Archbishop Walsh Academy Honors Class of 2022 Graduates

OLEAN, NY – Archbishop Walsh Academy is pleased to announce the graduation of 12 outstanding seniors from the Class of 2022. The 62nd annual commencement ceremony was held Friday, June 3 at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

The graduates received either a New York State Regents diploma, an International Baccalaureate Programme Certification or the International Baccalaureate Programme Diploma. The various high school programs available at Walsh are touted for offering academic rigor and character values needed for 21st-century success.

“We are excited to see that these young people gained the valuable skills and knowledge needed to step into the real world,” said Frank McAndrew, President of the Archbishop Walsh/Southern Tier Catholic School Board of Trustees. “The graduates experienced a rigorous and challenging academic environment while having their physical, social and emotional needs nurtured — something that can only be offered by such an institution as ours. Our curriculum is aligned to meet and, more importantly, to exceed New York State standards.”

In total, the graduates received more than $2.5 million in scholarships to their chosen postsecondary institutions.

The school also honored Catherine Przybyla and Noella Policastro as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

The following is a list of graduates, their diplomas and/or certifications, Walsh activities and varsity sports, and their future plans:

Abby Bailey

Advanced Regents Diploma and International Baccalaureate Certification.

Academic Concentrations

English
Math
Art
Biology
History
Spanish

Walsh Activities & Sports

Basketball
National Honor Society
International Club
All County/Solo Fest
Soccer

Future Plans: Clarkson University, New York; Psychology major, Pre-Physician Assistant track.

Dominic Esposito

Advanced Regents Diploma and International Baccalaureate Programme Diploma Candidate.

Academic Concentrations

English Literature HL
Spanish ab initio
History HL
Biology HL
Math App/Int. SL
Visual Arts SL
TOK/CAS
Extended Essay

Walsh Activities & Sports

National Honor Society Secretary
Soccer
Basketball
Golf
International Club
Photography Club
Yearbook Committee

Future Plans: College of Holy Cross, Massachusetts; History major, Pre-Med track.

Alexandria K. Hays

Regents Diploma and International Baccalaureate Programme Certification.

Academic Concentrations

Biology
Visual Art

Walsh Activities & Sports

Volleyball
Volleyball Club
Chess Club
Philosophy Club
Yearbook Committee

Future Plans: SUNY College at Brockport, New York; NeuroScience/Psychology major.

Nicolas Heitz Moreno

Honorary Diploma.

Walsh Activities & Sports

Basketball

Future Plans: College in Spain; Business major.

Susanna Hentschel

Honorary Diploma.

Walsh Activities & Sports

National Honor Society
Basketball
Baseball
Volleyball

Future Plans: Complete Education in Germany; Physical Education & English Teaching major.

Russell Maine

Diocesan Diploma.

Walsh Activities & Sports

Basketball
Soccer
School Choir
Debate Club
Photography Club

Future Plans: Jamestown Community College; Human Sciences major.

Joe Owens

Diocesan Diploma.

Future Plans: Healer of the earth; Use plants and mushrooms for people’s holistic health.

Keely Policastro

Advanced Regents Diploma and International Baccalaureate Programme Diploma Candidate.

Academic Concentrations

English Literature HL
Spanish ab Initio
History HL
Biology SL
Math SL
Visual Arts HL
TOK/CAS
Extended Essay

Walsh Activities & Sports

National Honor Society Secretary
Basketball
Lady Eagles Bookkeeper
Photography Club
Yearbook Committee
Chess Club

Future Plans: St. Bonaventure University, NY; Finance major.

Noella Policastro – Salutatorian

Advanced Regents Diploma and International Baccalaureate Programme Certification.

Academic Concentrations

English Literature HL
Spanish ab Initio
History SL
Biology HL
Math SL
Visual Arts HL
TOK/CAS
Extended Essay

Walsh Activities & Sports

National Honor Society President
Basketball
Captain
Photography Club
Yearbook Committee
Chess Club

Future Plans: Medaille University, NY; Biology/Veterinary Technology major.

Catherine Przybyla – Valedictorian

Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors and International Baccalaureate Programme Diploma Candidate.

Academic Concentrations

History SL
Spanish ab Initio
Math SL
English Literature HL
Visual Art HL
Biology HL
TOK/CAS
Extended Essay

Walsh Activities & Sports

National Honor Society Treasurer
Photography Club
Girls Varsity Basketball
Yearbook Committee

Future Plans: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; Spanish major, Pre-Med track.

Clarissa Smith

Advanced Regents Diploma.

Walsh Activities & Sports

Softball
Soccer
Chess Club
Debate Club
International Club

Future Plans: Alfred State College of Technology, New York; Liberal Arts/Social Sciences major.

Everett Swenson

Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors and International Baccalaureate Programme Diploma Candidate.

Academic Concentrations

History HL
English HL
Visual Art HL
Math SL
Physics SL
TOK/CAS
Spanish ab Initio
Extended Essay

Walsh Activities & Sports

National Honor Society
Basketball
Cross Country & Track
Debate Club
Photography Club
International Club
Chess Club

Future Plans: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Virginia; Architecture major.