Archbishop Molloy High School – Stephanie Szpylka

Parish: St. Demetrios Family: Basil and Stacey, parents; Evangeline, sister Home Neighborhood: Briarwood Extracurricular Activities: STEM Club; Math League, Science Olympiad; Spirit Leader; Photography Club; Jr./Sr. Chorus; Peer Tutor; Alley Pond Environmental Center Honors: Mayoral Service Recognition Program; Archbishop Molloy Full Scholarship Scholarships: NYS Dept. of Education, Academic Excellence Award; St. John’s University, Presidential Scholarship; […]

Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School – Josue De Los Santos

Parish: Blessed Sacrament, Cypress Hills Family: Juan and Rosa, parents Home Neighborhood: Cypress Hills Extracurricular Activities: Courts For Kids, volunteer who traveled to Guatemala to help build a multi-purpose court for the local community Scholarships: Bellarmine Post-Graduation Plans: Study biology in a graduate program Quote of Inspiration: “Be better. Do more, say less.” – Andrew […]

Christ The King High School – Alyssa Navos

Parish: St. Lucy-St. Patrick, Fort Greene Family: Christopher and Emily, parents Home Neighborhood: Bedford- Stuyvesant Extracurricular Activities: Speech and Debate; Aikido Martial Arts, student and assistant teacher for more than 10 years; St. Lucy-St. Patrick catechist teaching religious education Scholarships and Honors: Scholarship and Welfare Fund of Hunter College’s Alumni Association Post-Graduation Plans: Attend Hunter […]

Fontbonne Hall Academy – Elizabeth Carmody

Parish: St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor Family: Richard and Lee Ann, parents, Jillian, sister Home Neighborhood: Rockaway Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society, member; Swimming Team; Culture Club and Lifestream, freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years; Student Activities Council, senior representative; Fontbonne’s Science Research program studying the effects of epilepsy and DNA isolation Volunteer Activities: […]

Holy Cross High School – Alexander Loukopoulos

Parish: St. Anastasia, Douglaston Family: John and Ana, parents; Cristina and Nicholas, siblings Neighborhood: Little Neck Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society; Campus Ministry; Science Research; Holy Cross Basketball Volunteer Activities: St. Mary’s Children Hospital; NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection, Research Assistant Honors and Scholarships: Holy Cross Scholastic Medals; NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence; U.S. President’s Education […]

Msgr. Mcclancy Memorial High School – Gabriella Cardona

Parish: St. Adalbert, Elmhurst Family: Julian and Michele, parents; Austin, brother Home Neighborhood: Woodside Honors and Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society; Principal’s List; Student Council; The Sentinel newspaper, editor-in-chief; Hispanic Culture Club; NYPD Youth Leadership Council; Campus Ministry; Peer Tutor; Medical Club; Library Club Scholarships and Awards: Fordham University, Jogues Scholarship; Quinnipiac […]

The Mary Louis Academy – Elena Quinn

Parish: Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village Family: Christopher and Evelyn, parents; Christina and Evan, siblings Neighborhood: Middle Village Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society; National Science Honor Society; Science Club; Ski Club; Bowling Team; Adopt-A-Grandparent Club; Peer Tutor; Lenox Hill Hospital intern; Service Learning and Leadership Program; Our Lady of Hope secretary and volunteer tutor […]

Saint Agnes Academic High School – Brianna Cruz

Parish: Our Lady of Fatima, East Elmhurst Family: Nilda, mother Home Neighborhood: East Elmhurst Extracurricular Activities: Cross Country; Indoor and Outdoor Track; Dominican Youth Preachers; Medical Health Club Volunteer Activities: Rego Park Health Care, volunteer; St. Agnes, volunteer representative Awards and Scholarships: Adelphi University, Presidential Award; Manhattan College, Presidential Scholarship; St. John’s University, Catholic H.S. […]

Nazareth Regional High School – Jean Lafleur

Parish: Holy Family, Canarsie Family: Jean, father Home Neighborhood: Canarsie Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society, president; National Society of High School Scholars; XBSS; Chess Club; Slam Poetry; Holy Family Youth Group Leader; Brothers United Scholarships and Awards: Merit Scholarship; Faith-based Scholarship; Provost Scholarship Post-Graduation Plans: Work and prepare for college courses Field of Study: Accounting […]

Saint Francis Preparatory High School – David Murtha

Parish: St. Adalbert, Elmhurst Family: Chris and Kerry, parents; Phil, brother Home Neighborhood: Middle Village Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities: St. Francis Prep Research Program; St. Francis Prep Investment Club, president; St. Adalbert Catechist Scholarships: Stony Brook University, Presidential Scholarship; National Merit Scholarship Finalist; Georgetown University; Binghamton University; New York University; Hofstra University; Fordham University; Boston […]