IHA recognized 27 impressive students with St. Brigid Summer Scholar Awards on October 15, 2026. The St. Brigid program is designed for rising seniors to receive recognition for their scholarly and service-oriented pursuits beyond the traditional classroom setting. To qualify for an award, each scholar is required to dedicate a minimum of 30 hours to a chosen pursuit over the summer and maintain a daily journal reflecting on their experiences. At the conclusion of their summer endeavor, students created video presentations documenting their activities.  

During summer 2026, St. Brigid scholars engaged in a wide range of learning opportunities — from volunteering in hospitals and working in the ambulance corps as EMTs to attending the Girls State civic education program and college-level courses in various subjects including engineering, neuroscience, and business. Many students also embraced hands-on service by joining retreats to build homes, clean pantries, connect with senior citizens, and support children with special needs.

Each of these experiences enabled students to apply their learning in real-world settings, foster personal growth, and deepen their understanding of their role in society. Thank you to Mrs. Amy Baskin, assistant principal of academics, and Mrs. Tara Maka ’02, director of guidance, for overseeing the St. Brigid Summer Scholar Program and coordinating our award presentation for parents and students. We are honored to recognize the following seniors who dedicated their summer to expanding their learning and service-oriented activities outside the walls of IHA:

IHA’s Senior 2026 St. Brigid Summer Scholars 

Kristina Ahn

Keira Collins

Elizabeth Doolan

Harper Eddy

Madeline Edelson

Peyton Einwohner

Arianna George

Melissa Gold

Brooke Greenberg

Gina Ha

Lillian Hasenfus

Ella Heinimann

Maeve Houston

Gianna Ippolito

Shayla Kaufman

Olivia Keszkowski

Michelle LaFace

Clare McCarthy

Kaitlyn McCormick

Yuimi McIntosh

Paige Meitrott

Gabriella Morillo

Alexis Ramagnano

Paige Salerno

Madeline Schlereth

Juliet Sok

Mia Souhlakis

Click here for a complete photo album from the ceremony.