Saint Joseph Hill Academy High School

Class of 2026, you did it.

Principal Dr. Kristin Sherwood presided over her very first graduating class, sending our seniors off with a reminder to stay curious and keep asking questions, no matter where life leads. Guest speaker the Honorable Mary A. Kavanagh, Class of 2002, returned to Hill and spoke about resilience, second chances, and the faith it took to become the youngest woman ever elected to the bench on Staten Island.

Valedictorian Leila Parnese (University of Notre Dame) reflected on the footprints we leave behind, and Salutatorian Emma Moroz (Lafayette College with a full tuition scholarship) reminded us of the memory boxes that hold four years of life at Hill.

And these Hilltoppers have plenty to celebrate. The Class of 2026 earned acceptances to 195 colleges and universities and more than $51.4 million in academic scholarships, with every single graduate receiving merit awards. Fourteen were offered full tuition, twenty are entering Honors and Scholars programs, and ten are headed into accelerated master’s and doctoral programs in fields like medicine, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and social work. Add in athletic and arts scholarships, and it is clear this class is ready for whatever comes next.

To our newest alumnae: you discovered the Summum Bonum, the highest good here on Hill. Now go share it with the world.

Once a Hilltopper, always a Hilltopper.

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Tomorrow, with the reception of their diploma, the Class of 2026 will become members of a long line of proud and loyal alumnae of St. Joseph Hill Academy. The bond that unites our alumnae will carry our traditions to the far corners of the world, showing everyone that we try to achieve “the highest good.” May the light of your life and faith never dim, Hill Class of 2026. See you tomorrow. 🤍🤍🤍

Tomorrow, with the reception of their diploma, the Class of 2026 will become members of a long line of proud and loyal alumnae of St. Joseph Hill Academy. The bond that unites our alumnae will carry our traditions to the far corners of the world, showing everyone that we try to achieve “the highest good.” May the light of your life and faith never dim, Hill Class of 2026. See you tomorrow. 🤍🤍🤍

The Class of 2026 watched the sun rise on their senior year together in early September and, on a Friday night in late May, they watched the sun set together as a class one last time. They shared memories, laughter, signed yearbooks (thanks @official_yearbookinnovation) then they had a sleepover, a Hill tradition! 💙🐨

They’re ready. 🥹💙🤍 Today was Senior Farewell day. 95 Hilltoppers were accepted to 192 colleges and universities this year. They will be attending schools from coast to coast and everywhere in between. Hill Class of 2026, we hope you never forget - “once a Hilltopper, always a Hilltopper.” Hill will always be your home. 💙🐨

They’re ready. 🥹💙🤍 Today was Senior Farewell day. 95 Hilltoppers were accepted to 192 colleges and universities this year. They will be attending schools from coast to coast and everywhere in between. Hill Class of 2026, we hope you never forget - “once a Hilltopper, always a Hilltopper.” Hill will always be your home. 💙🐨

One adventure just beginning and one near the end. 💙🐨🫶 St. Joseph Hill Academy’s youngest Pre-K students share messages of congratulations and encouragement ahead of our High School Graduation next week.