Mount Notre Dame held its Commencement Exercises for the 165th Graduating Class – the Class of 2025 – on Tuesday, May 27 at Xavier University’s Cintas Center. Members of the Class of 2025 reported more than $32 million in scholarships and grants. A record 81% of the class earned college credits through College Credit Plus courses available at MND. In addition, 11 students graduated with 36 or more college credit hours through the Ohio Transfer 36 program.
“At Mount Notre Dame, we believe in educating young women for life—empowering them to lead with compassion, integrity, and confidence,” said Karen Day, Principal of Mount Notre Dame. “The Class of 2025 has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and personal growth. Their achievements reflect not only hard work and determination, but also a deep appreciation for learning that will serve them well in college and beyond. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.”
The following awards and medals were presented to members of the senior class:
- St. Julie Billiart Catholic Leadership Award – Caroline Jennings
- Medal for Academic Excellence (Valedictorian) – Sophie Healy
- Excellence in English – Mary Lu Lacey
- Excellence in French – Grace Plagge
- Excellence in Information Technology & Business – Nicole Eutsler
- Excellence in Latin – Mary Wallbrown
- Excellence in Mathematics – Caroline Jennings
- Excellence in Performing Arts – Christen Fessler
- Excellence in Religious Studies – Ella Nawroth
- Excellence in Science – Sarah Campbell
- Excellence in Social Studies – Laura Fagan
- Excellence in Spanish – Miranda Koch
- Excellence in Visual Arts – Addison Vilaboy