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FOR GIRLS

RECOGNITION OF MILITARY APPOINTMENTS/SCHOLARSHIPS

ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS AWARD

Gigi Barrett

Jack Rutter Army ROTC, University of Florida

Jordin Anteneh

JANE LYWOOD CUP

Olivia Pla

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FOR BOYS Ben Booma

DEIB AWARD Janney Cooper and Olivia Pla

DISTINCTION IN SERVICE RECOGNITION Jordin Anteneh, Lucas Aronson, Vera Barker, Gigi Barrett, Ben Booma, Dava Boyce, Sam Brock, Allie Coval, Walker Ferry, Maddie Foster, Naheema Goin, Gavin Goldstein, Declan Griffey, Madison Hughes, Ramtulai Jalloh, Renee Jenkins, Reesey Lai, Karen Lamson, Ryiee Michael, Georgia Neaderland, Lindsay Parsont, Olivia Pla, Ali Rouse, Juliana Summey, Arleigh Womack, Nabeera Yasir

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Alexa Agama Guevara

MACONDRAY TROPHY

CARROLL LASTELIC AWARD

THE ST. STEPHEN'S AND ST. AGNES MEDALS

Greer Mallos

Sam Brock, Janney Cooper, Tawon Figaro, Marcus Hancock, Renee Jenkins, Reesey Lai, Lilly Purtill, Arleigh Womack

SAINTS ATHLETICS CLUB AWARD

SAINT AGNES CUP

Georgia Neaderland Lindsay Parsont Declan Griffey

Ali Rouse

HOWARD CUP

EMMETT H. HOY, JR. CITIZENSHIP AWARD Ben Booma

PERFORMING ARTS BOOSTER CLUB AWARD Ramtulai Jalloh

Community Engagement Certificate and Distinction in Service Recognition

SSSAS Medals, Saint Agnes Cup, and Emmett H. Hoy, Jr. Citizenship Award: Ben Booma, Reesey Lai, Arleigh Womack, Lilly Purtill, Marcus Hancock, Ali Rouse, Sam Brock, Renee Jenkins, Tawon Figaro, Janney Cooper

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Front Row: Vera Barker, Ariya Harrington, Ali Rouse, Lilly Purtill, Harper Jensen, Lindsay Parsont, Anna McCart; Middle Row: Janney Cooper, Nabeera Yasir, Dava Boyce, Reesey Lai, Charlotte Koch, Ava Swedlund, Meg Adams, Ramtulai Jalloh, Ella Jakupovic; Back Row: Gabe Swinton, Georgia Neaderland, Gavin Goldstein, Jack Rutter, Colton Moore, and Ben Booma.

CUM LAUDE INDUCTION On June 4, 10 seniors were inducted as new members of the SSSAS chapter

production while helping to sustain the

more importantly highlighting a

theater program's traditions.

commitment to true scholarship,

of the Cum Laude Society, our highest

Beyond the classroom and stage,

which is reflected not just in the

academic achievement, joining 12 of

Reesey leads the Student Tutor Club,

academic qualifications for Cum

their classmates who were inducted in

directs Sextet, and is active with

Laude, but also in a passion for

June 2025. The SSSAS Chapter of Cum

Precipice Theatre and Arena Stage's

learning, sharing that knowledge

Laude was established in 1991. To be

Voices of Now program. This fall, Reesey

with others, and masterfully

considered for membership, a senior

will attend Yale University to study

balancing work and play.

must stand in the upper 20% of the

Classics and Linguistics.

class and have attained the qualifying average for three years of secondary

There is a quote by Seneca that says, “non scholae sed vitae

When I was chosen to be today's

discimus,” or, in English, “we learn

school. Juniors must have attained the

speaker, the first thing I did was

not for school but for life,” and to

qualifying average for two years and be

look up the Cum Laude Society

me it reflects the aspirations of this

in the upper 10% of their class.

and what it stood for. The two

society.

Reesey Lai '26 was asked to

words, cum laude, come straight

One way to examine this

give an address at the ceremony. A

from Latin and mean “with praise,”

quote is to consider it in its most

Saint since kindergarten, Reesey is a

which highlights how this society

literal sense. In everyday life, I see

nationally recognized classicist, serving

applauds its members for their high

pigments because of chemistry, pick

as president of the National Junior

academic achievement, representing

out harmonies in songs because of

Classical League and the SSSAS Latin

the top 20% of the senior class.

chorus, can never see the word “fun”

Club. She has also served as president

As I look around at my fellow

anymore without thinking about

of Stage One, performing in every

inductees, though, I see that we are

friction, or even, earlier today, saw

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“cum laude” and couldn't help but

of the story. More than that, I am

while studying (or when we're

translate it.

fascinated by the ability to change

supposed to be studying) and

her narrative for others, just as it was

laughing at physics while trying

changed for me.

to learn our right-hand rules. I

Looking at the quote less literally, for many of my fellow inductees, including myself, learning is not

Beyond redefining narratives, I

remember water guns being shot in

just a requirement but a calling

love Latin because I get to redefine

Detective Fiction, pool noodles and

that leads to activism, creation,

how the language itself is seen

goggles as I proudly stood near some

conversation, or some form of

today. While most may see it as an

of our Senior Assassin winners.

action.

“academic” or “dead language,” I

I remember screaming my heart

get to bring Latin to life through

out at prom, cheering for senior

the feeling when I get to translate

new programs like Epistulae, a

nights, and watching hacky sack

because, to me, it must be what I

Latin pen pal program that I've

outside. Even during AP exams, I

think musicians would feel when

gotten to pilot here at SSSAS before

remember laughing and smiling

improvising with their friends,

running it on the national stage.

with my fellow inductees, and this

moving their hands gracefully across

When I get to scroll through each

is the second part of what I believe

piano keys. It feels like the world

Google Doc, which is where our

is true scholarship: balancing

floats away, and this feeling is what

“letters” live, between students

academic commitment with play

first drew me to the subject.

from different schools and states,

and extending beyond just academic

For example, I love Latin. I love

While I still love Latin because

I glimpse conversations that shift

exploration. As I look around, I

I love translating, I also love it

from responding to my prompts,

see academic scholars, but I also

because I have the opportunity to

like “What's the largest animal

see soccer captains, track and field

uncover new perspectives about

you could win a fight against?” to

champions, lacrosse VISAA state

stereotypical ideas I heard about

favorite movies, pets, school, college,

winners, fellow Stage One leaders,

when I was younger, like the story

and life events. And all of these

record breakers, robotics team

of Medea. When I first learned

conversations are written in Latin.

leads, artists, sailors, peer leaders,

about the myth of Medea, or more

I see friendships growing through

and friends. To describe them as

accurately the story of Jason, I

beautiful, informal, and imperfect

academic scholars is only a small

thought she was just a barbaric

Latin, just like any other language,

part of the excellence this group

witch who married the hero Jason

and I know that I have changed how

has striven for and the impact they

and killed her children. But two

people view Classics.

have made over the past four years.

years ago, I watched Overly Sarcastic

Thus, learning is not just a step

Relating back to Seneca's quote,

Productions' video and learned

to take for school but something we

our passions and commitment do

about Euripides' version of Medea. I

explore, whether it's math, political

not just pertain to academics, but

learned that Medea was a powerful

science, engineering, government,

to every opportunity this school

sorceress who was the reason Jason

English, or a foreign or classical

has provided us. We branched out

completed his tasks and was also

language. More than that, it's a joy

into so many different fields and

extremely vulnerable. She was in

that we share with our community

passions and, just like our school

a new location with an unfaithful

through our research, inventions,

subjects, explored them deeply and,

husband and wasn't allowed to

teachings, and conversations. This

as a result, made a positive impact

return home.

is just one part of being a scholar.

within the community. Thus, we are

This shift in perception made

I will not lie when I say that

truly driven to scholarship.

me interested in being able to

meeting the qualifications for Cum

reframe her story, where Medea

Laude has not always been easy.

inductees for always having fun,

is the key to Jason's success while

I know that we have all spent late

striving to explore your passions to

Jason is a villain for her, not the

nights studying, worked hard on

their deepest paths, and learning

hero like I was first taught. I'm

our essays, stressed over tests, and

not for school but for life as a true

fascinated by uncovering her story

faltered once or twice throughout

scholar would. I am so honored and

by reading different texts and having

our time in high school. When I

proud to stand among you, and

conversations with other Latin

look back, though, what I remember

welcome to Cum Laude.

enthusiasts to speak out for her side

instead is chatting with friends

So, congratulations to my fellow

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AN EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

NEVER STOP SHOWING UP A chapel talk presented by Ethan Thompson '26 to the Upper School community. Hi, my name's Ethan and I'm a senior. I've learned that sometimes in life you have to show up for the

Today, I'm gonna speak about two

news in the easiest way for a 4-year-

experiences in my life when showing

old to understand. She comforted

up was tough for me and the people

me even though she needed comfort

around me.

herself. She kept her emotions in

ones you love, even though it can

My first experience was when

be hard. You're gonna go through

my father passed away. I was 4 years

strongest person I know. She showed

rough times in your life, and it's

old, and I didn't know anything

up for me on the hardest day of her

gonna take a lot out of you to

about death. My mom picked me up

life.

balance how you feel with what

from school and took me home like

She helped me control my

your loved ones need.

it was a regular day. I didn't see not

emotions and she helped me

But just because you're going

order just for me. She is truly the

one teardrop from her eye because

understand what death means

through something yourself

she knew if she started crying then

and how it affects my life. In that

doesn't mean you stop showing

I would worry and also start to cry.

moment, she taught me what it was

up for the people around you.

When we got home she told me the

like to carry a burden of a loved one.

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That's what I mean by showing up for a loved one even though you're also going through a rough time. The second experience is from when I was in eighth grade. I slept late and missed the bus on a Friday morning and all I could think about was how mad mom is gonna be at me. But instead, my stepfather came in my room and let me know that my grandfather on my mom's side just died. In that moment, all I could think about was myself and what I had lost. I thought about how I'd never be able to call him again and joke about those trash Dallas Cowboys, or argue with him about how Steph Curry wasn't the GOAT and that LeBron was. Looking back on it, I should have been thinking about my mom and how my grandmother was doing. I

“Don't be afraid to hold the burdens of your loved

was so self-absorbed with my own

ones. Learn to show up in their time of need. Your

feelings, that I was unable to think

obligation to show up is a never-ending job, but

about their feelings. Then, just 12 days later,

it's a job that makes us stronger.”

my grandfather on my father's side passed away. This time, I handled things differently. I called my grandmother and my uncle and I visited both of them at my grandmother's house. We sat around talking about all the funny memories that we had about grandpa. This time it was my turn to show up for them in their time of need. What I learned was that showing up for the people you love can also mean showing up for yourself. Showing up for my grandmother and my uncle helped me to heal because being with them made me realize that we are here for each other. That's what showing up looks like. The truth is, it is not always easy to show up for other people,

especially when you're going

struggles. We have to remember to

through a rough time. As the Good

look outside of ourselves. Feeling

Samaritan story shows, sometimes

grief and being sad is a part of life,

it's easier to be self-centered and

but in those times, it is important

forget that other people go through

that we take care of each other.

hardships too. I bet the people that

So don't be afraid to hold the

passed by the hurt man in that story

burdens of your loved ones. Learn to

had all kinds of reasons not to stop.

show up in their time of need. Your

Maybe they were busy, maybe

obligation to show up is a never-

they were late for something. Maybe

ending job, but it's a job that makes

they were just afraid.

us stronger.

But the Good Samaritan chose

It's a job that makes us better

compassion over convenience.

people. It makes you a better son, a

He was able to look past his own

better daughter, a better husband, a

struggles to help the person in need.

better wife, a better sibling.

In life, we all go through rough

If God never stops showing up

times. In those rough times, it is

for us, then we should never stop

important that we do not become

showing up for each other.

self-absorbed with our own

I love you guys. Thank you.

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Violinist Gabe Swinton '26 and cellist Ramtulai Jalloh '26 performing in the Upper School spring concert.

UPPER SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS SEASON CELEBRATION On May 19, the participation and achievements of our Upper School actors, musicians, and singers were celebrated.

SENIOR RECOGNITIONS STAGE ONE Meg Adams, Jordin Anteneh, Angus Argetsinger, Lucas Aronson, Dava Boyce, Sam Brock, Janney Cooper, Olivia Grace Cushman, Maddie Foster, Max Gehlhoff, Ariya Harrington, Ella Jakupovic, Ramtulai Jalloh, Renee Jenkins, Lucas Kalo, Sabrina Khanna, Reesey Lai, Sarah Lisenbee, Amelie Lutz, Nora McDonough, Ryiee Michael, Olivia Pla, Lilly Purtill, Gibson Sauri, Wyatt Stanton, Gabe Swinton, Anderson Wexler, Arleigh Womack

CONCERT CHOIR Janney Cooper, Olivia Grace Cushman, Maddie Foster, Max Gehlhoff, Reesey Lai, Nora McDonough, Olivia Pla, Lilly Purtill

WIND ENSEMBLE Gigi Barrett, Ally Kleeblatt, Anna McCart, Sam Brock, Tawon Figaro, Max Gehlhoff, Harry Lue, Ethan Thompson, Chase Green

JAZZ BAND Gibson Sauri, Thomas Scott, and Meg Adams

ORCHESTRA Ramtulai Jalloh, Gabe Swinton, Harper Jensen, Laney Jensen, Chaelynn Hwang

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OTHER RECOGNITIONS District Chorus Mehon Aklilu '28, Charlotte Beauregard '28, Addy McGill '28, Nadia Shorter '28, Alex Thompson '29, Aden Wright '27 1 All Virginia Honors Choir Aden Wright '27 ACDA Southern Region Honor Choir '26 High SSAA Nadia Shorter '28 ACDA Southern Region Honor Choir '26 High TTBB Xander Stine '28, Aden Wright '27 ACDA Southern Region Honor Choir Jr. High SATB Alex Thompson '29

Left: Gibson Sauri '26 | Center: Ressey Lai '26 | Right: Tawon Figaro '26 Thespian Society Inductees Freshmen Freya Greene, Katie Pilcher Sophomores Mika Aquino, Charlotte Beauregard, M.E. Call, Antoinette Katsas Juniors Caeli Boris, Henry Drevna, Willa Johnson, Mia Klock, Grace Laha, Charlotte Secrist Seniors Dava Boyce, Reesey Lai, Arleigh Womack Cappies Critics In order to participate in the Cappies, each member school recruits student critics to be trained in the discipline of theatre criticism and represent their schools at least five high school plays and musicals in the DMV. This gives them a chance to engage in conversations about theater with other high school students, as they typically spend up to an hour discussing each show. Then they work under an intense deadline to turn around thoughtful, well-written reviews of their peers' work. Janney Cooper '26 (lead critic)

Mika Aquino '28 Charlotte Beauregard '28 Olivia Grace Cushman '26 Antoinette Katsas '28 Charlotte Rutter '28 (part-time) Jackson Sipple-Asher '27 Arleigh Womack '26 The Triple-Threat For being in concert choir, instrumental ensemble, and theater this year. Max Gehlhoff '26

MUSIC AWARDS Director's Award The Director's Awards honor students who have demonstrated superior musicianship, loyalty and dependable leadership to the concert choir, orchestra, and wind ensemble programs throughout the year. Max Gehlhoff '26 : Concert Choir Harry Lue '26, Wind Ensemble Ramtulai Jalloh '26, Orchestra National Music Awards These awards are nationwide symbols of excellence in musical achievement. They are the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a single member of the concert choir,

orchestra, wind ensemble recognizing dedication, leadership, and superior musicianship. National Choral Award: Reesey Lai '26 Sousa Band Award Max Gehlhoff '26 National School Orchestra Award Gabe Swinton '26 Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award This wind ensemble award was introduced in 1994 in honor of a legendary bandmaster and impresario to recognize a student who exemplifies the qualities of dedication and superior musicianship. Tawon Figaro '26 Louis Armstrong Trophy Inaugurated in 1974, the Louis Armstrong Trophy honors an outstanding jazz musician in each high school nationally for the highest qualities of dedication, character, and discipline to the jazz band program while achieving the highest musical standards required of jazz music. Gibson Sauri '26

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Woody Herman Award Created in 1988, this prestigious accolade is presented to an outstanding high school jazz musician who displays exceptional musicianship, creativity, and dedication to the art of jazz. Recipients of the award are recognized for their talent and are encouraged to continue pursuing their passion for jazz music.

Cappies Commendees Each year, directors of theater programs participating in the Cappies may name up to four students as Cappies Commendees, a category designed to recognize actors, designers, managers, and technicians for their extraordinary contributions to their school's theater program—whether on a Cappies show or not.

The Theater Performance and Production Awards Presented to two students who are devoted and passionate about theater, delight in the process as well as the product, and demonstrate an outstanding responsibility to numerous Stage One productions.

Cecil Gregg '27

Mika Aquino '28 Angus Argetsinger '26 Caeli Boris '27 Charlotte Secrist '27

Theater Performance Award Max Gehlhoff '26

THEATER AWARDS The Rookie Award Presented to students in each grade who plunged into theater for the first time this year, grew tremendously as theater artists, and who had a dramatic impact on the program through their dedication, joy, and readiness to seek out new artistic challenges. Freshmen Katie Pilcher, Mairin Boyce Sophomores Jed Friedman, Khadija Jalloh Juniors Warren Harper, Raine Patterson Seniors Renee Jenkins, Anderson Wexler

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The Ghost Light Award Presented to a student who embodies the spirit of the stage ghost light— the light bulb in a cage on a stand, very heavy duty and reliable which is placed on stages when all the other lights are off. The ghost light keeps everyone safe and as the light that is always on in the dark, it is representative of a student who is always asking what they can do to help out, who is a quiet presence, and who provides a bit of a safety net. Wyatt Stanton '26

The Stage One Star Leader Award Dava Boyce '26, Reesey Lai '26

The Theater Production Award Grace Laha '27 The Star Leadership Award Dava Boyce '26, Reesey Lai '26 The Commitment to Excellence in Theater Award Presented annually to a student who consistently demonstrates a love for and dedication to the dramatic arts. This student knows that individual success is possible only through teamwork; and that diligence, collaboration, respect, and delight in the art and craft of theater are the cornerstones of successful productions. Arleigh Womack '26 Senior Dramatic Arts Award Janney Cooper '26

Top Row: Dava Boyce '26; Raine Patterson '27 and Anderson Wexler '26. Middle Row: Arleigh Womack '26; Grace Laha '27 and Mrs. Aileen Zeigler; Wyatt Stanton '26. Bottom Row: Janney Cooper '26; Max Gehlhoff '26.

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RESET, ALL GOOD Cate French '30 was honored to read her “This I Believe” essay at the Eighth Grade Recognition Ceremony on June 10.

I believe that everyone

of the movie, a coach and her

did not have a chance to

deserves a second chance,

student got into a huge fight.

apologize.

and that people need to cut each other some slack once in a while. I want to use my personal experience, empathy, and listening skills to help others forgive those around them. I love movies. Whether it's romcoms, horrors, sci-fi, or a documentary, you name it. I remember a couple years ago watching this movie about a gymnastics team. In the middle

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They had known each other

After watching this, my

for so many years and this was

heart stopped as my brain

not their first time getting into

scrambled to understand. I

an argument. The owner of the

started recalling the years

gymnastics studio was about 90

of movies I have watched:

or so, and she kept telling them

full of unsaid messages, late

to break up the fight, but they

love, and unbearable regret.

would not listen. Instead, both

After watching that movie, I

of them ran out of the studio

almost cried at the thought

and did not come back till the

of my loved ones gone after a

next day. However, to take a

big fight with no resolution in

drastic turn, the owner had died

the end. I could feel my head

that night from heart problems,

getting hot: why would the

and both the coach and student

people not just forgive each

other? Over a silly fight? So, I had started saying every night to my family: Reset, all good. It was just twelve letters, three words, one phrase. But now, every person in my family says that as we go to bed, before school, and after fights. This

On that note, I forgive my

“No matter the obstacles ahead, we can get through it together.”

phrase is a part of my family's

friend who snapped at me once, but I knew she was having a hard time at home. I forgive my brother who can really get on my nerves, but is always there to support me. I forgive those drivers on the highway that go flying, causing my dad to lose

tradition now, a tradition that

it. I forgive my dentist who

reminds me that no matter the

many different things to me. It

yanks on my teeth, puts drills in

fight we will always come back.

says: “Take a break!” Don't let

my mouth, and asks me lots of

Just recently, my dad told

a silly fight break you apart!”

questions when I clearly cannot

me when he was a child, he

And, most important to me, “No

speak. But most importantly,

would say something similar

matter the obstacles ahead, we

I forgive myself for the times I

to his parents every night,

can get through it together.”

did badly on tests, yelled at my

“Goodnight, God bless you,

Almost like a boomerang,

sweet dreams, I love you.” I

people come back to each other

remember his words simmering

no matter what, even if you do

in my mind all day: Did my dad

some bad things. But, like a

and you never have to forgive,

have the same fear I do as a

boomerang, people don't come

but try saying those twelve

kid? Does he still have it now?

back on their own, you need to

letters, three words, one phrase.

As I understand these phrases

throw the boomerang correctly,

And maybe you'll say it before

more and more, my 12 letters,

and you need to forgive with an

bed every night like I do. Reset,

three words, one phrase, mean

open mind.

all good.

parents, annoyed my brother, and so much more. You have the right to be mad,

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GOOD AT BEGINNING AGAIN Middle School Director William “Bee” Stribling addressed the Class of 2030 at their Recognition Ceremony on June 10.

coached, corrected, encouraged,

It reminds us that people are

privilege it is to be standing here

Good morning. What a

redirected, listened, and loved

more than their worst moment.

with you today.

this group well.

It reminds us that conflict

And to the eighth graders in

does not have to be the end of

thank you. You raised these kids.

To the families here today:

front of me: I have been looking

connection. It reminds us that

You drove the carpools, packed

forward to this moment. Not

we can come back to each other.

the lunches, checked the grades,

because it marks an ending,

And that, Class of 2030, is

asked the follow-up questions,

though it does. But because of

one of the things I most admire

sat with them through hard

what it says about who you are

about you.

nights, and celebrated the small

right now, today, walking out of

victories that no one else saw.

this chapter and into the next.

This moment belongs to you too. To the faculty and advisors:

Cate, thank you for what you

You are good at beginning again. I have watched you this year

shared with us. “Reset, all good”

as you have navigated hard

thank you for the steady,

is such a simple phrase (“three

things like difficult material,

patient, deeply human work of

words, twelve letters”) but it

shifting friendships, moments

middle school. You have taught,

carries something much bigger.

of uncertainty, and the strange

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pressure of being almost-but-not-

people feel is central to who you

quite where you are going. You

are.

have been the oldest students in the Middle School, but you are also still becoming. That is not always an easy place to stand. And yet, over and over, you have shown a willingness to reset. To not let one bad day define the week. To come back to each other after conflict. To

“The version of you who walks into ninth grade does not have to be the finished version.”

3. And trust the foundation. You have built something real here. Skills, yes how to write more clearly, think more deeply, solve harder problems, speak with more courage. But more than that, you have built a sense of what you value. You have learned what it feels like to be

try again after disappointment.

part of a community. You have

To step forward when something

learned that goodness matters

felt uncomfortable. To step out

as much as knowledge. You have learned that you are capable of

when leadership was needed. To lean into moments that asked

assignments, tryouts, clubs,

doing hard things and still being

more of you than you expected.

tests, applications.

kind.

That capacity is one of the

My charge is simpler than

That foundation does not

most important things a person

that.

disappear when you change

can have.

1. Stay open.

buildings. It comes with you.

It does not always make the

The version of you who walks

You are not who you were in

headlines. It does not always

into ninth grade does not have

sixth grade. And you will not be,

win the trophy. It may not show

to be the finished version. In

in four years, exactly who you

up on a transcript. But it is the

fact, I hope it is not. You are

are today.

thing that will carry you further

allowed to change your mind.

That change is not a loss.

than almost anything else I

You are allowed to discover new

That is the whole point. So go

could name.

passions. You are allowed to

find out who you are becoming.

Upper School is going to

outgrow old assumptions. You

hand you moments that test it.

are allowed to surprise yourself.

You will have a teacher who

The students who thrive are

Try the thing. Make the friend. Ask the question. Apologize when you need to.

challenges you in ways that feel

rarely the ones with the most

Forgive when you can. Reset

uncomfortable. You will have a

certainty. They are the ones who

when you must. Come back to

friendship that gets complicated.

stay curious about who they are

each other.

You will try something and

becoming.

realize you are not immediately

2. Be generous.

good at it. You may fail at

Be generous with your time,

And remember that you are always welcome back here at the Middle School because this

something you care about. You

your attention, your patience,

place is part of your story. We

may find yourself wondering

and your willingness to include

will always be glad to see you.

where you fit.

people. Look up. Notice who

We will always want to hear how

is standing alone. Notice who

you are doing. We will always be

question will not be whether

needs a kind word. Notice when

rooting for you.

you fell. Everybody does. The

a joke has gone too far. Notice

Class of 2030, we are

question will be whether you can

when someone is trying to come

extraordinarily proud of you.

find your footing again.

back, and make room for them.

And in those moments, the

I know you can, because I have already seen you do it. So my charge to you today

You have a gift for making others feel at ease. Do not let the busyness of a new environment

is not a long list of things to

talk you out of that. Warmth is

accomplish. You will have plenty

not a small thing. Kindness is

of lists in upper school. And

not extra. The way you make

Now it is time to process out of Middle School and into what comes next. Stay open. Be generous. Trust the foundation. Congratulations, Class of 2030. Saints Celebrations Summer 2026 | 43

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Despite the rain, the eighth grade was celebrated and recognized with a ceremony on June 10.

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Sinclair Cup, Stebbins Cup, and Suzanne Griffin Nuckolls Fellowship Prize: Shay Washington '31, Riley Reeves '32, Anne Kathryn Spence '31, Ryan Renda '31, Cate French '30, Charlie Dore '30

Saints Athletic Award: Emily Siegel '30, Will Reeves '30

Eighth Grade Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Dama, and Visual Arts Awards: Alex Blaker, Willa Carter, Lena Payne, Pendleton Fraley, Jordan Biggs, Sophie Rix, Maddie Haines, Addy Petron, Jack Evans

Math and Science Awards: Addy Petron '30, Karsten Gross '30, Will Schiffer '31, Colin Earls '31

Sixth Grade Babyak Awards: Michael Hendriksen, Christiano Rosal, Tate Riedy, Luke Mussie

Director's Awards: Miriam McElroy '31, Andrew Smith '31, Will Japha '32, Brendalyn Brooks '32, Elia Herve '30, Will Reeves '30 46 | St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Cup: 2025 recipient Lindsey Miller '29 presenting to Maddie Haines '30

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS DAY On June 8, these awards were presented to the following students in recognition of their achievements in academics, the arts, athletics, citizenship, and service.

DEPARTMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS

ALL DISTRICT HONORS CHORUS

Awarded to eighth grade students for demonstrating strong scholarship and interest in a particular subject.

Madeline Alberg '31, Emma Brock '31, Willa Carter '30, Ella Hassanzadeh '31, Lena Payne '30

The Band Award

Madeline Alberg ‘31, Lena Payne ‘30

Jack Evans, Maddie Haines

The Chinese Award Jack Evans, Helen Tipton

The Chorus Award Willa Carter, Lena Payne

The Drama Award Addy Petron, Sophie Rix

The English Award April Hernandez, Lena Payne

The French Award Cate French, Quinn Washington

The History Award Ben Powderly, Quinn Washington

The Latin Award Alex Wayer, Hayes Wilson

The Math Award

ALL VIRGINIA HONORS CHORUS BROOKS MATH AWARD Colin Earls '31, Will Schiffer '31

RICHARD P. BABYAK AWARDS For making our school community a better place through their actions throughout the year. Michael Hendriksen '32, Luke Mussie '32 Tate Riedy '32, Christiano Rosal '32 Crosby Kennett '31, Jackson Murray '31 JT Petron '31, Stella Williams '31 Jordan Biggs '30, Cate French '30 Sean Somers '30, Alex Wayer '30

DIRECTOR'S AWARD For demonstrating character, tenacity, and intellect. Brendalyn Brooks '32, Will Japha '32 Miram McElroy '31, Andrew Smith '31 Ella Hervé '30, Will Reeves '30

SINCLAIR CUP

Karsten Gross, Addy Petron

For exemplifying loyalty, integrity, leadership, cooperation, and scholastic endeavor in seventh grade.

The Orchestra Award

Ryan Renda, Anne Kathryn Spence

Alex Blaker, Jordan Biggs

The Religion Award

STEBBINS CUP

Brady Hendy, Caroline McCart

For exemplifying community spirit, compassion, and consideration of other in sixth grade.

The Saints Athletic Award

Riley Reeves, Shay Washington

Will Reeves, Emily Siegel

The Science Award Karsten Gross, Marshall MacSleyne

The Spanish Award

SUZANNE GRIFFIN NUCKOLLS FELLOWSHIP PRIZE For possessing the best qualities of a true friend in eighth grade. Charlie Dore, Cate French

Alex Blaker, April Hernandez

ST. STEPHEN'S AND ST. AGNES CUP

The Visual Arts Award

Awarded to an eighth grade student for exemplifying scholarship, character, leadership, and citizenship.

Pendleton Fraley

Maddie Haines

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PROTECT. CREATE. GROW. The Fifth Grade Recognition address given by Lower School Director LaNessa West on June 9. Good morning everyone,

our classrooms with questions,

You learned in classroom pods. You

welcome to our Fifth Grade

and our community with energy

were reminded to stay six feet apart.

Recognition Day.

and enthusiasm. You have shown

Some of the very things that make

us what it means to embrace new

kindergarten feel like kindergarten,

our students, families, teachers,

experiences, and to approach

sitting together, working together,

and staff as we celebrate the Class

challenges with determination.

and playing together, looked

of 2033 and all that they have

Whether through your leadership,

different from what anyone had

accomplished during their time in

your creativity, your humor, or your

imagined.

the Lower School.

kindness, each of you has helped

And yet, you persevered.

shape the community we celebrate

You adapted. You learned. You

Today is a special moment for

Before we begin, we would like to take a moment to lovingly remember Ryan Kirkby, a member

today. But what makes your journey

grew. You found ways to build friendships, overcome challenges,

of the Class of 2033. As we celebrate

especially remarkable is where it

and keep moving forward. The

this milestone today, we hold Ryan

began.

resilience you developed during

and his family in our hearts and

You began kindergarten during

those early years has stayed with

remember the joy, friendship, and

a time unlike any other. Most

you, and it is one of the many

spirit he brought to those around

kindergartners start school sitting

reasons we are so proud of the young

him.

shoulder to shoulder on a classroom

people you have become.

rug, gathering closely for stories,

Recently I met with a group

celebrate you. Every class leaves

Fifth graders, today is a day to

sharing materials, and making

of fifth graders and gave them a

its mark on the Lower School, and

new friends through play. Your

challenge. I asked them to imagine

this class certainly has. You have

kindergarten experience looked very

that they were the Head of the

filled our hallways with laughter,

different. You wore masks each day.

Lower School. Their task was to tell

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me what they would protect at all

while younger students may have

you get here. Families, thank you

costs, what they would improve, and

naptime, it is actually the fifth

so much for sharing your children

what they would create if they could

graders who need it the most.

with us and for partnering with

As I listened to their answers, I

us throughout these Lower School

couldn't help but wonder what they

years. Teachers and staff, thank

will choose to protect as they move

you for the countless ways you

through life.

have encouraged, challenged,

•

I hope you protect your

supported, and cared for this class.

friendships.

Your influence can be seen in each

I hope you protect your sense of

student sitting here today.

dream as big as they wanted. Their answers told me a lot about this class. When asked what they would protect, they talked about the community. They wanted to protect Kindergarten Buddies, Lunch

•

humor.

Bunch, Field Day, Market Day, the

And finally, to the Class of

I hope you protect your curiosity

2033: As you head into Middle

excitement of receiving laptops.

and your willingness to ask

School and begin this next chapter,

They recognized that some of the

questions.

my hope for you is simple: to

I hope you protect your ability

continue to pursue goodness as

the experiences we share together.

to include others, to stand up

well as knowledge. Please keep

When asked what they would

for what is right, and to find joy

asking questions. Please keep

in simple moments.

learning and growing. Please

Kings Dominion trip, and even the

most meaningful parts of school are

•

improve, they were very clear. They

continue striving to improve, not

would add more dress-down days, And just as importantly, I hope

make recess longer, and extend

because anyone expects you to be

lunch. Apparently, some of our most

you continue to create.

perfect, but because growth is what

pressing issues involve not having

•

Create new friendships.

lifelong learners do.

quite enough time to play and eat!

•

Create opportunities for others.

And when asked what they

•

Create solutions to problems.

School is coming to an end, your

would create, they envisioned a

•

Create memories, traditions, and

journey at SSSAS is far from over.

communities wherever you go.

The Lower School helped build

larger playground, Lower School

the foundation and created a

sports teams, special clubs to join, dress-down day passes, and perhaps

While your time in the Lower

While today is a celebration of

little oasis of joy. Now it's time for

my personal favorite, naptime for

your accomplishments, it is also a

Middle School to add a little “Sizzle

fifth graders. They explained that

celebration of everyone who helped

in the Middle.”

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LOW E R S C H O O L

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SAINTS ATHLETIC AWARDS On May 20, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School presented these awards in recognition of our students' achievements in athletics.

THE COACH'S AWARD

The Coach's Award recognizes non-varsity athletes who have demonstrated a positive attitude, high level of sportsmanship and who are always cooperative and supportive of their teammates as well as opponents. Through their conscientious practice habits, they not only develop their own skills, but help others improve their ability as well.

THE OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARD

The Outstanding Athlete Award recognizes the best overall athlete(s) on the team. The recipients are chosen by the coaches based on playing ability and overall contributions to the team.

THE SAINT AWARD

The Saint Award recognizes the athletes who have exhibited a positive attitude, a desire to achieve and determination throughout the season. These athletes are selected by their peers and demonstrate an unselfish contribution to the welfare of the team and are dedicated to excellence in athletics.

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ONE SAINT AWARD Given to a person that exemplifies Saints pride through their unwavering support of athletics. Parents Dina Koch ('24, '26) and Traci Leonardo ('24, '27) SAINTS COACH OF THE YEAR Kinde Taye, Varsity Girls and Boys Tennis ALEXANDRIA SPORTSMAN'S CLUB COACH OF THE YEAR Kathy Jenkins, Varsity Girls Lacrosse

FALL SEASON AWARDS COACH’S AWARD Fiona Amunson ‘29, JV Tennis Isabelle Augustine ‘29, JV Cross Country Ness Boampong ‘29, JV Volleyball Mason Khosla ‘27, JV Soccer Connor Lambeth ‘29, JV Football Cole Lieberthal ‘27, JV Cross Country Lindsey Miller ‘29, JV Soccer Annabelle Wien ‘29, JV Field Hockey OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARD MacKenzie Allen ‘26, Soccer Mairin Almy ‘27, Field Hockey Charlie Desautels ‘26, Soccer Renee Jenkins ‘26, Volleyball Henry Krebs ‘28, Cross Country Caroline Schuyler ‘26, Tennis Tucker Shumack, Jr. ‘27, Football Sydney Wanamaker ‘27, Cross Country SAINT AWARD Gigi Barrett ‘26, Tennis Bishop Hart ‘26, Soccer Lucy Kidd ‘27, Cross Country Gabe Murphy ‘26, Football Lilly Purtill ‘26, Soccer Liam Riedy ‘28, Cross Country Ali Rouse ‘26, Field Hockey Nadia Shorter ‘28, Volleyball All-IAC RECOGNITIONS: Nigel Arthur ‘27, Football Charlie Desautels ‘26, Soccer

Henry Krebs ‘28, Cross Country Gabe Murphy ‘26, Football Jack Ryan ‘26, Soccer Oliver Saltiel ‘28, Soccer All-ISL: Meg Adams ‘26, Soccer Mairin Almy ‘27, Field Hockey Maya Comstock ‘27, Soccer Renee Jenkins ‘26, Volleyball Caroline Schuyler ‘27, Tennis VISAA All-State: Henry Krebs '28 (10th place), Cross Country Sydney Wanamaker '27 (16th place), Cross Country VISAA All-State 2nd Team: Charlie Desautels ‘26, Soccer Jack Ryan ‘26, Soccer All-MET Honorable Mention: Charlie Desautels ‘26

WINTER SEASON AWARDS COACH’S AWARD Finn Coco ‘28, JV Basketball Dylan Lansburgh ‘29, Freshman Basketball Lindsey Miller ‘29, JV Basketball Elliott Smith ‘28, JV Squash Jack Stephenson ‘29, Wrestling OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARD Lila Brock ‘27, Swimming & Diving Julian Burgdolf ‘27, Basketball Dillon Dreibelbis ‘26, Ice Hockey Tawon Figaro ‘26, Winter Track & Field Will French ‘28, Squash Naheema Goin ‘26, Basketball Madison Hughes ‘26, Winter Track & Field Colton Moore ‘26, Wrestling Julia Stimson ‘28, Squash David Ungureanu ‘27, Swimming & Diving SAINT AWARD Ben Booma ‘26, Basketball Marley-Grace Clift ‘29, Swimming & Diving Colby Comer ‘28, Squash

COACH OF THE YEAR KINDE TAYE

WILL FRENCH '28

MAIRIN ALMY '27

CHARLIE DESAUTELS '26

RENEE JENKINS '26

CAROLINE SCHUYLER ‘27

GABE MURPHY '26

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MARK LIBERMAN '27

MADISON HUGHES '26

LUKE BOOMA'29

LACROSSE COACH KATHY JENKINS, WHO IS THE LONGEST SERVING EMPLOYEE WITH 55 YEARS OF SERVICE, REACHED 900 WINS AND THE VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM FINISHED THE SEASON AS THE ISL AA DIVISION TOURNAMENT AND VISAA DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS.

COLE CHADWICK '27

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ARIYA HARRINGTON '26

TEDDY AZER '28

Matthew Dougherty ‘26, Ice Hockey Henry Krebs ‘28, Winter Track & Field Olivia Pla ‘26, Squash Liam Riedy ‘28, Swimming & Diving Ali Rouse ‘26, Winter Track & Field Tatum Spencer ‘26, Basketball Ethan Thompson ‘26, Wrestling

SPRING SEASON

All-IAC: Carson Bishop ‘27, Wrestling Julian Burgdolf '26, Basketball Joe Gifford ‘26, Wrestling Marcus Hancock '26, Basketball Colton Moore ‘26, Wrestling Ethan Thompson ‘26, Wrestling

OUTSTANDING ATHLETE AWARD Teddy Azer ‘28, Tennis Luke Booma ‘29, Golf Cole Chadwick ‘27, Lacrosse Ariya Harrington ‘26, Softball Harper Jensen ‘26, Lacrosse Henry Krebs ‘28, Track & Field Chloe Lambert ‘26, Lacrosse Gabbi Mackay ‘26, Golf Ali Rouse ‘26, Track & Field PJ Wolf ‘26, Baseball

All-ISL: Annabelle Bremner ‘27, Swimming & Diving Naheema Goin '26, Basketball MAPHL A DIVISION 2ND TEAM: Dillon Dreibelbis '26, Ice Hockey MCDONALD’S ALL AMERICAN GAMES NOMINEES: Julian Burgdolf ‘26, Basketball Marcus Hancock ‘26, Basketball VISAA ALL-STATE Winter Track & Field: 55m Hurdles, 3rd: Taliyah Figaro '27 1000m, 3rd: Ali Rouse '26 Girls 4x200 Relay, 3rd: Haley Grant '29, Ella Schneider '27, Madison Hughes '26, Zemma Flynn '28 Boys 4x400 Relay, 3rd: Tawon Figaro '26, Derrick Haynes '29, Ryan Herring '29, Jack Rutter '26 Girls 4x400 Relay, 3rd: Carolina Sramek '28, Zemma Flynn '28, Madison Hughes '26, Ella Schneider '27 Wrestling: Ethan Thompson '26, 4th Jackson Carroll '28, 8th Jared Biggs '26, 5th Carson Bishop '27, 5th Colton Moore '26, 5th Jack Waldron '29, 8th

COACH’S AWARD Jackson Carroll ‘28, JV Baseball Cole Clark ‘27, JV Tennis Miles Schaefer ‘29, JV Golf Devika Srikanth ‘27, JV Lacrosse

SAINT AWARD Emily Alperstein ‘26, Lacrosse Gigi Barrett ‘26, Golf Carson Bishop ‘27, Golf Briggs Burkhalter ‘28, Lacrosse Tawon Figaro ‘26, Track & Field Madison Hughes ‘26, Track & Field Ramtulai Jalloh ‘26, Softball Mason Khosla ‘27, Baseball Benjamin Nichols ‘27, Tennis John Ristau ‘26, Tennis All-IAC: Teddy Azer ‘28, Tennis Finn Coco ‘28, Tennis Cole Chadwick ‘27, Lacrosse Matthew Dougherty ‘26, Golf Mark Liberman '27, Baseball Grady Moldenhauer ‘29, Tennis All-ISL Meg Adams '26, Lacrosse Mairin Almy '27, Lacrosse Ariya Harrington ‘26, Softball Heidi Brown ‘28, Softball Mia DeFalco '27, Lacrosse Harper Jensen '26, Lacrosse Laney Jensen '26, Lacrosse Chloe Lambert '26, Lacrosse VISAA All-State Player of the Year: Chloe Lambert '26, Lacrosse VISAA All-State 1st Team: Teddy Azer ‘28, Tennis Summer Bickley '26, Lacrosse Mia DeFalco '27, Lacrosse Harper Jensen '26, Lacrosse

Laney Jensen '26, Lacrosse Grady Moldenhauer ‘29, Tennis VISAA All-State 2nd Team: Mairin Almy '27 Finn Coco ‘28, Tennis Lillian Israel '26 Paige Zadareky '26 VISAA ALL-STATE TRACK & FIELD 300m hurdles, 1st and 110m hurdles, 3rd: Tawon Figaro '26 300m hurdles, 1st: Madison Hughes '26 300m hurdles, 2nd: Zemma Flynn ‘28 300m hurdles, 2nd: Jack Rutter '26 100m hurdles, 2nd: Taliyah Figaro '27 Triple Jump, 2nd: Khoi Fumo-Pegues '27 1600m, 3rd: Henry Krebs '28 1600m and 3200m, 3rd: Sydney Wanamaker '27 Boys 4x400 Relay, 3rd: Tawon Figaro '26, Derrick Haynes '29, Jack Rutter '26, Miles Spencer '26 Girls 4x400 Relay, 2nd: Zemma Flynn '28, Ali Rouse '26, Ella Schneider '27, Carolina Sramek '28

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS ISL A Division Regular Season Co-Champions: Girls Tennis 43rd Draper Track & Field Champions: Girls Track & Field ISL AA Division Tournament Champions: Girls Lacrosse VISAA Division I State Champions: Girls Lacrosse

INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS 300m Hurdles: Tawon Figaro '26 300m Hurdles: Madison Hughes '26

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COLTON MOORE '26

ALL-AMERICAN All-American: Mia DeFalco '27, Defender Harper Jensen '26, Midfield Laney Jensen '26, Midfield Chloe Lambert '26, Midfield All-Academic Honorees: Meg Adams '26, Defense Chaelynn Hwang '26, Attack Anna McCart '26, Goalie Nyla Zindler '26, Defense

ADDITIONAL AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS NFHCA High School National Academic Squad: Mairin Almy '27 Emily Alperstein '26 Charlotte Barnes '27 Rose Breckinridge '26 Eleanor Brock '27 Mia DeFalco '27 Katharine Erickson '27 Chaelynn Hwang '26 Lillian Israel '26 Charlotte Koch '26 Greer Mallos '26 Ollie Nealon '27 Charlotte Secrist '27 Mariana Thissell '27 Hayden Wilkinson '26 Maddie Wills '27

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CHLOE LAMBERT '26

NFHCA Scholar of Distinction and Senior IMPACT Team: Ali Rouse '26 1000 Points, Basketball: Marcus Hancock '26 Wrestling Century Club (100 Career Wins): Colton Moore '26, 134 wins Alexandria Sportsman's Club Scholarship Winners: Meg Adams '26 Madison Hughes '26 Ali Rouse '26

NEW SCHOOL RECORDS TOP 20 ALL-TIME CROSS COUNTRY BOARD: The following athletes earned a place or moved up on the board. Henry Krebs '28: 16:41.60 Liam Riedy '28: 17:17.90 William McCusker '28: 18:05.40 Cole Evelyn '29: 18:12.20 Sydney Wanamaker '27: 19:32.40 Avery Gibian '28: 20:46.40 SWIMMING: 200 IM (2:06.07): Lila Brock '27 INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: 55m (7.25) and 60m dash (8.02): Madison Hughes '26

TAWON FIGARO '26

800m (2:21.73): Ali Rouse '26 Girls 4x55m Shuttle Hurdles Relay (36.23): Taliyah Figaro '27, Zemma Flynn '28, Claire Poersch '28, Tatum Sindler '28 Girls Sprint Medley Relay (4:19.57): Zemma Flynn '28, Haley Grant '29, Ali Rouse '26, Carolina Sramek '28 Girls Distance Medley Relay (13:48.81): Avery Gibian '28, Sylvie McGoldrick '27, Ali Rouse '26, Sydney Wanamaker '27 400m (52.12): Tawon Figaro '26 2 Miles (10:21.34): Liam Riedy '28 Boys Sprint Medley Relay (3:44.47): Tawon Figaro '26, Henry Krebs '28, Jack Rutter '26, Miles Spencer '26 Boys Distance Medley Relay (11:57.27): Tawon Figaro '26, Henry Krebs '28, Liam Riedy '28, Jack Rutter '26 OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD 300m hurdles (39.59): Tawon Figaro '26 Girls 4x400m Relay (4:04.71): Zemma Flynn '28, Ali Rouse '26, Ella Schneider '27, Carolina Sramek '28

ALEXANDRIA SPORTSMAN'S CLUB ATHLETE OF THE MONTH WINNERS: Charlie Desautels '26, Boys Soccer Lindsay Parsont '26, Girls Soccer Nino Arthur '27, Football Sydney Wanamaker '27, Cross Country Henry Krebs '28, Cross Country Oliver Saltiel '28, Boys Soccer Marcus Hancock '26, Boys Basketball Madison Hughes '26, Indoor Track & Field Lila Brock '27, Swimming Ethan Thompson '26, Wrestling Cole Chadwick '27, Boys Lacrosse

ALEXANDRIA SPORTSMAN'S CLUB ATHLETE OF THE YEAR WINNERS: Ethan Thompson '26, Wrestling Harper Jensen '26, Girls Lacrosse Luke Booma '29, Boys Golf

THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL SILVER BOWL PARTICIPATION AWARD: 10 OUT OF 12 SEASONS Naheema Goin Bishop Hart Madison Hughes Chaelynn Hwang Ally Kleeblatt Lindsay Parsont Tatum Spencer PJ Wolf 11 OUT OF 12 SEASONS Colin Adams Audrey Strauss 12 OUT OF 12 SEASONS Meg Adams Gigi Barrett Tawon Figaro Aidan Hallett Karen Lamson Ail Rouse 14 SEASONS Jack Rutter

SAINTS 3-SPORT ATHLETE RECOGNITION: FRESHMAN Isabelle Augustine Katelyn Benway (4 Sports) Marley-Grace Clift Braeden Colarulli Ashleigh Dunton Kenza El Allagui Cannon Elwood Cole Evelyn Luke Foster Haley Grant Amelia Grimes Cooper Hallett Derrick Haynes Ryan Herring Henry Japha Cooper Johnson Teagan Lafferty Connor Lambeth Lola Lambeth Dylan Lansburgh Doni Mackey Madison McBeth Mairin McGuckin Reese Miller Vivian Minor Carter O’Neil Derek Odom Rhythm Pal Quinn Renda Sadie Roehl Harry Rouse Brooke Schiffer Thiago Schroth-Uehara [wayhara] Collins Speed Laura Stackhouse Ari Strauss Charlotte Terwilliger Eyuel Tewodros Alex Thompson Jack Waldron Kent Wexler Riley Whitt Kate Woyicki SOPHOMORES Josh Barrett Anthony Campbell Conor Commission Charlie Cutler Zemma Flynn Avery Gibian Sai Gulati Maggie Halsted

Henry Krebs Clara Matelson Blake McAndrews Pippa McAree William McCusker Alex Michael Conor Pencek Will Pfister Claire Poersch Caroline Purtill Lillian Richardson Liam Riedy (4 Sports) Charlotte Rutter CeCe Schuemann Charlotte Schuemann Landon Scott Carolina Sramek Divyaa Srikanth Thomas Stanton Xander Stine Khing Terrell Charlotte Torborg Natalie Wainstein Johnny Wilmer Quentin Zarnowiecki JUNIORS Giacomo Capizzano Nadia Chebinou Cole Clark (4 Sports) Taliyah Figaro (4 Sports) Khoi Fumo-Pegues Cole Lieberthal Sylvie McGoldrick Isla Monteith Ella Schneider Nathan Sciurba Jake Scott Devika Srikanth Sydney Wanamaker SENIORS Meg Adams Gigi Barrett Ben Booma Clementine Bourgeois Tawon Figaro Aidan Hallett Bishop Hart Madison Hughes Renee Jenkins Karen Lamson Ali Rouse Jack Rutter *4 sports Audrey Strauss Sebbie Vargas Saints Celebrations Summer 2026 | 57

SAINTS ATHLETICS

SENIOR ATHLETES PLAYING IN COLLEGE Meg Adams Lacrosse: The University of Chicago

Bishop Hart Lacrosse: Stevenson University

Anna McCart Lacrosse: Amherst College

MacKenzie Allen Soccer: Tuskegee University

Madison Hughes Track & Field: Loyola University Maryland

Lucy Perkins Swimming: Bates College

Emily Alperstein Lacrosse: University of Michigan

Chaelynn Hwang Lacrosse: Bates College

Chase Reischauer Lacrosse: College of Wooster

Summer Bickley Lacrosse: Mercer University

Lillian Israel Lacrosse: College of William & Mary

Gibson Sauri Basketball: Emory & Henry University

Julian Burgdolf Basketball: California University of Pennsylvania

Lucy Kolton Lacrosse: University of Tampa

Tatum Spencer Lacrosse: Duquesne University

Charlie Desautels Soccer: Trinity College

Harper Jensen Lacrosse: University of Pennsylvania

Ethan Thompson Wrestling: Marymount University

Tawon Figaro Track & Field: Morgan State University

Laney Jensen Lacrosse: University of Pennsylvania

Paige Zadareky Lacrosse: Virginia Tech

Evan Hamon Lacrosse: Springfield College

Chloe Lambert Lacrosse: University of Denver

Nyla Zindler Lacrosse: Columbia University

Greer Mallos Lacrosse: Butler University

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THE CLASS OF 2026 “LIFERS” Thirty-nine members of the Class of 2026 entered St. Stephen's and St. Agnes in junior kindergarten, kindergarten, or first grade.

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN:

Charlie Desautels

Marisa Sarkar

Josh Bauer

Max Gehlhoff

Thomas Scott

Allie Coval

Walker Harris

Annie Siegel

Joe Gifford

Quinn Hassett

Tatum Spencer

Laney Jensen

Madison Hughes

Audrey Strauss

Harper Jensen

Lillian Israel

Ava Swedlund

Hayden Wilkinson

Renee Jenkins

Nyla Zindler

Lucy Kolton

FIRST GRADE:

Reesey Lai

Colin Adams

KINDERGARTEN:

Ryiee Michael

Meg Adams

Conall Amunson

Caroline Minor

MacKenzie Allen

Vera Barker

Zach Noren

Ben Booma

Clementine Bourgeois

Lucy Perkins

Janney Cooper

Sam Brock

Olivia Pla

Evelyn Stackhouse

Healey Cross

John Ristau

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