The Class of 2025 Baccalaureate Mass and Awards Ceremony took place on the evening of Wednesday, May 28. Mass was presided by Fr. Mike Tix. Following Mass, senior awards were announced, and students were honored. Andrew Vitek, science teacher, was the keynote speaker as voted on by the senior class.

The graduating class and their families will celebrate graduation on Sunday, June 1 at 4:00 p.m. for the 2025 Commencement Ceremony.

Academic Top Ten:

• Valedictorian: Nathan Ritz
• Salutatorian: Andrea Elsen
• Third: Reese Skelton
• Fourth: Shailin Patel
• Fifth: Jaydn Sweers
• Sixth: Audrey Erickson
• Seventh: Henry Heitzman
• Eighth: Evelyn Jastrow
• Ninth: Magnolia Moe
• Tenth: Sofie Nordstrom

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Each year, the graduating class is asked to choose one young man and one young woman from their class to be recognized for attempting to live according to Gospel values.

• The St. Thomas More Medal originated in 1974 and is presented to the senior boy who most exemplifies the qualities of Christian life. A special St. Thomas More Medal has been created solely for Academy of Holy Angels. The 51st recipient of the St. Thomas More Medal is: Nathan Ritz.
   
• The Mary Medal originated in 1954 and is presented to the senior girl who most exemplifies qualities of the Christian Life. A special Mary Medal has been created solely for Academy of Holy Angels. The 70th recipient of the Mary medal is: Jada George.

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The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Diploma recognizes students who have dedicated themselves to mastery of this rigorous course of study and who can demonstrate and apply 21st century skills in critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration in both curricular and co-curricular areas. Congratulations to the following students who have completed the requirements for the STEM diploma.
           
Farah Abdelhadi            
Anya Anderson            
Anna Bayrd                
Grace Berg                
Magdalena Capitani            
Ruby Cleary                
Regan Cook                
Mariama Darboe            
Sienna Dhariwal            
Andrea Elsen                
Audrey Erickson            
Cooper Hand                
Henry Heitzman            
Autumn Johnson            
Ryli Kendrick            
Cora Kmiec    
Tyler Krenke
Ellie Krings
Edward Lang
Emily Llapa
Sophia Nguyen
Sofie Nordstrom
Tea Opitz
Shailin Patel        
Theo Reid
Nate Ritz
Landon Rudolph-Sieling
John Schletty
Henry Sharp
Sylvie Taylor
Jack Woodward
Rebecca Younes

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The Theater Diploma recognizes students who have focused their elective credits in the theater curriculum and related studies. Congratulations to the following seniors:

Audrey Castro        
Kaelyn Roloff
Sylvie Taylo

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Academy of Holy Angels and the MN Department of Education would like to recognize the superior efforts of our students who achieve bilingual or multilingual proficiency before graduation. These students have demonstrated language abilities in a second language according to national language standards and state approved testing protocols.

Platinum bilingual seal recipient:

Henry Heitzman


Gold bilingual seal recipients:

Justin Gabrik                
Maya Gonzalez            
Jackson Hegwood            
Calli Holmes
Elizabeth Mejia Quintanilla
Graciela Schaefer
Reese Skelton
Isabella Steinle

World Language Proficient recipients:

Joseph Bitonti            
Isabella Bonadonna            
Jacob Burciaga            
Audrey Castro            
Moises De Luna
Evelyn Jastrow
Paola Gomez-Mendoza
Tea Opitz
Isaac Rodriguez-Paiz

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The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes the following AHA student as a National Merit Finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program. 

Audrey Erickson

The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes the following AHA students as Commended Scholars in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. 

Edward Lang                
Theodore Reid

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The College Board annually recognizes students who test in the top 2.5% among Hispanic and Latino PSAT test takers in the region. We are proud to recognize one AHA senior who was named a National Hispanic Recognition Scholar:

Emily Llapa

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The College Board recognizes the following students as AP Scholars for averaging a score of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams taken in the spring of 2024:

Anna Bayrd                
Joseph Bitonti                
Isabella Bonadonna            
Ruby Cleary                
Regan Cook                
Mariama Darboe            
David Fong                   
Emily Llapa
Jamie McGuffee
Harper Poehling
Theodore Reid
Katherine Rutt
Amelia Stricherz
Sylvie Taylor
Emily Thompson

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The College Board recognizes the following students as an AP Scholar with Honor for averaging a score of 3.25 on all AP exams taken in the spring of 2024 and for receiving a score of 3 or higher on four or more exams:

Charles Clements            
Sienna Dhariwal            
Audrey Erickson            
Henry Heitzman            
Evelyn Jastrow            
Edward Lang                
Haden Marshall
Matthew Meyer
Sofie Nordstrom
Shailin Patel
Kaelyn Roloff
Landon Rudolph-Sieling
Jadyn Sweers

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The College Board recognizes the following students as an AP Scholar with Distinction for averaging a score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken in the spring of 2024 and for receiving a score of 3 or higher on five or more exams:

Andrea Elsen                
Elizabeth Krings            
Magnolia Moe            
Tea Opitz
Nathan Ritz
John Schletty
Reese Skelton

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Scholar of Distinction Chevrons (GPA of 4.0 or higher during their senior year) are awarded to:

Farah Abdelhadi                
Rowen Aviles                    
Anna Bayrd                    
Eileen Braun                    
Sienna Dhariwal                
Andrea Elsen                    
Audrey Erickson                
David Fong III                    
Henry Heitzman                
Evelyn Jastrow                
Nathan Kelly                    
Tyler Krenke                    
Emily Llapa                    
Claire Logeais                
Jamie McGuffee                
Elizabeth Mejia Quintanilla            
Matthew Meyer
Magnolia Moe
Sophia Nguyen
Sofie Nordstrom
Tea Opitz    
Leo Orfield Johnston            
Shailin Patel
Theo Reid
Zoe Rimstad
Nathan Ritz
Landon Rudoph-Sieling
Katherine Rutt
John Schletty
Lydia Schwartzbauer
Reese Skelton
Jadyn Sweers
Emily Thompson
Addison VonSee

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High Honor Chevrons (GPA of 3.6667 or higher during their senior year) are awarded to:

Brian Abeywardene                
Grace Agort                    
Anya Anderson                
Roman Arana                
Lauren Berlute                
Joseph Bitonti                
Isabella Bonadonna                
Magdalena Capitani                
Logan Ciresi                    
Ruby Cleary                    
Charles Clements                
Regan Cook                    
Jairo Cordoba                
Briarleigh Dahl                
Mariama Darboe                
Maggie Fenlon                
Yigale Gabriel                
Justin Gabrik                    
Samantha Goedde                
Cooper Hand                    
Sara Harris                    
Anna Hedrick                
Autumn Johnson
Marissa Jung
Cora Kmiec
Kendall Knight
Francis Koenig
Elizabeth Krings
Edward Lang
Haden Marshall
Maura Murnan
Vincent O’Connell
Elise Palattao
Lydia Peterson
Harper Poehling
Graciela Schaefer
Henry Sharp
Finnian Sheeley
Eleanor Smith
Murray Stebbins
Isabella Steinle
Amelia Stricherz
Sylvie Taylor
Matigann Vixayvong
Tanner Zellmer

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The Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizen Award is awarded for scholarship, leadership, character, service, and an appreciation of patriotism to: Evelyn Jastrow.

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The following students were recognized for their outstanding achievement in music this year.

John Phillip Sousa Band Award: Juliana Godina

Outstanding Vocalist Award: Sylvie Taylor

St. Cecilia Spirit of Music Award for Outstanding Vocal Participation: Jada George

National Choral Award: Kaelyn Roloff

Choral Director’s Award: Audrey Castro

Unsung Hero Award: Anna Hedrick

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The Star Activities Award is given to a senior who has excelled in activities including the arts, academic clubs, intramural activities, and/or student leadership. This year, the award is presented to: Jada George.

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This year’s Academics-Arts-Athletics Award from the Minnesota State High School League is presented to a senior that has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, actively participated in a League-sponsored athletic program, and performed in a League-sponsored fine arts activity. Congratulations to John Schletty and Ellie Krings.

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The Athena Award is presented annually by the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce to an Outstanding Woman Athlete. Congratulations, Anya Anderson.

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Each year a senior from the Boys Hockey Team is given the Tim Sullivan Award for being the most spirited hockey player. This year’s award is presented to Logan Ciresi.

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Each year the coaches and administration select one graduate to be honored for outstanding contribution to athletics at Holy Angels. The student selected receives the AHA Star Athletic Award and has his or her name engraved on a commemorative plaque on display at AHA. The 2024-2025 award is presented to Henry Lechner.

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Each year, the staff selects a senior to receive an award which represents outstanding service to the school community throughout high school years. The AHA Star Service Award for 2024-2025 is presented to Magdalena Capitani.

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The AHA Student Government Award is given to the senior on Student Government who best exemplifies service, dedication, leadership, and promoting the values of Holy Angels Student Government. This year’s award goes to Sienna Dhariwahl and Nathan Ritz.

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Two college-bound seniors will each receive a scholarship for the college of their choice from the Kopp Family Foundation. Selection of the recipients is based on academic achievement, leadership, and service within Academy community and active support of activities. Congratulations to Emily Llapa and Elizabeth Mejia Quintanilla.