On June 3, the Holy Child community gathered on campus to celebrate the Class of 2023 at the 113th Commencement Exercises. The ceremony was presided over by Head of School Colleen Pettus and Board Chair Dr. Ellen Fahey-Smith. The Commencement speaker, Michelle Girard, is a renowned economist and strategist known for her expertise in global financial markets.
The Class of 2023 achieved much during their years at Holy Child. They traveled extensively through the Global Studies Program, serving locally, domestically, and around the world, and have become women of conscience and action.
Sixty seniors submitted 474 applications to 182 colleges in the United States and abroad. They received 302 acceptances and will attend 42 different schools. Three seniors are NCAA-recruited athletes, two Division III soccer players and one Division III swimmer. Three seniors earned commended status in the National Merit Scholarship Program, and the Class of 2023 received an impressive number of merit scholarships totaling more than $5.9 million.
“The Class of 2023’s talents and contributions, inside and outside the classroom, have left a tremendous impression on the school,” said Head of School Colleen Pettus. “We wish them all the success and fulfillment in their future endeavors. May their unique skills and passion positively impact the world as they embark on new journeys and pursue their dreams.”
