DearClassof2026,
Congratulationsonthisincredible milestone!DuringyouryearsinourCatholic schools,youhavebeenformednotonly academically,butspirituallyandmorally, groundedinfaith,strengthenedincharacter, andpreparedtoleadwithcourageand compassion
Asyoubeginthisnextchapter,carrywithyou thelessonslearned,thefriendshipsforged, andthedeepfoundationoffaiththatwill guideyourdecisionsandsteadyyouthrough everychallengeandopportunityTrustthat Godwalkswithyoualways MayGodblessyouabundantlyinthe journeyaheadWeareproudofyou
Withprayersandcongratulations,
MistyPoe, SuperintendentofCatholicSchools
National Merit Scholars Recognized
TheCatholicSchools’yearlySt.ThomasAquinasMass honors select middle school students for their leadership and service to the community and high schoolstudentsfortheiracademicachievements
Thisyear,58middleschoolstudentsand41highschool studentswererecognized
High school academic achievements include the following:
4 First-Generation Recognition Awards
17 School Recognition Awards
1 Rural and Small Town Recognition Award
15 National Commended Scholars
3 National Merit Semifinalists
1 National Merit Finalist
Congratulationstoallourstudentscholars,weare proudofyou!
Scholars
The Class of 2026 has averaged three college acceptances per student, with admissions to schools such as the University of Mississippi, Benedictine College, University of North Texas, Texas A&M University, Baylor University, and Ave Maria University Many are receiving merit scholarships ranging from $45,000 to full rides, and are active members of the National Honor Society (NHS), German NHS, and Spanish NHS
Leaders
Our seniors demonstrate leadership through service and involvement in organizations such as
Saints
Our seniors have logged more than 1,000 hours of community service, putting their faith into action The Class of 2026 also traveled on pilgrimage to Rome, walking in the footsteps of saints During their visit, Pope Francis signed their pilgrimage banner, marking a memorable moment in their faith journey
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Leadership
Ten seniors will represent Holy Trinity on the 2026 TAPPS State Academic and/or Art Team
One senior signed with Concordia University Texas on an academic scholarship and will compete in cross country, track, and soccer
Three seniors also earned the NSDA Academic All-American Award for excellence in speech and debate
Service
The Class of 2026 has shown remarkable leadership and service. Seniors organized the 8th Grade Retreat, welcoming visiting students and sharing campus life They raised funds for Adam’s Tree and Memorial Bench and volunteer weekly at St Mary’s Catholic School, Temple. They have also honored priests and parents with letters and appreciation baskets
Excellence
The Class of 2026 will attend universities including Texas A&M, the University of Oklahoma, and Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Seniors have been accepted to 27 universities and trade schools and have earned more than $284,762 in scholarships per year, over $1 18 million across four years, reflecting their dedication and bright futures.
Bringing Hope
This year’s senior class has completed nearly 3,000 service hours, volunteering at some of our community's favorite nonprofits, including Community First! Village, Down Home Ranch, Caritas of Austin, and Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI), to name a few.
ST. DOMINIC SAVIO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
9300 Neenah Ave., Austin | Saviochs.org
Academic Excellence
The Class of 2026 includes three National Merit Finalists and nine Commended Scholars 96% of the class has taken at least one AP Exam and together they have taken a total of 525 AP Exams.
College Prep
The 98 students in the Class of 2026 have over 350 college combined acceptances so far, including 29 to Texas A&M, 13 to The University of Texas at Austin, two to Notre Dame, and one to Harvard
Servant Leadership
The Class of 2026 has completed 15,921 service hours so far, and counting, for a combined economic value of $433,057
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
600 S. Coulter Dr., Bryan | Stjosephschoolbcs.org
Mind
Many of our seniors have been accepted to top universities, including Texas A&M, Baylor University, Texas Tech, and Sam Houston State University, reflecting their academic dedication and commitment to excellence.
Body
Our varsity girls basketball team achieved an incredible milestone, finishing as state runner-up for the second year in a row, and one senior signed her letter of intent to play soccer at Dallas Baptist University
Spirit
Five seniors serve on the ministry leadership team, organizing retreats and prayer services that nurture the faith and community of their fellow students.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
520 Washburn St., Taylor | Stmarystaylor.org
College Bound
The Class of 2026 has achieved 100% acceptance rate to 23 universities across the nation, including Franciscan University, Catholic University of America, University of Mary, LoyolaChicago, Loyola - New Orleans, Baylor University, Texas A&M University, and University of Texas
Academic Distinction
Faith in Action: Leadership & Service
Our nine seniors have served thousands of hours in numerous leadership and service positions in our school, parish, and community. These students are active altar servers, lectors, liturgical choir members, Youth Ministry student leaders, student mentors, House Prefects, captains of our sports teams, club leaders, and National Honor Society members They attended the National March for Life in Washington DC and walked in the footsteps of the saints while on our pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi last year GO RAMS GO!
Seniors have earned $1 8 million in combined scholarship offers and three College Board Recognitions: two National Rural and Small Town Recognitions, and one School Recognition Award
ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC PREPARATORY SCHOOL
3000 Barton Creek Blvd., Austin | Smcprep.org
Excellence
Courage
Through Winter Term global studies in Denmark, Croatia, Austria, and Belize, seniors embraced new perspectives and experiences exploring sustainability, history, culture, and the Catholic faith while also serving in international health clinics
St. Michael’s is incredibly proud of our seniors and their remarkable achievements. One student earned a perfect ACT score, placing in the top 022% of test-takers Another was named a National Merit Finalist, and seven seniors were recognized by the National Merit Program Students have received acceptances to outstanding universities, including Rice, Notre Dame, UVA, Swarthmore, Wisconsin, Ohio State, UT McCombs, and Texas A&M.
Integrity
Seniors have contributed more than 12,000 community service hours to date, living their faith through leadership, mentorship, and outreach