Congratulations Class of 2023 Valedictorian & Salutatorian Finalists
We are excited to share with you the selection of the Class of 2023 Valedictorians Allison Flynn and Angelina Hamati and Salutatorian Kathryn Byrne! Allison, Angelina, and Kathryn exemplify academic excellence, responsibility to serve, and a willingness to be a voice for dignity and respect for the Mercy community.
The Mercy Administration is humbled to have interviewed and reviewed staff and student feedback for all of our extraordinary Valedictorian/Salutatorian Finalists for the Class of 2023. We congratulate our Finalists who represent the core values of Mercy education, and thank them for their many contributions to Mercy High School:
- Olivia Asam
- Hannah Cronin
- Valentina Hutter
- Adele Jones
- Rehema Klueg
- Lilly Kulaga
- Lea Lodato
- Megan Mato
- Jaye McNeil
- Isabella Merucci
- Marina Sneyd
- Alyssa Tisch
- Caroline Turco
- Allison Wildern
We thank the Class of 2023 and Mercy faculty and staff for your valued input in this process. Congratulations Allison, Angelina, Kathryn, and our Valedictorian/Salutatorian Finalists!
Selection Criteria
The selections of the class Valedictorian and Salutatorian are made by the administrative team with input from staff and seniors using the following criteria for all candidates:
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Strength of overall academic program, GPA of 3.95 or above after seven semesters,
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Verification of leadership
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Verification of service both inside and outside of school
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Writing and speaking presence
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Involvement in extracurricular activities and
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Support of school policies
All qualified candidates who complete the application process are finalists.