Celebrating the Class of 2026

On Wednesday, May 27, Notre Dame Preparatory School proudly celebrated the graduation of the 170 remarkable young women who make up the Class of 2026. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and staff, the seniors marked this milestone with a joyful and memorable commencement ceremony. 

This extraordinary class leaves NDP fully prepared to transform the world with their gifts, passions, and purpose. Every member of the Class of 2026 was accepted to a four-year college or university, including four students accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. We send our heartfelt congratulations and blessings to the Class of Blue and Orange as they begin this exciting next chapter. We are so proud to welcome these accomplished graduates as Notre Dame Prep alumnae.

Top awards for the Class of 2026 are as follows:

  • ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Olivia V.
    Presented to the senior who has earned the highest scholastic average in the Class of 2026 throughout her four years at Notre Dame, consistently demonstrating a superior level of achievement in all academic areas.

  • WHITE BLAZER AWARD: Sophia R.
    Presented to the senior whose positive influence has been felt throughout her four years here by faculty and students. By her presence, she has made a difference in the Notre Dame community. In addition, she exemplifies the qualities of leadership, good school citizenship and loyalty to Notre Dame to an outstanding degree.

  • NDP MEDAL: Ava L.
    Presented to the senior who has demonstrated to an exceptional degree the qualities of excellence, leadership, cooperation, and school spirit. This student has consistently been an involved and responsible member of the Notre Dame community.

  • BENE MERENTI AWARD: Maura Quinn F., Katherine K., BiancaRose N.
    Presented to the seniors who well deserve recognition for their activities both in school and in the community, which demonstrate to an exemplary degree the ideal of concern for service to others which is central to the Notre Dame philosophy.
  • SERVICE MEDAL: Magdalena M., Ella M., Lucille M., Mackenzie W.
    Presented to the seniors who have done outstanding work in Notre Dame activities throughout their years and have supported students, faculty and staff by their untiring efforts.

The following members of the Class of 2026 were also recognized for their outstanding academic achievements:

  • KNOTT SCHOLARS: Delaney B., Olivia V.
  • ARCHDIOCESAN DISCTINCTIVE SCHOLARS: Greyson T., Olivia V., Aubree Z.
  • MARYLAND STATE MERIT SCHOLASTIC AWARD: Krysta B., Taylor F., Macy M., Audrey M., Chiara M., Greyson T., Olivia V., Aubree Z.
  • NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS: Krysta B., Jennifer P., Claire S.
  • NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST: Olivia V.

Additionally, the following Academic Awards were presented:

  • ACE RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP: Claire R.
  • ARCHITECTURE AWARD: Eloise G.
  • ART LEADERSHIP AWARD: Julia F.
  • ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP AWARD: Ava L., Magdalena M.
  • C. MARKLAND KELLY AWARD: Lucy M.
  • CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAM (CCAP) AWARD: Maura Quinn F.
  • CHINESE AWARD: Katherine B.
  • CITIZENSHIP AWARD: Aubree Z.
  • DIVERSITY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP AWARD: Evangeline C., Ella M., BiancaRose N.,  Margaret R.
  • DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS AWARD: Andrea B.M.
  • DIRECTOR’S AWARD FOR BAND: Sarafina B., Katelyn M.
  • DIRECTOR’S AWARD FOR CHOIR: Sydney N.
  • DIRECTOR’S AWARD FOR ORCHESTRA: Stephanie O.
  • DRAMA AWARD: Sydney N.
  • ECONOMICS AWARD: Claire S.
  • ENGLISH AWARD: Taylor F., Eloise G., Mia S.
  • FRENCH AWARD: Mia S.
  • GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AWARD: Andrea B.M.
  • HISTORY AWARD: Mia S.
  • JOURNALISM AWARD: Taylor F.
  • MATHEMATICS AWARD: Taylor F.
  • NDP SPIRIT AWARD: Bethany C.
  • NORTHEAST CONFERENCE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LANGUAGE
    • CHINESE: Greyson T.
    • FRENCH: Andrea B.M.
    • SPANISH: Jennifer P.
  • PERFORMING ARTS DANCE AWARD: Alyssa K., Logan K.
  • SCIENCE AWARD: Delaney B., Raadha P.
  • LEA MARIE FARONE FOUNDATION WOMEN IN SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: Margaret M.
  • SPANISH AWARD: Eloise G.
  • STEAM AWARDS
    • COMPUTER SCIENCE AWARD: Gabrielle B.
    • EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING AWARD: Logan M.
  • STUDENT COUNCIL AWARD: Mackenzie W.
  • STUDIO ART AWARD: Sophie E., Madison W.
  • MIA SUTPHIN SERVICE AWARD: Meghan G.
  • TECHNICAL THEATER AWARD: Emma D.
  • MARY JEAN SCHENUIT TRAVERS AWARD FOR ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE: Elspeth S.
  • VAN HOLLEN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD: Autumn N.
  • YEARBOOK (FINIS) AWARD: Jacqueline F., Morgan S.

Notre Dame Preparatory School

A Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 6–12, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame