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The Class of 2021
167
graduates
Over $22 Million
in scholarships were awarded to the 167 graduates in the SMR Class of 2021!
On average, the Class of 2021 earned $131,700 per graduate in scholarships. In comparison, public school graduates from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties averaged $48,500.
38
RECOGNIZED AS SMR SCHOLARS OF DISTINCTION
55
WERE ACCEPTED INTO HONORS PROGRAMS
36
WERE NAMED AP SCHOLARS
20
GRADUATES SIGNED TO PLAY THEIR SPORT IN COLLEGE
Daniel Ollom
“SMR prepared me for college because I was taught the value of independence, a superior work ethic, and the benefits of pushing myself to achieve my goals.”
Daniel is attending Franklin & Marshall College, where he is studying computer engineering.
Nikia Friday
“I am grateful that I attended SMR because it allowed me to explore all of my interests in order to determine what I wanted to do after high school. My favorite class at SMR was AP Psychology. It was so interesting to me to ‘be inside the brain’ and learn why people behave the way they do. My favorite extracurricular activity was cheerleading because the team was so uplifting and allowed me to feel like I was part of a family.”
Nikia is attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she is on the pre-med track studying neuroscience and is also minoring in Spanish.
Kylie Flerlage
“One of my fears entering SMR was making friends since I came from a public middle school. I learned very quickly that it was actually very easy to make friends, and the friends that I have made lasted my entire high school career. Also, SMR teachers may give you college-level assignments in some higher-level classes, but since the classes are smaller than most college classes, they can also guide you through the entire process. There is a great balance between the difficulty of the classes and the guidance provided by the teachers.”
Kylie is attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
GRADUATES RECEIVED
237
ACCEPTANCES FROM COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN 34 STATES, CANADA, ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND
Katelyn Kovach
“SMR truly provided a support system among its staff and students. If I was ever encountering any kind of issue or needed help, whether academically or socially, I always knew that I had multiple adults I could reach out to for assistance. Additionally, with such a close-knit community of students, you could always find friends to support you, whether that was by coming to games or shows, helping out with homework, or having friends to eat lunch with. What will be most helpful to me in college is the independence that SMR fostered. Being a student at SMR taught me how to advocate for myself in and outside of the classroom, how to manage my time, and how to take charge and be a leader in the community.”
Katelyn is double majoring in theatre and broadcast journalism at George Washington University.
458
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Over 16,000
SERVICE HOURS WERE COMPLETED (10,800 WERE REQUIRED)
26%
RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING OVER $200,000
42%
RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING OVER $100,000
Matthew Harrer
“I am grateful that I attended St. Mary’s Ryken because of all the lasting memories and experiences over my four years. I have made lifelong friends and I am well prepared for life beyond high school. I will miss all my SMR teachers and friends, and especially annual events such as Spirit Week, Homecoming and Friday Night Lights football games in the SMR stadium.”
Matthew is attending Widener University, where he is continuing to play football and is majoring in mechanical engineering.
Kuidong Li
“St. Mary’s Ryken has many diverse classes to choose from to fulfill every student’s graduation needs and interests. Teachers are also in tune with the well-being of students and are very supportive. Teachers offer good advice and are mentors to their students.”
