Villa Walsh Academy
NEWSLETTER 455 Western Avenue • Morristown, NJ 07960
May / June 2026 GUIDANCE REMINDERS
e Alfred University Scholars Award is awarded to an extraordinary high school junior who is “outside of ordinary.” Life at Alfred University is far from ordinary and this award seeks to recognize students who have demonstrated who they are as an individual and how they can bring that same inspiration to the Alfred University community. Not only are they one of the rst higher education institutions in the United States to admit women into programs where they took courses alongside men, but their commitment to inclusivity continues to be part of their mission to this day. e recipient of this award is Lauren Petrie’27.
e St. Bonaventure Book Award recognizes junior students for their academic achievement and service to the school and their community. e Bonnie Scholar Award quali es award winners for an annual scholarship of $20,000. e Bonnie Scholar Award is being given to Ella Trzesniowski’27
e Sacred Heart University Book Award is presented to a high school student in their junior year in recognition of their outstanding achievements during the academic year. is year the Sacred Heart University Book award is being given to Caroline Tully’27.
e St. Michael’s College Book Award for Community Engagement recognizes outstanding students in their junior year who have demonstrated a sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice, and concern for others and demonstrates academic excellence and rigor. e student nominee will be considered for a full tuition scholarship to Saint Michael’s, contingent on an offer of admission to the College. is year’s recipient is Isabella Orosz’27.
REMINDERS:
Seniors: Just a reminder that your nal transcripts will be sent to the college you are attending during the week of June 8, 2026. Juniors have met with Mrs. Devins during their English class to discuss the College Essay, Brag Sheet and Student Resume. All students are encouraged to check the Guidance website for summer opportunities and college information. Class of 2027: Students and parents are encouraged to submit their brag sheets to the Guidance Office no later than June 24, 2026. e Guidance Department will be hosting two sessions of College Application Boot Camp for seniors on August 17th: Session 1 at 9:30am or Session 2 at 1:30pm ere will be a mandatory college meeting for all parents and students of the Class of 2027 on September 15, 2026. Class of 2027 & 2028: A google form will be sent out in June to sign up for the SAT and/or ACT that will be given on a school day, here at Villa Walsh Academy, in October. Questions about working papers, course selection or college options should be sent to devinse@villawalsh. org. Working papers are now found online.
AWARDS
e Junior Scholars Program at High Point University recognizes and awards outstanding high school juniors for their exceptional academic achievement, leadership, demonstrated interest in HPU and remarkable extracurricular involvement. Scholars receive an initial $2,500 scholarship per year to HPU and will have the unique opportunity to receive an early admissions decision to High Point University. e following student recognized as a High Point University Junior Scholar is Cecilia Timmons’27.