For 130 years, Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy developed men and women of vision in spirit, mind, and body as two entities. Students continue to grow and flourish under this mission under one roof, and are provided with an outstanding educational experience and a solid foundation for their future. On Sunday, May 31, 133 young men and women processed out of the back of the Warner Theatre as graduates of Cathedral Prep. The ladies wore the beloved traditional white dress and gloves, each carrying a bouquet of red roses. The boys wore the traditional white dinner jacket. The graduates had the honor of receiving their diplomas from The Most Rev. Bishop Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L., President Kevin Smith, and Vice President of Academics and Student Affairs Jason Ladouceur.
Graduates and their families and friends heard speeches from classmates Isabella Speros ’26 and Matthew Oblich ’26, who fondly referenced the memories from each year of their high school careers. They recounted their time as being the first coed Cathedral Prep graduating class to spend all four years together, and rose above any fear or challenges that may have come their way. They have strengthened the foundation of faith that has been laid for them.
Kayley McCall ’26 & Michael Thompson ’26 served as the masters of ceremonies. Alonna Hudson ’26, Lauren Proper ’26, Charlotte Przybylinski ’26, Natahly Rosales ’26, and Isabella Speros ’26 sang “America the Beautiful.” Alonna Hudson ’26 led the ceremony in the opening prayer and scripture, while Jack Raimy ’26 closed the ceremony with prayer.
The Cathedral Prep Class of 2026 earned over $36.7 million in scholarships, which makes up an average of $276,146 per student!
Gold Honor Medallion Recipients
Gold Honor Medallions were awarded to the members of the graduating class who have distinguished themselves in specific fields of scholastic and co-curricular endeavors.
Caden Clark & Sofia Giacomelli - Art
Riley Hanlon & Charlotte Przybylinski – Drama
Roman Luniewski & Lauren Proper - Music
Anne-Catherine Brown & Jack Raimy - Interscholastic Athletics
Grasyn Peterson - Journalism
Brianne Ryan - Forensics
Clark Brown - AFJROTC
Gigi Kim - Math
Ely Cooney - Science
Mackenzie Prather - Social Studies
Isabella Bellotti - English
Livia Moritz - Christian Doctrine
Henry Fritts - World Languages
Jasiyah Slupski - Theology
Taylor Mendes - Business
Amanda Dong - Technology
Joseph Ott - Service
Maria Bruschi - Humanitarian
Alonna Hudson - Leadership
Isabella Speros - President’s Award
Matthew Oblich - Bishop’s Excellence Award