By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
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Graduates from Archbishop Edward McCarthy High Class of 2025 celebrate during their commencement ceremony in May. This image was shared on the school's Instagram account @archbishopmccarthyhs.
MIAMI| Over 3,000 young people graduated from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Miami this year, and 98% are college bound. The following are some statistics collected about the Class of 2025 and their accomplishments.
As @archbishopmccarthyhs stated on a post on Instagram, we say to all the graduates: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Pictures of the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for each high school have also been included below.
- 14: Catholic high schools in the archdiocese, including one virtual school, CAVA.
- 3,068: Total number of graduates.
- 522: The largest graduating class, St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale, followed by Columbus, Miami (453), and Archbishop McCarthy, Southwest Ranches (385). Average graduating class size was 255.
- 43: The smallest graduating class, CAVA, followed by Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Coconut Grove (87).
- 98%: college bound.
- 22: entering armed forces.
- 728: attended Catholic schools for 12 years; representing 24% of the graduates of seven schools that obtained those statistics
- 72%: earned college scholarships.
- 22%: recognized as national merit finalists, semifinalists, commended or Hispanic scholars.
- $252.7 million: amount earned in college scholarships (not including CAVA, whose numbers were not available at press time).
- 699,337: number of community service hours completed.
- Silver Knights: 7 winners, 14 honorable mentions. (Click here for story.)
Archbishop Coleman Carroll High
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Emma Montoro, valedictorian, Archbishop Coleman Carroll High, Miami
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Victoria Hoffman, salutatorian, Archbishop Coleman Carroll High, Miami
Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High
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Kiara Figueras, valedictorian, Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High, Southwest Ranches
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Victoria Herrera, salutatorian, Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High, Southwest Ranches
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
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Carlos Manuel Perez III, valedictorian, Belen Jesuit Prep, Miami
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Matthew Charles Lombardi, salutatorian, Belen Jesuit Prep, Miami
Cardinal Gibbons High
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Alexander Petros, valedictorian, Cardinal Gibbons High, Fort Lauderdale
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Andres Gomez de la Vega, salutatorian, Cardinal Gibbons High, Fort Lauderdale
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
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Mila Fanjul, valedictorian, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Coconut Grove
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Nicolette Xydas, salutatorian, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, Coconut Grove
Chaminade Madonna Prep
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Francisco Carmona, valedictorian, Chaminade-Madonna College Prep, Hollywood
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Journey Russell, salutatorian, Chaminade-Madonna College Prep, Hollywood
Christopher Columbus High
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Jose Zozaya, valedictorian, Christopher Columbus High, Miami
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Vincent Keane, salutatorian, Christopher Columbus High, Miami
Lourdes Academy
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Alyssa Bascuas, valedictorian, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, Miami
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Guadalupe Perera, salutatorian, Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, Miami
Monsignor Edward Pace High
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Timothy Morris, Jr., valedictorian, Msgr. Edward Pace High, Miami Gardens
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Sofia Gonzalez, salutatorian, Msgr. Edward Pace High, Miami Gardens
St. Brendan High
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Jayden Cerber, Valedictorian, St. Brendan High, Miami
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Anabella Alvarez, salutatorian, St. Brendan High, Miami
St. Thomas Aquinas High
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Sebastian Diaz, valedictorian, St. Thomas Aquinas High, Fort Lauderdale
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Chase Carroll, salutatorian, St. Thomas Aquinas High, Fort Lauderdale
