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Since school began in Mary B. Mulvihill, Ed. D., Chair September Cathedral’s doors have remained open to our 494 students, whether they chose remote or hybrid learning. Stephen M. Schiller, President Yasmine R. Legendre, Secretary Our amazing faculty and staff valiantly met this moment, ensuring that Arthur P. (Jim) Davis III our students continued to receive a Sally Pope Davis stellar education. We enhanced the Hon. Sue Ann Hoahng ‘74 curriculum, increased our partnerships Denise B. Knight with outside organizations, and Samantha Lehn enriched our Academies through David F. McCarthy virtual workshops, conferences, and Ederlinda Paraiso panel discussions. Aaron N. Primm, MD The MEDICAL GATEWAYS Ashlyn Primm ACADEMY partnered with Black Suzanne Schechter Girls Smile and 500 Women Scientists Elinor C. Sutton, Esq. and, for the second year in a row, Bishop Gerald T. Walsh four students will be participating in Kristen P. White the Summer Enrichment Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Principal’s Council Our BUSINESS/LAW ACADEMY Lynda Baquero ‘82 continued its partnership with Junior Achievement, embarked on a new Ursula M. Burns ‘76 collaboration with Girls Rule the Law, and three juniors have received prestigious summer internships at BlackRock. The STEM ACADEMY Thomas W. Crawford continued its affiliation with BEYA and partnered with Girls Develop It. Sr. Margaret T. Egan ’56 We also expanded club activities and after-school offerings. On June 9th, Maria-Cecilia Salazar ‘87 all 114 seniors graduated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. With acceptances to 185 Glenn Shannon colleges, and an impressive $27 million dollars in financial assistance their Debra De Jesus-Vizzi ‘81 future is bright. Philip Jay Wilker, Esq. In a more “typical” year, over 85% of Cathedral families receive financial assistance. The pandemic resulted in a much greater need for our families Administration and with your increased support we ensured that no student was turned Ms. Rosemary Eivers away because of financial challenges. Assistant Principal for Academics We can not continue to do this, and certainly could not have done this Mrs. Elizabeth Lawlor without so many of you who stepped up and have become our true heroes. Thanks to our incredible Board of Trustees and a shout out to all of you - Assistant Principal for Student Life donors, alumnae, and friends who continue to be here for Cathedral. Ms. Christine Civitano I look forward to a brighter September with laughter filling the hallways Dean of Students and a renewed sense of community and sisterhood. Enjoy your summer! www.cathedralhs.org With gratitude, STAY CONNECTED! Follow us on Maria Spagnuolo FACEBOOK-SQUARE@cathedralhsnyc instagram Principal ©2021 Cathedral High School 2 THE CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE | SPRING/SUMMER 2021 FEATURECLASS OF STORY 2021 Graduation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral pholding our 112-year tradition Uon Wednesday June 9th the 114 members of the Class of 2021 and their families joyously celebrated their graduation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Commencement speaker Dr. Alma Joseph ’66 addressed the Class of 2021 by video. Dr. Joseph urged graduates to continue to learn, listen, and practice critical thinking. She emphasized kindness to others, a willingness to help those in need and tenacity, stating: “You define greatness. Nothing is beyond your reach. The future is yours.” Salutatorian Skyla-Ariana Collado of the Class of 2021’s strength, spoke of their Cathedral experience. determination, and grace in this Rosemary Eivers, Assistant Principal Sharon is off to Rice University tumultuous time. “Whatever it for Academics, served as Mistress and Skyla will be attending is that drives you, let it, and do of Ceremonies. The ceremony was University of Miami. They both wonderful things with it. Be proud, filled with many special moments. be strong, and be loud, but graceful, ASL graduating seniors signed the offered inspirational messages to when you need to be. Choose that National Anthem at St. Patrick’s and the graduating class. The Class of one thing that drives you and go ,carrying on a Cathedral tradition, 2021 was recognized with over 100 for it. Choose goodness, choose four Cathedral alumnae, the mothers awards & honors, with acceptances kindness, choose justice, and choose of graduating seniors, presented to 185 colleges and 422 scholarships honesty. There is much that will diplomas to their daughters. exceeding $27 million. need to be done and we are relying Valedictorian Sharon Quinn and Principal Maria Spagnuolo spoke on you to do it”. 3 THE CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE | SPRING/SUMMER 2021 CLASS OF 2021 Halfway to Graduation On February 10th, the