The Tablet All-Scholastic Team 2016

Kearney Girls Headed to Honors Programs

bkhs-honors16Three seniors at Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, were accepted into CUNY Honors Programs.

Brianna Gelsomini, who looks forward to majoring in finance, was accepted to the Macaulay Honors Program at Baruch College. The prestigious Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Engineering accepted Esther Nduwimana who hopes to become an OB-GYN. Gabriella Sciannantena will join her four sisters at the College of Staten Island, as she is enrolled in its Honors College.

Gelsomini credits Kearney for influencing her academic career, “Kearney has enabled me to expand my mind, think abstractly, and ponder issues that matter today. The skills that I have learned both inside and outside of the classroom will be with me forever,” she said.

Anne Kelly, senior counselor and college advisor, expressed her pride in the students, and admiration for their hard work, which has been exhibit by all members of the Class of 2016.

“These young women have excelled academically, spiritually and socially during their four years at Bishop Kearney,” Kelly said.

“They are true ‘Kearney girls’ dedicated to our school’s vision of empowering women for the future.”