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Trifon is a state champion swimmer and Eagle Scout. To pursue his call to service, he sacrificed competing on a national swim team to grow as a leader through opportunities like Boys State.

Trifon will attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy where he is interested in Marine Mechanical Engineering.

“Here I am, Lord, send me.” - Isaiah 6:8

As the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, we pause to recognize and thank members of our Nolan Catholic family who will be entering retirement.

After years of faithful service, dedication, and care for our students and community, we extend our deepest gratitude to:

💙 Maria Beltran
💙 Arturo Beltran
💙 Theresa Thompson

Each has left a lasting impact on Nolan Catholic through their commitment, generosity, and love for our mission. While we will miss their daily presence on campus, we are grateful for the countless ways they have helped shape our Viking community.

Please join us in thanking them for their years of service and wishing them every blessing, joy, and fulfillment in this next chapter.

Speed, strength, and perseverance define Lyrix’s remarkable journey. A multi-time state champion and record-breaker, he leaves Nolan undefeated his senior year and heads to UTSA to continue his track career.

Through every race, he’s learned to balance discipline and teamwork, giving thanks to God and his family. Formed in faith and resilience, he runs forward with purpose.

“I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

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With discipline, faith, and a heart for service, Noah graduates as Salutatorian, ready to pursue biology at UT Arlington on his path to medical school.

Balancing rigorous AP courses and leadership in Student Council, House Council, and honor societies, he learned perseverance. His advice is simple: work hard, give your best, and don’t forget to enjoy the journey.

“Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others.” – Colossians 3:23

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Congratulations to our Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Josephine Vu and Noah Pham. 🎓💙

In her Valedictorian address, Josephine reflected on the pressure to succeed, the importance of faith and family, and the reminder that our worth is not defined by rankings or recognition, but by who we are becoming.

Similarly, Noah encouraged the Class of 2026 to “Go. Do. Be.," embracing opportunity, persevering through challenges, and becoming the people they are meant to be.

Congratulations to two outstanding student leaders who represented the Class of 2026!

🎓 Commencement Ceremony – Class of 2026 🎓
The final graduation event is here. We are honored to celebrate the Nolan Catholic High School Class of 2026 this afternoon at UTA Texas Hall as our seniors officially become alumni. 💙🤍

📍 UTA Texas Hall
📅 Sunday, May 24
🕐 Ceremony Begins at 1:00 PM
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Doors open at 12:00 noon for family and guests. Graduates should arrive no later than 12:00 noon at the west end of the building.

As we gather to celebrate this milestone, we ask all students and guests to help maintain the dignity and respect of this formal ceremony so every graduate’s moment can be fully honored and heard.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. Your Viking legacy continues. 🎓

From the robotics lab to the soccer field, Leah has used her gifts to build, lead, and inspire. A software lead on a world-ranked robotics team and a leader among her peers, she now heads to Texas A&M to study computer science.

Formed in faith at St. Joseph Catholic School and St. Maria Goretti Catholic Parish, she is ready to shape the future with excellence and purpose.

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3

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A night rooted in faith, leadership, and celebrating the incredible accomplishments of the Class of 2026. 💙🎓 During tonight’s Robing & Academic Awards Ceremony, we honored students whose impact on Nolan Catholic will continue far beyond graduation.

⭐ Valedictorian — Josephine Vu
⭐ Salutatorian — Noah Pham

• 5 Military Appointments and 1 ROTC Scholarship:
Brigid Connors & David Granado - United States Naval Academy
Daniel Cantarella - United States Air Force Academy
Daniel Johnson - United States Coast Guard Academy
Trifon Walser - United States Merchant Marine Academy
Jimmy Suter (University of Notre Dame) - U.S. Navy ROTC

• Chaminade & Marian Award — Nahoa Rogge & Christa Farry
• Esto Dux Leadership Award — Jathan Nguyen & Avery Schmidt
• Viking Spirit Award — David Granado & Faith Pelzel
• Dr. Joseph Kuban Award for Excellence in Science — Gabriel Harasimiuk
• Dr. Joseph Kuban Award for Excellence in Music — Sebastian Duane-Tessier
• Sister Mary Ellen Williams Scholarship — Annie Bruno
• Carson Davis FitzGibbon Memorial Scholarship — Leah Heidt
• Stephen Breen Memorial Scholarship — Eli Hernandez

Congratulations to these outstanding seniors as they continue to lead with faith, character, and purpose.

Tonight, we gather together in faith and gratitude as we celebrate one of the most meaningful traditions of graduation weekend — the Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Mass. 💙🎓

📍 St. Joseph Catholic Parish – Arlington
⏰ 7:30 PM Mass
🎓 Graduates arrive by 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall

Let us continue to pray for the Class of 2026 as they prepare to lead, serve, and make their mark on the world.

Cloudy skies couldn’t slow the Class of 2026 down yesterday ☁️💙
Our seniors spent the day making memories at the Senior Picnic with swimming, ropes courses, bingo, great food, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers for helping make it such a fun and memorable day for our seniors as Graduation Weekend officially begins! 🎓