June 16, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians of the Class of 2022,
Congratulations! You made it! We hope that you and your family enjoyed the end-of-year events and Commencement Ceremony at T-Mobile Park. It was a wonderful afternoon celebrating this resilient class, and we are very grateful for the opportunity to witness the seniors gathering together one last time.
DIPLOMAS AND FINAL TRANSCRIPTS
- Diplomas will be mailed to those students in the senior class who have successfully completed the graduation requirements.
- Final transcripts have been sent to the “attending college” listed in your student’s Naviance account. They have also been sent to NCAA and NAIA for those students who have registered there.
- Please note: If a student's tuition account, fines or fees are in arrears, final transcripts and the diploma will be held until your account has been settled.
GRADUATION PHOTOS
Lifetouch School Portraits had photographers at graduation to take pictures of each student, once as they received their diploma and again on 3rd base. Please use this link to order photos.
Note: typically, photos are available to purchase for up to 12 months after graduation.
CLASS OF 2022: ADMITTING UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS
Congratulations to the students of the BBHS Class of 2022, who were offered admission to 136 universities and colleges, were awarded $18.5M in scholarship offers, and ultimately enrolled at 65 unique universities and colleges. We are so proud of you, and wish you luck on your next chapter!
SENIOR CLASS VIDEO
The senior class video was shared with the Class of 2022 after their graduation practice and also before the Commencement ceremony. If you would like to watch it again, please click here.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Congratulations to the nominees and winners of our highest awards, which were presented during Commencement.
To be named as a Valedictorian or Salutatorian, the student must meet the following criteria: Have taken four years of math, three years of international language and science, at least one AP or Honors course during grades 11 and 12, and exhibited exemplary conduct throughout their tenure at the school.
The Honor of Salutatorian is given to the student who has earned the second highest cumulative grade point average for seven semesters of high school studies.
The Salutatorian for the class of 2022 earned a cumulative GPA of 3.996: Brennan Meighan.
The Honor of Valedictorian is given to the student who has earned the highest cumulative grade point average for seven semesters of high school studies. The Valedictorians for the class of 2022 have each earned a cumulative GPA of 4.0.
This year we have seven Valedictorians: Lauren Crumb, William Hunt, Roman Junes, Lucas McAllister, Lauren Parker, Josephine Partridge and Maia Seeley.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE AWARD
The St. Thomas the Apostle Award recognizes Bishop Blanchet students who have integrated faith into their lives through actions and words in daily encounters with others. St. Thomas the Apostle, or Doubting Thomas, showed us a relatable side of faith. Just as Thomas followed Jesus, asked questions, and ultimately dedicated his life to sharing his faith with others, so have the winners of this award.
Nominees and Recipients (in bold): Adam Canto, Charlotte Donsky, Nathaniel Holt, Leah Mulu, Olivia Sendelbach and Isaac Stevens.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS AWARD
The St. Thomas Aquinas Award, recognizes students who have demonstrated intellectual curiosity and resilience in the pursuit of academic excellence. The award is named in honor and recognition of St. Thomas Aquinas’ contributions to scholarship, faith and teaching. St. Thomas Aquinas was a Dominican priest who lived in Italy during the Middle Ages. He was a model student, just like our award winners.
Nominees and Recipients (in bold): Alexis Anderson, Lauren Crumb, Roman Junes, Lucas McAllister, Lauren Parker and Maia Seeley
ST. THOMAS MORE LEADERSHIP AWARD
The St. Thomas More Leadership Award recognizes excellence in leadership and enthusiastic service to the school through leadership and participation in school programs, organizations, and activities. This award evokes the strength of conviction and servant leadership that St. Thomas More exhibited as he put the good of others before himself and led with authenticity during his time.
Nominees and Recipients (in bold): Kira Bifone, Tiffany Blanco, Owen Duffy, William Hunt, Jack Kingston and Josephine Partridge.
MAURY SHERIDAN PERFORMING ARTS AWARD
The Maury Sheridan Award is presented each year to two students who best exemplify talent, leadership, dedication and a consistent work ethic in the Performing Arts. The award is named after Dr. Maury Sheridan, who started the performing arts program at Bishop Blanchet High School in the 1960s and served as a teacher, as well as director of the choir and performing arts through 1974. Maury Sheridan’s passing last year was felt by the entire Blanchet community, and he leaves behind a legacy of excellence in the Performing Arts that we are proud to carry on. To be considered for this award, students must have been actively involved in the Performing Arts for all four years of their high school career at Bishop Blanchet, as well as demonstrated high academic achievement.
Nominees and Recipients (in bold): Tiffany Blanco, Taeber Hendrix, Josephine Partridge, Dorothy Prosser, Chloe Schuler and Taigen Soethe.
ED THENELL STUDENT ATHLETE AWARD
Each year the Athletic Department selects one senior girl and one senior boy to receive the Ed Thenell Scholar Athlete Award. The award is given to those two seniors who have best balanced the two very different disciplines of academics and athletics. The award is named in honor of Ed Thenell, a great teacher and coach here at Blanchet during the 1960’s and 1970’s until his untimely death in 1972. Ed was a firm believer in the importance of committing one’s best effort both in the classroom and in the athletic arena; this award honors that belief.
Nominees and Recipients (in bold): William Gillespie, Tyler Graff, Audrey Hamilton, Roman Junes, Katie Kane and Maia Seeley
PATRICK J. MIRANDA GREEN & GOLD AWARD
The Patrick J. Miranda One True Brave Award recognizes the senior who most demonstrates compassion, consideration, and respect for self and others in the community. This award is named in honor of Pat Miranda, a Bishop Blanchet alumnus who served the Blanchet community for many years as a coach, counselor, teacher and administrator. The student chosen for this award has exhibited strong character and Christian leadership skills, modeled respect for others and encouraged others in the community to get involved.
Nominees and Recipients (in bold): Tiffany Blanco, Jack Kingston and Josephine Partridge
God bless,
Chuck Bocian
Vice Principal of Student Activities
Morgan Roe
Senior Class Advisor
