Student Achievement

Salutatorian Như-Thảo Betsy Cao received the Salutatory Award for achieving the second highest cumulative grade point average in her program of studies. A member of National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta, she attends Louisiana State University.

Awards

Eight graduates were selected by leadership, administration, and faculty to receive the VERITAS AWARD, the most prestigious Dominican award, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in Dominican’s four pillars of prayer, study, community, and service. Award recipients were Monica Elizabeth Cabes, Anne Elizabeth Carr, Khylar Rayne Christophe, Jasmine Collette Ferrier, Catherine Ann Kernion, Corinne Elizabeth Lobell, Kaylie Ngoc Thi Nguyen, and Jenna Marie Thomas.

Isabella Katerina Gagliano was presented the Sister Mary Ambrose Reggio, O.P. Alumnae Award by Alumnae Association President Sally Russo '04. The honoree was selected by her classmates as most representative of Dominican spirit and ideals. The Dominican motto, “To Praise, to Bless, to Preach” is an integral part of the honoree's life, as is her commitment to truth, Veritas.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Award was presented by Dr. Cynthia A. Thomas to Jenna Marie Thomas. Selected by administration, faculty, and students, the award is given to the senior who exemplifies the motto of the AOH: friendship, unity, and Christian charity.