On the evening of our inspirational Baccalaureate Mass at Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, valedictorian, Lana Langevin (Rutgers University), and salutatorian, Allison Egan (Columbia University), received medals to be worn on Graduation Day.
Honors students were also recognized at the ceremony — eleven students with Distinguished Honors by maintaining an average of 95 or better for the year and eighty students with Honors by maintaining an average of 90 for the year.
IHA Family Awards were presented to five families this year who have their last daughter of three or more graduating. Congratulations to:
- Joan Bertussi and Thomas Bertussi, parents of Julia '18, Victoria '19, and Isabelle '25 (Villanova University)
- Jennifer and Eric Burgess, parents of Emma ‘23, Elizabeth ‘25 (Providence College), and Paige ‘25 (Providence College)
- Miguelina and Ricardo Bolado, parents of Isabel ‘20, Elizabeth ‘23, and Alyssa ‘25 (University of Scranton)
- Stacy and David DeMicco, parents of Kaitlyn ‘21, Riley ‘24, and Keira ‘25 (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
- Maureen and Douglas Coughlin, parents of Olivia ‘21, Grace ‘23, and Paige ‘25 (Providence College)
IHA would also like to recognize the following seniors who received Subject Area Awards:
Estefanía Pogue (Montclair State University) - The Arts
Leah Finley (James Madison University) - Communications
Lana Langevin (Rutgers University) - English
Katelyn Mikros (Middlebury College) - French
Emma McElroy (Boston College) - Mathematics
Kathleen Reck (Northeastern University) - Theology
Jillian Gaglioti (James Madison University) - Physical Education
Ileana Asencio (North Carolina State University) - Science
Alison Morris (Fordham University) - Social Studies
Rachel Paton (Rutgers University) - Spanish
Samantha Baldomir (Saint John Fisher University) - Technology
Grace Guglielmetti (Indiana University - Bloomington) - Italian
Ella Turnamian (Fairfield University) - Business
Katherine Ryan (Rice University) - Performing Arts
Additionally, congratulations to the following Scholarship Award recipients from the Class of 2025:
The Immaculate Heart Academy Scholar-Athlete Award – Madison Assanah (Carnegie Mellon University)
The NJSIAA New Jersey Scholar Athlete Award – Rachel Paton (Rutgers University)
Immaculate Heart Academy Athletic Achievement Award – Piper Portacio (Bucknell University) and Sofia Valente (Lafayette College)
Bergen County Women’s Coaches Association Recognition for Athletes Who Participate in 10 or More Sports Seasons – Julia Sobilo (Bucknell University) and Evelyn Roman (Binghamton University)
Bergen County Women’s Coaches Association Scholarship for Outstanding Athletic Achievement – Kayla Rodriguez (Northwestern University)
Immaculate Heart Academy Athlete of the Year Award – Gabriella Shadek (Duke University)
IHA Parents’ Club Robert Ryan Memorial Scholarship – Michelle Camano (Caldwell University)
The Virginia "Ginny" Panicucci Memorial Award – Chloe Kadien (Ramapo College of New Jersey)
The Kim Montelaro Memorial Award – Hailey McGrath (University of South Carolina)
Kathleen Farley Memorial Award – Amelia Meade (Seton Hall University)
The Fine Arts Award – Evelyn Roman (Binghamton University)
The Minerva Echeverría Memorial Award – Olivia Pantano (Nova Southeastern University)
The Carmella Cupo Wardell Award – Zoe Giacomini (Catholic University of America)
Bergen County Directors of Guidance Scholarship – Shoshana Thompson (Coastal Carolina University)
Provident Bank Scholarship - Michelle Camano (Caldwell University)
Thank you to Father Bob Stagg and the IHA staff who planned and participated in the beautiful Mass, and to the IHA administration and Mrs. Liz Kearns P’05, ’08, ’11, senior class moderator, for honoring our seniors in such a special way.
Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates for their incredible contributions to IHA over the past four years!
Click here to view the complete photo album, courtesy of Mike Hamlett Photography.
Click here to view the recorded ceremony.