Celebrating the Class of 2026 Senior Awards Gala

This year's graduating class gathered in the Memorial Gymnasium on Sunday, May 17, to celebrate each other, their achievements, and their contributions to the Raider Family.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and all of the award recipients!

Photo Album: The Class of 2026 Senior Awards Gala

Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.

Seniors came together for a festive night of camaraderie and special student awards and recognitions.

Click here to watch the Gala Livestream Recording

The evening included:

• Academic Awards
• National Honor Society Induction
• Legion of Honor Awards
• Activities Awards
• Athletics: The Captains March & Impact Award
• Student Performance: Senior Send-Off

Coming Thursday: Commencement 2026

 

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Class of 2026 Academic Award Recipients

In recognition of superior scholastic achievements, the Academic Excellence Awards are presented to members of Central Catholic High School’s Class of 2026 who have attained the highest scholastic averages within the Central Catholic curriculum.

The following soon-to-be graduates have earned Academic Excellence Awards in each academic department for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

Field of Business

• General Excellence
  • Addison Hughes
  • Maeve McCarty
  • Milena Mataac
• Next in Merit
  • Dylan Brown
  • Brennan Holt

Field of Chinese Language

• General Excellence
  • Joseph Leal
  • Nicole Gonzalez-Tellez
• Next in Merit
  • Liliana May

Field of English

• General Excellence
  • Milena Mataac
  • Amelia Phillips
• Next in Merit
  • Sofia Defillippo
  • Maeve McCarty
  • Liam Phillips
  • Michelle Cuevas Tineo

Field of Mathematics

• General Excellence
  • Amelia Phillips
• Next in Merit
  • Mason Crowley
  • Alyssa Furtado
  • Addison Hughes
  • Milena Mataac
  • Ava Valcourt

Field of Music

• General Excellence
  • Maria Muntean
• Next in Merit
  • Thomas Bernier
  • Bryce Seville

Field of Religious Studies

• General Excellence:
  • Sierra Hudson
  • Hannah Harrington
  • Amelia Phillips
  • Priscilla Srikanth
• Next in Merit
  • Rachel Asasira
  • Mason Crowley
  • Elisabeth Isaak
  • Caden Chase
  • Nicole Gonzalez-Tellez

Field of Science

• General Excellence
  • Addison Hughes
  • Milena Mataac
• Next in Merit
  • Zoe Abysalh
  • Maxwell Lightfoot
  • Megan Maresca

Field of Social Studies

• General Excellence
  • Julia Smida
  • Priscilla Srikanth
  • Landon White
• Next in Merit
  • Caden Chase
  • Gabriella Gregorio
  • Maeve McCarty
  • Jake Morowski
  • Ariana Pereyra

Field of Spanish Language

• General Excellence
  • Milena Mataac
• Next in Merit
  • Keiry Diplan
  • Nohely Suero

Field of Technology

• General Excellence
  • Amelia Phillips
  • Mason Crowley
• Next in Merit
  • Luke Henry
  • Ryan Le

Field of Visual Art

• General Excellence
  • Hannah Harrington
• Next in Merit
  • Bridget Torissi
  • Lanna Govoni
  • Ariana Pereyra

 

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National Honor Society Induction

Two seniors were inducted into the Marist Chapter of the National Honor Society

• Andrew Bolton
• Caleb Okyere

Click here read about the NHS and the Fall Induction: Answering the Call - Academics, Service, Leadership, & Character.

 

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Legion of Honor Awards

The Legion of Honor awards are presented to students who have given distinguished service to their homeroom and the school community. They exemplify the Marks of a Marist student and in their quiet way go about making a difference in the lives of students, teachers, and administrators at Central Catholic.

• 4A: Aramis Agudelo
• 4B: Isabella Chavez
• 4C: Melany Davis
• 4D: Nicole Gonzalez-Tellez
• 4E: Hannah Harrington
• 4F: Joseph Leal
• 4G: Rose Muller
• 4H: Rauzilin Ortega
• 4J: Reid Prisby
• 4K: Kimberly Santos
• 4L: Bridget Torrisi
• 4M: Melanie Vargas

 

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The Class of 2026 Activities Award Recipients

Congratulations to all members of the Class of 2026 for their contributions to Central Catholic! The following members of Central Catholic High School’s Class of 2026 have demonstrated a substantial commitment to enrich student life through clubs and activities at CCHS.

Animal Welfare Club

• Nicole Zhu

Anime Club

• Dylan Curriertherese

Art Club

• Nicole Gonzalez-Tellez

A/V Club

• John “Quinn” Green
• Matthew Perrault
• Amelia Phillips
• Liam Phillips

Band: John Philip Sousa Award

• Jacoby Cascio

Band: Louis Armstrong Award

• Liam Phillips

Band: National Band Leadership Award

• Michelle Cuevas Tineo

Best Buddies

• Eva Davis
• Ava Valcourt

Book Club

• Cristopher Segura

Camp Champagnat Leadership Institute

• Aaliyah Veloz
• Michael Walsh

Campus Ministry: St. Thérèse of Lisieux Award

• Hannah Harrington
• Rose Muller

Campus Ministry: Mary, Our Good Mother Award

• Michelle Cuevas Tineo
• Sierra Hudson

Campus Ministry: St. Marcellin Champagnat Award

• Matthew Perrault
• Cristopher Segura

Carry The Boats Club

• Jacoby Cascio
• Brendan Wozniak

Central Harmony

• Satvi Mahesh
• Nohely Suero

Chess Club

• Dylan Currier
• Luca D'Agata
• Ryan Le

Chinese Culture Club

• Thomas Bernier
• Liliana Cunha
• Joseph Leal
• Michael Walsh

Cinema Club

• Aramis Agudelo
• Cristopher Segura

Concert Choir

• Rachel Asasira
• Satvi Mahesh

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)

• Michelle Cuevas Tineo
• Sierra Hudson

Guitar Club

• Elyana Canas

Intramural Sports League

• Thomas Bernier
• Geremia Ortega
• Michael Walsh

IYNA Neuroscience Club

• Aaliyah Veloz

Karate Club

• Logen O’Rorke
• Matthew Perrault
• Nicholas Uliano

Liturgical Band & Chorus

• Jacoby Cascio
• John "Quinn" Green
• Milena Mataac
• Bryce Seville

Marist Mentors

• Gabriella Gregorio
• Cihara Mathieu
• Sebastian Raine

Marist Youth

• Melany Davis
• Rose Muller
• Matthew Perrault
• Cristopher Segura

Middle Eastern Cultural Club

• Michael Najjar

Mock Trial

• Michelle Cuevas Tineo
• Selah De La Cruz
• Geremia Ortega

Model UN

• Emma Borrero
• Mercy Tilahun

Moses Mascot Award

• Elias Zouein
• Finnegan Rourke

National Honor Society

• Eva Davis
• Hannah Harrington
• Milena Mataac
• Aaliyah Veloz

Neurodiversity Alliance

• Addyson Plouffe

Passport Club

• Michelle Cuevas Tineo
• MaryJo Jabbour

Peer Leaders

• Eva Davis
• Alyssa Furtado

Planet Green

• Matthew Perrault

Raider Review Student Newspaper

• Milena Mataac

Rock Climbing Club

• Ryan Le

SCOPE (Students Can Open People’s Eyes)

• Breanna Chege
• Melany Davis
• Lanna Govoni
• Arihanna Pena
• Jayviana Rozon
• Alexus Ruo
• Mikeyla Tejada

Ski & Snowboard Club

• Paul Barbagallo
• Thomas Bernier
• Hannah Harrington
• Catherine Kriner
• Maxwell Lightfoot
• Andrew Repici
• Liam Vena
• Michael Walsh

Student Alumni Association (SAA)

• Sophia DeFillippo
• Sierra Hudson
• Julia LaSpina
• Joseph Leal
• Michael Najjar
• Theresa Young

Student Ambassadors

• Sophia DeFillippo
• Gianna DeMedeiros
• Keiry Diplan
• Sierra Hudson
• Joseph Leal
• Javier Lopez
• Camryn Misquita
• Rose Muller

Student Council

• Abigalee Torres
• Alexander VanPraet
• Aaliyah Veloz
• Elias Zouein

Theatre Guild

• John "Quinn" Green
• Sierra Hudson
• Julia LaSpina

Visions Literary & Arts Magazine, Coffeehouse

• Michelle Cuevas Tineo
• John "Quinn" Green
• MaryJo Jabbour

Yearbook: The Florentian

• Keiry Diplan
• Ariana Pereyra

 

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The Captains March & Impact Award

The Impact Like a Champion Today Award is given to a student-athlete who has made a significant impact on the Central Catholic Raider Athletics Program while displaying great character, integrity, and humility.

• Maeve O’Sullivan

 

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Student Performance: The Senior Send-Off

 

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The 88th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2026

5:00 PM, Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Memorial Gymnasium of Central Catholic High School

Commencement Livestream

Commencement Tickets

Families should check the Class of 2026 page for more details and instructions on how to claim their allotted tickets.

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• President's Address: Jodi Linnehan Kriner, President of Central Catholic High School

• Valedictory Address: Milena Mataac '26

• Salutatory Address: Amelia Phillips '26

Click hear to read more about our Valedictorian and Salutatorian.

Major Awards and Presentations at Commencement

• The Brother Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award

  • The highest award presented to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the ideals of Central Catholic High School. Named in memory of Central Catholic’s legendary and inspirational founder. The award has been presented annually since 1963.

• The Brother Vincent Dinnean, FMS, Christian Service Award

  • Presented to the graduate who best embodies the Marist ideal of commitment to service and love for the least favored.

• The Michael Garvey Memorial Award

  • Presented to the Outstanding Male Student-Athlete

• The Mary I. Kilcoyne Memorial Award

  • Presented to the Outstanding Female Student-Athlete

• The Karen Moynihan '69SM Award

  • Presented to the graduate who made an Outstanding Contribution to the Arts

• The Florentian Dedication

  • Each year, the graduating class dedicates their yearbook, The Florentian, to someone who had a defining impact on their Central Catholic experience.

• The Class of 2026 Student Council Officers

  • President: Elias Zouein
  • Vice-President: Aaliyah Veloz
  • Secretary: Abigalee Torres
  • Treasurer: Alexander VanPraet

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The Golden Anniversary Class of 1976

Join us as we recognize the Golden Anniversary Class of 1976 from Central Catholic HS, St, Mary HS, and Presentation of Mary Academy as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their graduation from Central Catholic!

• Golden Anniversary Welcome Home Reception & Dinner
• Class Mass in Honor of Deceased Classmates
• The Golden Diploma Breakfast & Campus Tours
• Recognition at Commencement
• Golden Anniversary Golf Outing

More details are available at the Golden Anniversary page.

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The Brother Florentius, FMS, Society

Membership is comprised of previous recipients of the Br. Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award, the highest honor bestowed on a CCHS graduate. Former recipients of the award attend the Commencement Exercises and form an honor guard to congratulate the newest recipient.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Celebrating the Class of 2026

Visit the Class of 2026 page for upcoming events and additional information!