By Ana Rodriguez Soto - Florida Catholic newspaper
Members of Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School's Class of 2016 pose for a photo before their May 21 graduation at the South Dade Cultural Arts Center.
The view from above: Members of Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School's Class of 2016 at their May 21 graduation at the South Dade Cultural Arts Center.
The view from ground level: Members of Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School's Class of 2016 at their May 21 graduation at the South Dade Cultural Arts Center.
A trio from Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School's Class of 2016 pose for a photo before their graduation May 26 at Nova Southeastern University.
Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School graduate Christiana Ayoung-Chee receives her diploma from Principal Richard Jean and supervising principal Father Brendan Dalton.
Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School graduate Jose Diaz receives his diploma from Principal Richard Jean and supervising principal Father Brendan Dalton.
Chaminade-Madonna graduates Nadia Labossiere and Austin Vogt pose for a photo before graduating from the Hollywood high school, which is sponsored by the Marianists.
Posing for a photo before graduating from Chaminade-Madonna College Prep in Hollywood, from left: Jesse Osorio, Sydney Klyczek, Paulina Herrero and Logan Appleton.
Chaminade-Madonna graduate Anthony Vitelli receives his diploma from the school's president, Judith Mucheck, during the graduation ceremony May 27 at St. David Church in Davie.
Christopher Columbus High graduates Christopher Chanez, left, and Nicolas Sousa pose for a photo before the ceremony May 21 at the Arsht Center in Miami.
Members of Christopher Columbus High's Class of 2016 throw their caps up in the air after their graduation ceremony May 21 at the Arsht Center in Miami.
Cardinal Gibbons twins Elisha and Elijah Daniels pose for a photo before their graduation ceremony May 27 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Cardinal Gibbons graduates Christina Chambliss, Bridget Gidlow, Jenna Flemmons, and Ashlyn Petito take a selife before the ceremony May 27 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Cardinal Gibbons salutatorian Stephen Greep and valedictorian Haley Scaggs pose for a photo after their graduation ceremony May 27 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Cardinal Gibbons graduates Emily Roca and Kailyn Lopez pose for a photo after the ceremony May 27 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Cardinal Gibbons senior lacrosse players celebrate together after graduation. Pictured: Addison Burley, Susanne Seiler, Rene Sommerville, Coach Diane Scaggs, Jenna Flemons, Haley Scaggs, Ashlyn Petito.
Salesian Sister Kim Keraitis, principal, presents Gino Albertini with his diploma during Immaculata-La Salle High School's May 26 graduation ceremony at the Dade County Auditorium.
Stephen Bier and Arianis Blanco, Immaculata-La Salle High School's valedictorian, show off their diplomas after the graduation ceremony May 26 at the Dade County Auditorium.
Members of Immaculata-La Salle High School's class of 2016 show off their diplomas after the graduation ceremony May 26 at the Dade County Auditorium.
Members of Msgr. Edward Pace High School's Class of 2016 pose for a fun photo after their May 27 graduation at the Dade County Auditorium.
This personalized graduation cap on a 2016 graduate of Msgr. Edward Pace High School expresses the joy of the accomplishment.
Members of Msgr. Edward Pace High School's Class of 2016 engage in a storied tradition by throwing their caps in the air after graduation May 27 at the Dade County Auditorium.
Lauren Melissa Hayes poses with Principal Sister Kathryn Donzé, of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, after receiving her high school diploma from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. A two-year letterman in swimming, Lauren served as a peer minister, Bobcat ambassador and design editor of the student newspaper. She will attend Florida State University.
Lilianna Beatriz Lopez, Liana Ivette Lopez, Brenda Nicole Lopez, and Luisa Liprandi pose for a picture after receiving their diplomas at the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy graduation, which took place May 26 at the BankUnited Center.
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy grads rejoice at the conclusion of their graduation ceremony May 26 at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables.
Lilianna Beatriz Lopez and Luisa Liprandi embrace at the conclusion of the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy commencement exercises, which took place May 26 at the BankUnited Center.
Members of St. Brendan High School's Class of 2016 pose for a photo before their graduation ceremony May 26 at the Arsht Center.
Two members of St. Brendan High School's Class of 2016 pose for a photo before their graduation ceremony May 26 at the Arsht Center.
The view from above: Members of Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School's Class of 2016 at their May 21 graduation at the South Dade Cultural Arts Center.
The view from ground level: Members of Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School's Class of 2016 at their May 21 graduation at the South Dade Cultural Arts Center.
A trio from Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School's Class of 2016 pose for a photo before their graduation May 26 at Nova Southeastern University.
Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School graduate Christiana Ayoung-Chee receives her diploma from Principal Richard Jean and supervising principal Father Brendan Dalton.
Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School graduate Jose Diaz receives his diploma from Principal Richard Jean and supervising principal Father Brendan Dalton.
Chaminade-Madonna graduates Nadia Labossiere and Austin Vogt pose for a photo before graduating from the Hollywood high school, which is sponsored by the Marianists.
Posing for a photo before graduating from Chaminade-Madonna College Prep in Hollywood, from left: Jesse Osorio, Sydney Klyczek, Paulina Herrero and Logan Appleton.
Chaminade-Madonna graduate Anthony Vitelli receives his diploma from the school's president, Judith Mucheck, during the graduation ceremony May 27 at St. David Church in Davie.
Christopher Columbus High graduates Christopher Chanez, left, and Nicolas Sousa pose for a photo before the ceremony May 21 at the Arsht Center in Miami.
Members of Christopher Columbus High's Class of 2016 throw their caps up in the air after their graduation ceremony May 21 at the Arsht Center in Miami.
Cardinal Gibbons twins Elisha and Elijah Daniels pose for a photo before their graduation ceremony May 27 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Cardinal Gibbons graduates Christina Chambliss, Bridget Gidlow, Jenna Flemmons, and Ashlyn Petito take a selife before the ceremony May 27 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Cardinal Gibbons salutatorian Stephen Greep and valedictorian Haley Scaggs pose for a photo after their graduation ceremony May 27 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Cardinal Gibbons graduates Emily Roca and Kailyn Lopez pose for a photo after the ceremony May 27 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Cardinal Gibbons senior lacrosse players celebrate together after graduation. Pictured: Addison Burley, Susanne Seiler, Rene Sommerville, Coach Diane Scaggs, Jenna Flemons, Haley Scaggs, Ashlyn Petito.
Salesian Sister Kim Keraitis, principal, presents Gino Albertini with his diploma during Immaculata-La Salle High School's May 26 graduation ceremony at the Dade County Auditorium.
Stephen Bier and Arianis Blanco, Immaculata-La Salle High School's valedictorian, show off their diplomas after the graduation ceremony May 26 at the Dade County Auditorium.
Members of Immaculata-La Salle High School's class of 2016 show off their diplomas after the graduation ceremony May 26 at the Dade County Auditorium.
Members of Msgr. Edward Pace High School's Class of 2016 pose for a fun photo after their May 27 graduation at the Dade County Auditorium.
This personalized graduation cap on a 2016 graduate of Msgr. Edward Pace High School expresses the joy of the accomplishment.
Members of Msgr. Edward Pace High School's Class of 2016 engage in a storied tradition by throwing their caps in the air after graduation May 27 at the Dade County Auditorium.
Lauren Melissa Hayes poses with Principal Sister Kathryn Donzé, of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, after receiving her high school diploma from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. A two-year letterman in swimming, Lauren served as a peer minister, Bobcat ambassador and design editor of the student newspaper. She will attend Florida State University.
Lilianna Beatriz Lopez, Liana Ivette Lopez, Brenda Nicole Lopez, and Luisa Liprandi pose for a picture after receiving their diplomas at the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy graduation, which took place May 26 at the BankUnited Center.
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy grads rejoice at the conclusion of their graduation ceremony May 26 at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables.
Lilianna Beatriz Lopez and Luisa Liprandi embrace at the conclusion of the Our Lady of Lourdes Academy commencement exercises, which took place May 26 at the BankUnited Center.
Members of St. Brendan High School's Class of 2016 pose for a photo before their graduation ceremony May 26 at the Arsht Center.
Two members of St. Brendan High School's Class of 2016 pose for a photo before their graduation ceremony May 26 at the Arsht Center.
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MIAMI | The caps and gowns are put away and the books are closed on 12 years of school. The Archdiocese of Miami’s high school class of 2016 has penned its entry in the history books. Their legacy?
Here are some numbers, based on information provided to the archdiocesan Department of Schools by 12 of the 13 high schools and 1 ADOM Virtual School:
1 Gates Millennium Scholar
- Michelle Rios, Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School, Miami
10 Silver Knights and 13 Honorable Mentions
- 5 winners for St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, 4 for Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, and 1 for St. Brendan High School, Miami.
- The honorable mentions went to St. Thomas (3), Columbus (2), Cardinal Gibbons (2), and one each to St. Brendan, Belen, Carrollton, Our Lady of Lourdes, Archbishop Coleman Carroll and Archbishop Edward McCarthy
147 National Merit Scholar awardees
- Including finalists, semifinalists, commended, Hispanic and special recognition)
10 State championships:
- 4 for St. Thomas Aquinas in boys’ lacrosse, football and girls’ volleyball;
- 2 for Archbishop McCarthy in boys’ volleyball and baseball;
- 2 for Belen in boys’ water polo and boys’ soccer;
- 1 for Cardinal Gibbons in girls’ volleyball; and
- 1 for St. Brendan in cheerleading
1 National championship
- In the National Speech and Debate Association’s Tournament of Champions: Eve Moll, of St. Thomas Aquinas, earned the title for Original Oratory
2 Cappies
- For Archbishop McCarthy Maverick Players Marisabel Correa, Featured Actress in “The Crucible,” and Bella Miulescu, Supporting Actress in “The Crucible”
$180.3 million
- In college scholarships
850,531
- Completed service hours
2,899
- Total number of graduates
1,112
- Number of graduates who attended Catholic schools for all 12 years
3
- Smallest graduating class, ADOM Virtual School
50
- Second smallest graduating class, Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame, Miami
526
- Largest graduating class, St. Thomas Aquinas.
After a summer of beach outings and vacations, these graduates will start packing for college: A time for new beginnings and adventures, more growth and more learning, bigger challenges and fresh legacies.
Congratulations and God speed, class of 2016. Always remember that God walks beside you. Whatever you do, whatever happens: Keep the faith!
