Mount Notre Dame is pleased to announce the Class of 2026 Showcase of Excellence honorees.  The Showcase of Excellence allows the MND community to honor seniors who demonstrate outstanding characteristics in alignment with MND’s three pillars of development: Academic, Spiritual and Student Development. Seniors were nominated by their classmates as well as by members of MND’s faculty and staff. 

Seniors selected in the area of Academic Development include: Samantha Freese (University of Kentucky), Annemarie Schultz (Undecided) and Alex Treml (Purdue University).

Seniors selected in the area of Spiritual Development include: Cecilia End (William and Mary), Claire Knapmeyer (Xavier University) and Ava Moser (University of Dayton).

Seniors selected in the area of Student Development include: Annie Arengo (Miami University), Direana Harris (University of Cincinnati) and Alayna Nuss (Undecided).

Principal Karen Day commented, “These seniors are outstanding representatives of their class, embracing traditional academic pursuits while also engaging in spiritual growth, service to their peers and community, and full participation in the spirit and life of our school. Through this, they have become empowered young women who will transform our world. We are immensely proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished.”