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ProgramProcessional
Pomp & Circumstance.…………………...........................……...…………..........…....Elgar
Invocation…………………………...............….............….Sister Elizabeth McAdams, O.S.U.
The National Anthem…………....………………………...Whitney Grinnage-Cassidy ’20
Ursuline Academy Alma Mater.......…..............………………...….................Alumnae
Welcome…………………………........................…….......................Jeffrey Danilak, Principal
Salutatorian……………….……....................…………..........Whitney Grinnage-Cassidy ’20
Honors & Awards............................….....................................Jeffrey Danilak, Principal
Athletic Speaker............................…...................................................Maxine String ’20
Awarding of Diplomas………………………....................Dr. Trisha Medeiros, President Jeffrey Danilak, Principal
Maureen McAleenan ’99, Dean of Students Maritza Poza-Grise, Board of Trustees Chair
Congratulations..............................................................Dr. Trisha Medeiros, President
Valedictorian………………………….....................................………….….......Lijin Zhang ’20
Blessing..................................…Most Rev. W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of Wilmington
Recessional Ode to Joy..…………................………….........…..………..............Beethoven
Class of 2020
Kylah Ahrie Arnold
Mia Angela Aube
Margaret Elizabeth Boyd
Taelynn Sheree Brooks
Anna Katherine Brutsche
Maile Akemi Carberry
Katherine Joy Carrig
Maureen Barbara Carroll
Grace Jenna Cawley
Isabella Grace Cerasoli
Molly Elizabeth Clark
Lauren Frances Cool
Sydney Nicole Davis
Corinne Elizabeth Furey
Mia Nicole Gi�ord
Whitney Eden Grinnage-Cassidy
Allison Jean Jablonski
Elle Morgan Jerry
Katie Anne Jones
Olivia Grace Kavanaugh
Riley Catherine Kendle
Caroline Emily Knight
Cassidy Brooke Markel
Molly Janet Matlusky
Alexandra Marie McSorley
Grace Kjersti-Leslie Nkurunziza
Kylie Cecilia Nocket
Emma Catherine Popham
Leslie Michelle Ramirez
Caroline Marie Randolph
Erin McTeague Roesser
Lauren Marie Rosica
Ellen Mimi Schlecht
Riley Elisabeth Shahan
Maxine Maran String
Elizabeth Campbell Upton
Kaleigh Evelyn White
Lijin Zhang
Kylah Arnold Dean's Scholarship, Susquehanna University
Mia Aube Catholic High School Award, Neumann University
Faculty Grant, Jefferson, Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson UniversityGood Neighbor Undergraduate Scholarship, Salisbury University
Jefferson Grant, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPresidential Scholarship, Salisbury University
Presidential Scholarship, St. Joseph's UniversityRegis Grant, St. Joseph's University
Salisbury University Fund Grant, Salisbury UniversityTrustee Scholarship, Neumann University
UD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware
Margaret Boyd Academic Scholar, University of South Carolina
Bellarmine Scholarship, Fairfield UniversityCatholic University Scholarship, The Catholic University of America
Dean's Scholarship, Loyola University MarylandParish Scholarship, The Catholic University of America
UD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware
Anna Brutsche Presidential Scholarship, Loyola University Maryland
Presidential Scholarship, St. Joseph's UniversityUD Presidential Scholarship, University of Delaware
Undergraduate Admissions Scholarship, Towson UniversityUniversity Scholarship, The Catholic University of America
Katherine Carrig Magis Scholarship, College of Holy Cross
Merit Scholarship, The American UniversityPresidential Academic Scholarship, George Washington University
St. Michael's Book Award Scholarship, St. Michael's CollegeTrustee Scholarship, St. John's College
UD Trustee Scholarship, University of DelawareWashington College Scholar, Washington College
Scholarships & Awards(as of May 21, 2020)
Maureen Carroll Columbia Scholar Award, Columbia College Chicago
Dean's Scholarship, Columbia College ChicagoFaculty Recognition Award, Columbia College Chicago
Outstanding Student Award, Claymont Lions ClubPresidential Scholarship, Mount St. Mary's University
UD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware
Grace Cawley Academic Scholarship, High Point University
Experiential Learning Grant, High Point UniversityResident Scholars Tuition, Pace University
Trustee Recognition Award, Pace UniversityUniversity Scholarship, St. Joseph's University
Isabella Cerasoli UD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware
Molly ClarkAcademic Scholarship, St. John's University
Dean's Scholarship, American UniversityFordham Jogues Scholarship, Fordham University
Fordham Tuition Award, Fordham UniversityWidener Pride Scholarship, Widener University
Widener University Presidential Scholarship, Widener University
Lauren Cool Catholic University Scholarship, The Catholic University of America
Good Neighbor Undergraduate Scholarship, Salisbury UniversityUniversity Scholarship, Saint Joseph's University
Whitney Grinnage-CassidySwarthmore College Scholarship, Swarthmore College
Katie JonesAssisi Award, Neumann University
Catholic High School Award, Neumann UniversityCatholic High School Scholarship, Cabrini College
Catholic School Grant, Immaculata UniversityDeLaSalle Grant, La Salle University
Excellence in Learning Grant, La Salle UniversityFounder's Grant, Cabrini College
Immaculata University Scholarship, Immaculata UniversityLasallian Legacy, La Salle UniversityNursing Award, Neumann University
Widener Pride Scholarship, Widener UniversityWidener University Award, Widener University
Xavier Award, Cabrini College
Cassidy Markel UD Provost Scholarship, University of DelawareWatson Scholarship, Florida Southern College
Alexandra McSorley Academic Scholarship, Duquesne University
Academic Scholarship, University of PittsburghAlumni Award, Drexel University
University Scholarship, St. Joseph's University
Grace Nkurunziza DSU Institutional Scholarship, Delaware State University
Emma Popham Academic Scholarship, Dickinson College
Academic Scholarship, University of Delaware
Leslie Ramirez Discover Award, Pennsylvania State University
Caroline RandolphAcademic Scholarship, University of PittsburghUD Provost Scholarship, University of Delaware
Erin Roesser Blue and Gray Award, University of Mary Washngton
Catholic University Scholarship, The Catholic University of AmericaEvergreen Grant, Loyola University Maryland
Loyola Scholarship, Fairfield UniversityLoyola Scholarship, Loyola University Maryland
Parish Scholarship, The Catholic University of AmericaTrustees Scholars Scholarship, Sacred Heart University
University Scholarship, St. Joseph's University
Ellen SchlechtAcademic Excellence Scholarship, West Chester University
Academic Scholarship, UNC AshevilleAcademic Scholarship, West Virginia University
Music Scholarship, University of DelawarePresidential Scholarship, DeSales University
Presidential Scholarship, Rider University Trustee Scholarship, St. John's College
University Scholarship, Temple UniversityAcademic Excellence Scholarship, West Chester University
Riley Shahan Academic Scholarship, University of Delaware
Presidential Scholarship, The University of Rhode Island
Maxine String Academic Scholarship, Jacksonville UniversityAthletic Scholarship, Jacksonville University
Kaleigh White Academic Tuition Scholarship, Washington College
Achievement Grant, Neumann UniversityProvost Scholarship, Eastern University
Kylah Arnold Mia Aube Margaret Boyd Taelynn Brooks Anna Brutsche
Molly Clark Lauren Cool Sydney Davis Corinne Furey Mia Gi�ord
Riley Kendle Caroline Knight Cassidy Markel Molly Matlusky Alexandra McSorley
Erin Roesser Lauren Rosica Ellen Schlecht Riley Shahan
Maile Carberry Katherine Carrig Maureen Carroll Grace Cawley Isabella Cerasoli
Maxine String
Whitney Grinnage-Cassidy
Allison Jablonski Elle Jerry Katie Jones Olivia Kavanaugh
Grace Nkurunziza Kylie Nocket Emma Popham Leslie Ramirez Caroline Randolph
Elizabeth Upton Kaleigh White Lijin Zhang
AwardsServiam Award: For exemplifying the spirit of the Ursuline Motto, “I Will Serve.”
Laura Lange Capodanno Award: For exemplifying the Ursuline sense of responsibility, spirit, fair play, and dedication to school and to fellow students.
Sister Catherine Morse Award: For outstanding service and dedication to Ursuline Academy.
Sister Berenice McGrory Award: For outstanding involvement and participation in outreach programs in church, parish, or community.
Neilia Hunter Biden Award: For outstanding qualities shown through service to country, community, and fellow Americans.
Ursuline Academy President’s Award: For excellence in service to school and community and in commitment to Ursuline Academy’s core values.
Agnes May Horty Alumnae Award: For outstanding qualities representing the standards and ideals of Ursuline Academy, including scholarship, extra-curricular projects, leadership, and those qualities of character that make for the well-being of the whole community.
Cross of Merit Award: For exceptional service and loyalty to the school and to the student body, marked especially by those qualities of Christian womanhood most expected of an Ursuline graduate.
HonorsDepartmental Honors are awarded in recognition of exceptional performance over four years in Upper School.
Departmental Honors are awarded in the following areas:English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Theology, & World LanguageA single medal is awarded to the student earning the highest GPA.Certificates are awarded to the students earning the second highest GPA.
Portrait of a Graduate - Citizen Award: For taking ownership in a community that extends beyond the immediate, recognizing a complex and ever-changing landscape, awareness of the struggles and strengths of peoples near and far, including all voices, acknowledging that cooperation is the key to harmony and exalts the humility, compassion, and love we see reflected in each other and the world around us.
Mission StatementUrsuline Academy is an independent, Catholic school community that empowers students for leadership and service in our global society.
Stacey Hondry Bacchieri ’78
Karen Bifferato
Julian H. Booker
Eugene Delle Donne
Kathleen Fahey-Hosey
Sister Kathleen Finnerty, OSU
Brendan Kennealey
Yvette Kinsale
Andrew Larmore
Gil Leidig
Sister Marion Lynch, OSU
Ali McDonough ’08
The Honorable Vivian L. Medinilla ’84
Martiza Poza-Grise, Board Chair
Kelly Romanczuk Rieger ’99
Abigail Rodgers ’94
Charles Ryan, AIA
Penny Tsaganos Saridakis ’85
Kathleen Killen Veteri, ‘89
Sister Maureen Welch, OSU
Jessie Woolley-Wilson ’81
PresidentDr. Trisha Medeiros
DirectorsLauren CarneyDirector of Counseling
Lisa Clody ’83Director of Enrollment Management
Marie FerrierDirector of Facilities
Susan HeissDirector of Athletics
Michelle Hogan Director of Campus Ministry & Service
Debbie HurdDirector of Advancement
Donna KinzelDirector of Finance & Operations
Maureen McAleenan ’99Dean of Students
Shapan SinghDirector of Technology
PrincipalsJeffrey DanilakUpper School
Ann PhillipsMiddle School
Laura FodgeLower School
Department ChairsEnglish | Sharon Waldron
Fine Arts | Erin McNichol
Mathematics | Maureen McAleenan ’99
Science | Amanda Nardo
Social Studies | Lynda Churay
Theology | Sister Elizabeth McAdams, OSU
World Language | Dawn Davis
Board of Trustees
Leadership