June 8, 2026

For the Class of 2026, four years at St. Catherine of Siena Academy became a journey of academic achievement, leadership, service, faith, and lifelong friendship. As these 47 young women begin their next chapter, we celebrate the growth, experiences, and community that shaped who they have become and the future ahead of them.

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The journey began four years ago, when the members of the Class of 2026 arrived at St. Catherine of Siena Academy as freshmen. Some were excited. Some were nervous. All were beginning a journey that would shape who they would become.

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Today, every graduate has been accepted to college or higher education. Together, they completed 115 Advanced Placement courses, earned more than 313 college credits, participated in 20 clubs and organizations, and contributed more than 8,187 hours of service to others.

More than Numbers

An SCA education tells the story of young women discovering their strengths, finding their voices, and learning to lead with courage and conviction.

Over four years, they competed on athletic fields, performed on stage, built and designed robots, traveled on pilgrimages and mission trips, served their communities, and pursued new passions they may never have imagined as freshmen.

They showed up early for practices, stayed late after rehearsals, and gave their time generously to others. They began each day in prayer, carried one another through challenges, and grew stronger with each passing year.

Along the way, classmates became teammates. Teammates became friends. Friends became sisters.

Baccalaureate Mass and Thirteenth Commencement Ceremony

The Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated on May 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Catherine of Siena Academy chapel. During the liturgy, graduates were reminded that each person is called to make a difference in the world. Referencing the image of a pencil, Father encouraged the young women to “leave your mark, and your mark should be a gift to others.”

The Commencement Ceremony followed on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts.

Returning to campus to deliver the commencement address was alumna Bianca Ivezaj ’19, who had graduated from law school only days earlier. Her message was simple:

“You are not behind. You are not lost. You are just getting started.”

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Speaking on behalf of her classmates, Executive Council President Cecilia Vincent reflected on the decision her family made four years ago to choose St. Catherine of Siena Academy:

"Because of that choice, I now have 46 girls I can call my sisters."

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Cece's words capture something statistics alone cannot.

Academic success matters. Leadership matters. Service matters. But the St. Catherine experience is distinctive through the community formed along the way—a sisterhood built on faith, friendship, and a commitment to becoming the person God created them to be.

As they move forward to colleges, careers, and new opportunities, the Class of 2026 carry confidence, faith, and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

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