Good News - June 2022

Divya Chaudhari Valedictorian Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Divya Chaudhari earned an unweighted GPA 4.0 and a weighted HPA (Honors Point Average) of 5.04. Divya’s accomplishments include Pinnacle Award, Scholar Athlete Award, Sapientiae Honor Roll (maintaining a 4.0 average with straight A’s for the entire Semester), English Honors Society, Rho Kappa (National Social Studies Honor Society), Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), and Science Honors Society. Divya plans to attend FloridaAtlantic University. Her Inspirational Quote is “Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen” – Johann Wolfgang Marc Liger Salutatorian Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Marc Liger earned a weighted HPA(Honors PointAverage) of 5.0. His accomplishments include PinnacleAward, Congress of Future Medical LeadersAward of Excellence nominee, Scholar Award provided by the NSHSS (National Honor Society of High School Scholars), Silver Knights Award nominee, Scholar Athlete Award, Top Ten Award (Ranking in the top 10 of their class), SapienteAward, First Honor Roll, Member of the NSHSS (National Honor Society of High School Scholars), Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), Science National Honor Society, Rho Kappa (National Social Studies Honor Society), National Honor Society, and National English Honor Society. He plans to attend Georgia Institute of Technology. Annie Torres Valedictorian Calvary Christian Academy (Hollywood Campus) Annie Torres will be attending Florida International University where she will be studying health administration. Annie has been a member of the National Honors Society for three years. During her time in high school, she has participated in multiple community outreaches, attended a mission’s trip to Costa Rica, and was on the varsity cheerleading squad for four years. Shiphrah Currie Salutatorian Calvary Christian Academy (Hollywood Campus) Shiphrah Currie will be attending FloridaA&MUniversity where will be studying to be a physical therapist. During her time in high school, she has been on mission trips and has served as a student leader on CCAHollywood’s middle school retreat. Shiphrah also participated on the soccer team, track and field team, and in the performing arts. Aubrey Meeske Valedictorian Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale Campus) Aubrey Meeske will be studying accounting at the University of Alabama’s Honors College. She is the recipient of the Presidential Merit Scholarship, the Alumni Heritage Scholarship, and the Alumni Scholar Award. Aubrey was a member of CCA’s varsity cheer team for four years and served as captain for three. She was named an AP Scholar with Distinction and completed CCA’s STEM endorsement program. Aubrey has also received multiple character awards throughout her time at Calvary, including the “TrustworthyAward” (voted on by peers) and the “Eagle Award” for outstanding character in cheer. Josiah Lane Salutatorian Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale Campus) Josiah Lane will be studying computer science in the Honors Program at Liberty University, a Christian university in Virginia. He received a full tuition scholarship for earning a perfect score on the ACT and being named a National Merit Commended Scholar. Josiah has prepared for his future by completing CCA’s STEM endorsement program and being on CCA’s state champion robotics team since eighth grade. He has completed 300+ hours of community service by helping run summer STEM programs for elementary students and was president of CCA’s National Honor Society chapter and Mu Alpha Theta club. 26 JUNE 2022 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition GRADUATES Margaret Grace Acosta Valedictorian Cardinal Newman High School Valedictorian Margaret Acosta will attend the University of Notre Dame. Margaret was involved in Student Government Association and served as Class Representative (Grade 10), Secretary (Grade 11), Student Activities Coordinator (Grade 12). She attended leadership development programs, including the Hugh O’Brien Leadership Seminar, Leadership Palm Beach County GROWProgram, and Notre Dame Leadership Seminar: The Power of Investing. Margaret played Varsity lacrosse, cheer, and soccer. She was a National Society of High School Scholars Member, on Principal’s Scholar Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, a National Merit Hispanic Scholar, and AP Scholar with Distinction. Bridget Rose O’Neill Salutatorian Cardinal Newman High School Salutatorian Bridget O’Neill will attend Princeton University. She earned first place in the Palm Beach Post’s 2022 Pathfinders Scholarship Award in Forensics/Speech. A member of the Debate Team, Bridget was a Semi-Finalist at the National Speech and Debate Association National Championships, Ranked 5th in the State for Congressional Debate, an Octa Finalist in Congressional Debate at the Harvard Invitational for Debate, and Barkley Forum Debate Tournament Finalist in Congressional Debate. She was in National Honor Society, Student Government Association, and Spanish Honor Society. Bridget also competed in Irish Dance Competitions and was an Irish Dance Regional and National Qualifier. Outstanding High School Graduates 2022

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