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“Some of you know exactly where you are going and the CJ HONORS
steps you need to take to get there,” Priya Menzies ’05 Valedictorian ~ Gwen Mattingly
stated to the Class of 2017 seated before her. “Some of you Salutatorian ~ Ellen Seeser
are like me and will try various things before settling on a
field. But no matter what you do, do it with excellence. Be Third-ranking Senior ~ Katie Mansfield
someone who operates with integrity and authenticity, and Fourth-ranking Senior ~ Margaret Atkinson
exciting opportunities will arise. Don’t let them slip away because they seem difficult.” Fifth-ranking Senior ~ Olivia Hoijarvi
After graduating from Cor Jesu in 2005, Priya took advantage of exciting opportuni-
ties that presented themselves. She attended Saint Louis University, earning her BA in Clelian Award ~ Margaret Feder
art history. While in college, she studied abroad in Rome, where she immersed herself Sr. Anita Marie Giampetro Award ~
in the Italian culture. From there, she graduated from The George Washington Univer- Hannah Klutho
sity with an M.A. in museum studies. And today, she works as the special assistant to Katie Brooks ’04 Memorial Award ~
the director at the Smithsonian Institute. Olivia Walter
“All of our parents have set a high standard for us, and it our responsibility to live up Jennifer Anne Metherd ’90
to and past that, because we have the support and ability to do so,” Priya added. “So Memorial Award ~ Catherine Barfield
take those standards, but also create your own. Do things not because they may bring
you accolades and status, but because you are a person of substance. Eventually, you Vivian Pasetti ’74 Drama Award ~
Rachel Haselhorst
Congratulations, CLASS OF 2017! help you achieve your own idea of success, apart from an A grade.
will finish your education (in the traditional classroom sense). And those standards will
“In 2017, we all need to step up and pay it forward a little more. We are all privileged
to be graduates of CJA. Volunteer in communities that don’t look like your neighbor-
hoods. Share your own story, because your experiences are powerful and important.
And learn from and develop relationships with those who are different from you. By the
The 157 students from the Class of 2017 were accepted into the following colleges and universities and will attend the schools that are bolded: Most of you are already volunteering in the St. Louis community; in fact, NHS students
served 2,130 hours this year. This commitment to service does not end in high school. NUMBERS
Adelphi University Dominican University Louisiana Tech University Samford University Just work hard in ways that benefit your world in order to take full responsibility of the
University of Alabama–Birmingham Drake University Loyola Marymount University University of San Diego time and space you consume.
University of Alabama in Huntsville Drexel University Loyola University Chicago University of San Francisco “Cor Jesu has indeed laden us with treasures on our way, and I cannot wait to see 143 students (91%) from the Class of 2017
University of Alabama Duquesne University Loyola University New Orleans Santa Clara University what you do with those treasures!” Priya concluded. reported one or more scholarships.
Appalachian State University Elon University Macalester College University of South Alabama
Arcadia University Emporia State University Marian University University of South Carolina The four-year scholarship total for the Class
Arkansas State University University of Evansville Marquette University Southeast Missouri State University of 2017: $39,672,236
University of Arkansas The Evergreen State College Maryville University University of Southern California
Aurora University Fairfield University McKendree University Southern Illinois University, The four-year scholarship total renewable
Ave Maria University Flagler College Miami University, Oxford Edwardsville for four years: $9,918,059
Avila University Florida Atlantic University Millikin University University of Southern Indiana Our beloved
Baldwin Wallace University Florida State University University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Southern Methodist University Bright Flight: 84 students (54%)
Ball State University University of Florida Mississippi State University Spring Hill College
Bellarmine University Fontbonne University University of Mississippi St. Ambrose University National Merit: 3 Finalists; 6 Commended
Belmont University Fordham University Missouri State University St. Gregory’s University ALMA MATER, Perfect ACT Score (36): Gwen Mattingly and
Benedictine College Franciscan University of Missouri University of Science & Tech St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Berklee College of Music Steubenville University of Missouri Columbia St. Mary’s University of San Antonio Ellen Seeser
Boston College Gonzaga University University of Missouri Kansas City University of St. Thomas Average ACT Score (36): 29.2
Bradley University Grinnell College University of Missouri St. Louis Stanford University Cor Jesu

Brescia University Hartwick College Murray State University Swarthmore College Average SAT Critical Reading Score: 678
Butler University College of the Holy Cross New York University We’re putting more “SPIRIT” into Spirit! From the Explore Select the CorJesu Tap the view icon Average SAT Math Score: 629
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Christian Brothers University Illinois Institute of Technology Oklahoma State University Truman State University circle to a full circle. any page where you 91 students will attend college out of state,

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Clemson University Immaculata University Pennsylvania State University Tulane University

University of Colorado at Boulder Indiana State University Pepperdine University University of Tulsa 100% of the Class of 2017 will attend a
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Columbia College Iowa State University Purdue University Villanova University
Columbia College Chicago The University of Iowa Quincy University Viterbo University Of the top-tier national universities in the US,
Cornell College John Carroll University Regis University Washington University in St. Louis CJ students were accepted into 14 and will
Creighton University Johns Hopkins University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Webster University
University of Dallas Kansas State University Rhodes College Westminster College attend Carnegie Mellon, Davidson College,

Davidson College University of Kansas Rice University Wichita State University Macalester College, University of Notre
University of Dayton University of Kentucky Rockhurst University William Woods University Dame, University of Southern California,
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University of Denver King’s College Saint Joseph’s University University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Tulane University, Washington University in
DePaul University Knox College Saint Louis University The College of Wooster St. Louis.
DePauw University La Salle University Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Xavier University
University of Detroit Mercy Lindenwood University Saint Xavier University
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