Honors

Seniors: Emma Ambarian, Matilda Bennett, Kaitlyn Carlton, Maria Cervantes Bonilla, Claire Claverie, Shannon Contreras, Charlotte Crosslin, Maggie Crosslin, Charlotte Longmuir, Madeline Nientimp, Amelia Ochoa, Brooklyn Pike, Izzie Playfair, Emily Rodriguez Amaro, Ellie Schulz, Clara Stefansic, Aniya Surati

 

Sophomores: Meadow Babin-Estilette, Ariel Baskette, Rinny Cioffi, Sophie Crosslin, Rylan Gibson, Margaret Lee, Grace Nelley, Sophia Nohrden, Julia Petroni, Masley Reising, Charlotte Reisinger, Aylin Rodriguez, Althea Stefansic, Eva Stefansic, Caroline Vrettos

 

Freshmen: Anna Claire Ammarell, Isidora Bobos, Tessa Brodhag, Ellie Cornwall, Evie Ells, Klara Elmasry, Mary Eva Galassini, Sterling Glover, Abby Goldammer, Madelyn Grover, Caroline Holden, Amelia Hood, Julie Kennedy, Rita Mae Krog, Kaitlyn Mazzoni, Marina Mendoza, Reagan O’Dell, MJ Payne, Mia Prickett, Rebecca Terry, Isabelle Thien, Ansley Towns, Gracie Laura Willingham, Felicity Yasay

Blood Cancer United named Tessa Hunt and Natalie Petroni Student Visionaries of the Year. Student Visionaries is a philanthropic fundraising campaign where high school students nationwide compete to raise funds for the mission of Blood Cancer United. This program provides supporters with real-world experience and creates real change!

MJ has volunteered over 380 hours. MJ served as a camp counselor for all six weeks of Camp St. Cecilia. When not serving here on campus, she was home, generously giving her time to babysit her family members.

Congratulations, MJ!

This year’s St. Catherine of Siena Service Award for the Sophomore Class goes to Eva Stefansic.

Eva has volunteered over 200 hours, largely giving that time to her SCA community as a St. Cecilia Dance Academy instructor and a Camp St. Cecilia volunteer, along with volunteering with Christ the King's Vacation Bible School Program.

Congratulations, Eva!

The recipient of the St. Thomas Aquinas Service Award for the Junior Class is presented to Lilly Anna Cote.

Lilly Anna has volunteered 115 hours. She spent two weeks of her summer serving as a counselor-in-training at YMCA Camp Ocoee, mentoring young campers and leading outdoor activities. She also spent a number of hours making meals and serving them to residents at Hospital Hospitality House.

Congratulations, Lilly Anna!

This year’s St. Dominic Service Award for the Senior Class goes to Izzie Playfair.

Izzie has volunteered over 300 hours. She dedicated a month of her summer to volunteer at Trail West Lodge Young Life Camp in Colorado, serving families from all backgrounds that follow Christ.

Congratulations, Izzie!

This award honors an outstanding sophomore student who exhibits a special commitment to service in school and the community.

This year’s Teacher of the Year is a member of the World Language department. She received her undergraduate degree from Auburn University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with degrees in French and French Education. She received her Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning from Aquinas College and is working to complete a Master of Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She helps with Sodality, French Club, as well as many other school events. She enjoys spending time helping students develop their talents and reach their academic goals.

Please join me in congratulating our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year: Sr. Marie Genevieve.

This year’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year is Mia Keller.

Awarded to the junior high athletes that participated in all four seasons of the Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference, they are:

These ladies are the longest-standing members of the Student Ambassador Board. They are crucial partners of our Admissions team as they’ve welcomed prospective students and parents with genuine warmth and charm. They are the reason that every parent, grandparent, or girl who walks through our doors notes that they feel a sense of belonging.

The following Seniors have served for three years and have earned our Harp Pin Award: 

To be selected Best All-Around, members of the Freshman Class must meet certain criteria. One so honored must, of course, be a good student, not only in grade achieved, but she must also make noteworthy contributions to her classroom atmosphere.

 

Beyond her studies, this freshman must be well involved in some of the many extracurricular activities available at St. Cecilia.

 

In both areas, curricular and extracurricular, our celebrant’s conduct, reinforced by her overall positive attitude, must exemplify honesty, courtesy, helpfulness, and good manners.

 

Caroline Vrettos is the winner of the Fort Nashborough Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest as well as the The National Society of the Colonial Dames Congressional Essay Contest. High school students from around the country are invited to write an essay about the functions of our government. This year’s topic was on principles of the Declaration of Independence. The NSCDA awards winners with scholarships to its one-week Congressional Seminar in Washington, DC. with a highly interactive, civic-focused workshop that includes a Mock Congress. It enables students to collaborate with peers from varied backgrounds and views to forge public policy on pressing national and international issues.

Congratulations to Caroline Vrettos on these outstanding accomplishments and opportunity.

The Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award is presented each year to the student who has best demonstrated a love of country and good citizenship. She has been selected because she has demonstrated the initiative required for leadership, an attitude of helpfulness and cooperation to serve others and her community, and the characteristics of dependability and patriotism.

Congratulations, Clara Stefansic.

Girls State is a leadership and citizenship training program offered by the American Legion Auxiliary. This year, two of our students have been selected to represent St. Cecilia Academy at Volunteer Girls State this summer.     

Congratulations to Bersabell Mikael and Nora Rieck.

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award is awarded to sophomores to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar, which is a youth leadership organization that identifies the leadership abilities of high schoolers and helps them apply those skills to their communities and the world.

The recipient of this year’s award is: Margaret Lee.

The American History Committee of the DAR promotes the remembrance and understanding of the people, dates and events that had significant influence on the history of America. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the DAR society encourages students to research and write about the Revolutionary War era and the people who lived in that period.

The Patriots of the American Revolution High School Essay Contest provides high school students an opportunity to write about the discoveries they make in their research on the Revolutionary War period.

Students find Patriots to write about who will interest and inspire them. The winners in this year’s essay contest are:

The Sertoma Club is a national civic organization, serving Nashville for 80 years with a mission of “Service to Mankind.” Each year, they sponsor the annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest for high school seniors to help further the principles of individual freedom, free enterprise, good government, and good citizenship.

Congratulations to: Charlotte Crosslin.

This year’s Seventh grade Leadership Award goes to Clara Elizabeth Lee. Clara Elizabeth serves as a 7th grade representative within our junior high student council.  She is always eager to help and exudes positivity in everything she does. Clara Elizabeth is exceptionally respectful, responsible, hardworking, kind, and demonstrates her faith at all times. 

The recipient of the Eighth grade Leadership Award is Emerson Rose Duke. Emerson Rose served as president of junior high student council and sets a positive example through her actions in both academics and extracurricular activities.  She is a highly driven student who consistently demonstrates leadership, integrity, and strong virtue inside and out of the classroom.

This year’s Outstanding Freshman Leadership Award goes to

Mary Eva Galassini. Mary Eva is a dedicated student leader and strong athlete known for her enthusiasm, kindness, and collaborative spirit, as well as being a great friend to all. Committed to SCA and school spirit, she played a key role in bringing her class’s freshman spirit week decorations to life and is excited to carry that same energy and dedication into her new role as Pep Club parliamentarian.

The recipient of the Sophomore Leadership Award is Amy Weber. Teachers have noted Amy’s encouraging presence in the classroom, where she consistently goes the extra mile to support and uplift her classmates while giving her best effort. As the parliamentarian of Sodality, she leads with integrity, dedication, and a genuine commitment to serving others.

Receiving the Junior Leadership Award is Adeline Brault.

Adeline serves as the president of the junior class, a member of the Ambassador Board, and a leader on the varsity basketball team. Adeline is committed to supporting and guiding her peers, exemplifying strong leadership, dependability, and a sincere dedication to the success of her class.

The recipient of the Leadership Award for the Senior Class is

Clara Stefansic. Clara has faithfully served as a leader in the SCA community throughout her four years, holding the role of class officer each year while also contributing as an officer in the Dance Company, a leader within athletics, and an active member of the Ambassador Board. Clara has cultivated her gifts of self-discipline and integrity to lead others with humility, dedication, and care.