Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2026!
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Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2026!
On Thursday, May 21, the Class of 2026 received their diplomas as part of the 88th Commencement Exercises of Central Catholic High School!
Commencement Photo Albums have been added below.
Congratulations to all of the graduates - we are proud of you!
297 Graduates Ready to Leave Their Mark on The World
Congratulations to the 297 young men and women graduating from Central Catholic High School! The Class of 2026 plans on changing the world - and they’re off to a great start!
As a class, they received over 1,900 acceptances to more than 255 different colleges and universities nationally and internationally (including Ivy league institutions); in 37 U.S. states plus Washington, DC; and in two countries including the U.S.
They will play college athletics, serve the least favored, and excel in professional fields including medicine, law, engineering, education, business, and more.
Most importantly, they will carry on the mission of Central Catholic throughout the world - "Central Catholic High School makes Jesus known and loved. We educate the whole person for college and for life, with particular care for the least favored and those in need."
Senior & Commencement Activities
- Senior Awards Gala
- Commencement Rehearsal
- SeniorFest 2026
- Legacy Barbecue
- Baccalaureate Mass
- 88th Commencement Exercises
- Commencement Photo Albums
- Class of 2026 At-A-Glance
- The Brother Florentius Society
- Golden Anniversary: Class of 1976
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The Senior Awards Gala
Photo Album: Senior Awards Gala
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Raider News: Celebrating the Class of 2026 Senior Awards Gala
Seniors came together for a festive night of camaraderie and special student awards and recognitions.
Watch the recording of the Gala Livestream via bBIG Live on Vimeo.
Commencement Rehearsal
Photo Album: Rehearsal
Monday, May 18, 2026
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SeniorFest 2026
Photo Album: SeniorFest
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Following Commencement rehearsal, the Class of 2026 came together for SeniorFest 2026 with field games, inflatables, and food trucks - Sal's Mobile Pizza Truck and the Cookie Monstah.
Legacy Barbecue
Photo Album: Barbecue
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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The Advancement & Alumni Office hosted a small barbecue before the Baccalaureate Mass for all Legacy Seniors and their parents and/or grandparents. Legacy Seniors are seniors whose parent or grandparent graduated from Central Catholic HS, St. Mary HS in Lawrence, or Presentation of Mary Academy in Methuen.
Baccalaureate Mass
Photo Album: Baccalaureate
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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The Baccalaureate
Welcome
- Elias Zouein '26, Student Council President
Celebrant
- Father Michael Harrington, Pastor of Saint Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Cambridge, MA
Altar Servers
- Erin Flaherty '28
- Jacob Petrosillo '28
- Jimmy Maroun '28
1st Reading
- Laura Bennett '26
2nd Reading
- Hannah Harrington '26
Prayers of the Faithful
- Alex VanPraet '26
- Melanie Vargas '26
- Cihara Matheiu '26
- Evan D’Agata '26
Student Reflection
- Aaliyah Veloz '26
Presentation of Gifts
- Zach Jacobson '26
- Alyssa Furtado '26
- Isabelle Moya '26
Class of 2026 Symbols Procession
Members of the Class of 2026 presented symbols that represented their class and areas of student life.
Readers: Joseph Leal '26 and Rose Muller '26
- Bible: Cris Segura '26
- Diploma: Milena Mataac '26
- Mortarboard: Catherine Kriner '26
- Mr. Hashem’s Calculator: Mason Crowley '26
- Circuit Board: Amelia Philips '26
- Gold National Honor Society Cord: Eva Davis
- Backpack: Melany Davis
- Food item: Michelle Cuevas-Tineo
- Flag: Geremia Ortega '26 and Lana Govoni '26
- Moses staff: Finn Rourke '26
- Football Helmet: Manny Lizardo '26
- Basketball Ball: Javi Lopez '26
- Softball Bat Meg Maresca
- Student Artwork: Ella Levesque '26 (her own work)
- Microphone Satvi Mahesh
- 2 Theatre Guild Programs, a light saber and a Rubik’s Cube: Julia LaSpina '26, Sierra Hudson '26, and Quinn Green '26
- ISL Frisbee: Michael Walsh '26
- Yearbook: Keiry Diplan '26
- Relic of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux: Addyson Plouffe '26
- Mary Statue and Heart: Nohely Suero '26
- Relic of Saint Marcellin Champagnat: Matt Perrault '26
- Lit Lantern: Kati Marte Santana '26
The La Valla Table
Several of our symbols are placed on the table at the center of the stage. Our table, built from wood from the original Central Catholic Memorial Gymnasium, is a replica of the table at the Hermitage in La Valla, France.
It was at this table that Saint Marcellin Champagnat and the very first Marist Brothers shared meals.
The Liturgical Band & Chorus
Thank you to Mrs. Maureen Shanahan and the Liturgical Band & Chorus for providing the music for the Baccalaureate Mass.
Liturgical Band Seniors
- Jacoby Cascio '26
- Milena Mataac '26
- Bryce Seville '26
- Quinn Green '26
- Addyson Plouffe '26
- Rachel Asasira '26
Watch the recording of the Baccalaureate Livestream via bBIG Live on Vimeo.
The 88th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2026
5:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Memorial Gymnasium of Central Catholic High School
Watch the recording of the Commencement Livestream via bBIG Live.
The Commencement Program
President's Address
Mrs. Jodi Linnehan Kriner, President of Central Catholic High School, addresses the graduates of the Class of 2026.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Milena Mataac '26, Valedictorian, University of Pennsylvania
"Learn, Be Kind, Have Fun"
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Amelia Phillips '26, Salutatorian, Northeastern University
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Major Awards and Presentations at Commencement
The Brother Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award
Hannah S. Harrington '26, University of Notre Dame
Named in memory of Central Catholic’s legendary and inspirational founder Brother Florentius, this award is the highest honor presented to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the ideals of Central Catholic High School. The award has been presented annually since 1963.
Hannah S. Harrington '26, who is heading to the University of Notre Dame this fall, was presented with the Brother Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award.
Hannah is now a member of a prestigious group, The Brother Florentius, FMS, Society, which is comprised of previous recipients of the Br. Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award.
Former award winners attended the Commencement Exercises and formed an honor guard to congratulate the newest recipient.
The Brother Vincent Dinnean, FMS, Christian Service Award Recipient
Michelle Cuevas Tineo '26, University of Pennsylvania
This award is presented to the graduate who best embodies the Marist ideal of commitment to service and love for the least favored.
Michelle Cuevas Tineo '26, who will be attending University of Pennsylvania in the fall, was presented with The Brother Vincent Dinnean, FMS, Christian Service Award by Mrs. Maureen Shanahan, a member of the Campus Ministry Team and Director of Central Catholic's Marist Service Program.
The Michael Garvey Memorial Award
Caden G. Chase '26, Davidson College
This award is presented to the most successful male student-athlete in the graduating Class of 2026.
Caden G. Chase '26, who will be attending Davidson College in the fall, was presented with The Michael Garvey Memorial Outstanding Male Student-Athlete Award by Mr. Zach Blaszak, Director of Athletics & Activities.
The Mary I. Kilcoyne Memorial Award
Lucy K. Irwin '26, Stonehill College
This award is presented to the most successful female student-athlete in the graduating Class of 2025.
Lucy K. Irwin '26, who will be attending Stonehill College, was presented with The Mary I. Kilcoyne Outstanding Female Student-Athlete Award by Mr. Zach Blaszak, Director of Athletics & Activities.
The Karen Moynihan '69SM Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts
John Quinlan Green '26, Hofstra University
This award is presented to the graduate who made an Outstanding Contribution to the Arts.
This is the second year the award has been presented.
John Quinlan Green '26, who will be attending Hofstra University in the fall, was presented with The Karen Moynihan '69SM Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts by Mr. Matthew Joyal, a faculty member in the Fine & Performing Arts Department and the Social Studies Department, Co-Director of the Theatre Guild, and an advisor for Visions Literary & Arts Magazine.
The Florentian Dedication
Ms. Jeanne Burns, Assistant Principal & Academic Dean
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 Florentian Yearbook is dedicated to Ms. Jeanne Burns, Assistant Principal & Academic Dean. Ms. Burns will be retiring after 51 years of service to Central Catholic!
Congratulations, Ms. Burns!
Additional Awards & Recognitions
AP Capstone Diploma Recipients
The AP Capstone Diploma is granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing.
- Recipients:
- Mason Crowley '26
- Michelle Cuevas-Tineo '26
- Alyssa L. Furtado '26
- Sierra Hudson '26
- Amelia L. Phillips '26
- Aaliyah C. Veloz '26
- Nicole Zhu '26
The Class of 2026 Student Council Officers
- President: Elias Zouein
- Vice-President: Aaliyah Veloz
- Secretary: Abigalee Torres
- Treasurer: Alexander VanPraet
Presented at the Senior Awards Gala on Sunday, May 17, 2026
Commencement Photo Albums
Commencement Gathering & Procession
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Commencement Exercises
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Celebrating After Commencement
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Class of 2026 Graduates At-A-Glance
Number of Seniors in Class of 2026: 297
Class of 2026 College Acceptances: 1,905
Number of Colleges & Universities Admitted to: 265
Number of States (plus D.C.) Admitted to: 37
Number of Countries (including U.S.) Admitted to: 2 (Canada, US)
The Brother Florentius Society
Named in memory of Central Catholic’s legendary and inspirational founder, the Brother Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award is the highest honor presented to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the ideals of Central Catholic High School.
The award has been presented annually since 1963.
Recipients become a member of a prestigios group, The Brother Florentius Society, which is comprised of previous recipients.
Former award winners attend a reception on the day of Commencement during which the prior year's graduate is pinned by the next most recent recipient in attendance. During Commencement Exercise, all prior recipients in attendance form an honor guard to congratulate and welcome the newest recipient.
Photo Album: The Brother Florentius Society
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The Brother Florentius Society gathered before Commencement to pin the Class of 2025 Recipient, Kiany Adames '25 and formed an Honor Guard during Commencement to welcome the 2026 recipient into their ranks.
The Golden Anniversary Recognition
Graduates from the Class of 1976 of Central Catholic HS, Saint Mary HS, and Presentation of Mary Academy celebrated their Golden Anniversary during Commencement Week and were recognized during the Commencement Exercises.
They celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their graduation with a variety of events, including:
- 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
Click here to visit the Class of 1976 Golden Anniversary Page.
Photo Album: Class of 1976 Recognition at Commencement
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The Class of 1976 Golden Anniversary Page
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
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