Portrait of a Graduate 2015

The next generation of women leaders and innovators take flight to change the world.

Educating Her Since 1882

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Mission StatementThe Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic, liberal arts oriented, college preparatory secondary school dedicated to the education of young women. As a Catholic school, it is committed to helping its students become active participants in building Christ’s kingdom of justice, love and peace. As a school rooted in the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph, it promotes the cultivation of “gentleness, peace and joy” as we respond to the needs of the “dear neighbor” both in our midst and in our human community. Through its

Ourcollege preparatory program, its mission is to empower its students to become knowledgeable in those skills needed to achieve success in post-secondary studies, and to make informed and values-driven decisions in the context of today’s world. As a result of these endeavors, and working with parents as our educational partners providing a family context of faith-in-action, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace strives to graduate responsible women educated to the needs of society.

Honor Cords/Stoles Internships/Research

Service to the Dear NeighborScholarship Spotlight

The Class of 2015 earned 20 California Scholarship Federation Stoles, 21 California Scholarship Federation Cords, 49 National Honor Society Cords, 8 Honor Thespian Cords, 7 National Art Honor Society cords, and 81 Rho Kappa cords.

Samantha Faustino - Qualcomm InternshipDana Zapanta - Paid Qualcomm InternshipOlivia Palid - UCSD Science Internship; Published AuthorElizabeth Farkas - UCSD Supercomputer Science Academy InternshipMarissa Gomez - State of CA Distinguished Young Women DelegatePitrina Gilger - Youth Citizenship Seminar Program

OLP students go above and beyond the service hour requyirement each year, a testament to their committment to the “dear neighbor.” The graduating class of 2015 was required to complete 1,640 hours of service. However, they completed 4,901 hours.

Senior Mary Clare Shen was a National Merit Finalist and she receiveda scholarship to attend Harvey Mudd College, a private residential liberal arts college of science, engineering, and mathematics.

The OLP Difference

Spiritual Life & Service Learning

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1882, OLP has successfully educated young women for more than 132 years to meet the needs of society.

The OLP Department of Religious Studies operates from the CSJ tradition of “Faith in Action”. The curriculum is rooted in balancing formation with information and is integrated across all disciplines under the guidance of the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.

With the integration of a Campus Ministry program rooted in student leadership, students are encouraged to engage in their faith and lead others through a vibrant faith experience. Religious studies in the classrooms is complemented with class level retreats for all grade levels. Liturgies are planned by students and led by visiting Priests from all over San Diego Diocese.

Students are required to complete 85 hours of service by the time of graduation, however, most go above and beyond the minimum requirements because the culture of our community is that of serving the “dear neighbor.”

STEAM Curriculum

At OLP, we help our students develop the skills necessary to take on any challenge. We offer 47 classes in the STEAM disciplines.

Science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) subjects are integrated into the curriculum, giving our girls the opportunity to learn and innovate across a variety of disciplines.

We are committed to supporting our the passions of our students and educating the next generation of female leaders and innovators in all fields.

ACADEMICS

The graduating Class of 2015, 164 students, received 752 offers of admission to 4-year institutions. This includes: three Ivy League schools (Cornell University, Yale, Penn State), Cal Tech, 2 Stanford, 9 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 5 UC Berkeley, 6 UCLA, 1 University of Southern California, 2 Colorado School of Mines, 2 University of Notre Dame, Georgetown, and the US Naval Academy.

$20,740,727The amount of merit, scholarship and institutional grant aid offered to the

Class of 2015

19% 30%OLP is committed to

providing all young women access to a Catholic, college-prepartory education. This

year, 19% of the class of 2015 will be the first in their

family to attend college.

of the class of 2015 plans to major in a STEM field of study

OUR STUDENTS

164 Graduating Seniors

Received 752 offers of admission to 4-year

institutions

This class also boasts 4 National Merit Scholars, 1 National Merit Finalist and 5 National Hispanic Merit Scholars.

66% of the Class of 2015 was offered at least one scholarship from a college or university

Class of 2015

Lourdes Acosta Stanford University

Claire Acree Texas Christian

University

Tiffany Allen Dominican University

of California

Liana Alvarez CSU, Channel

Islands

Olivia Alves CSU, Long Beach

Haley Antoine Cornell University

Melana Apodaca University of Colorado

at Boulder

Julia Angela Arellano San Francisco State

University

Paulina Armenta Gap Year

Gabriela Ashenafi Northwestern

University

Mariana Astiazaran Gutierrez

Universidad de Monterrey

Dulce Avina Heredaia ITESM*

Courtney Bahoura Cuyamaca College

Nadia Balin Gonzaga University

Casey Barbosa CSU, Chico

Megan BaughmanMarquette University

Emily Bekkema San Diego Mesa

College

Nicole Black Gonzaga University

Kate Boeh San Diego State

University

Erin Brown Regis University

Lauren Brown UC San Diego

Noah Brown Marymount Manhattan

College

Madison Byron University of

Alabama

Susana Cafasso Alvarado

Southern Oregon University

Megan Cali Cal Poly San Luis

Obispo

Clara Calleran Cal Poly San Luis

Obispo

Julia Camara San Diego Mesa

College

Christina Camarata Point Loma Nazarene

University

Ivanna Cano San Diego State

University

Diana Castillo Villasenor Loyola University Chicago

Lesly Castro UC Merced

Martha Castro Beltran ITESM*

Emma Celeste Seattle University

Andrea Cervantes San Jose State

University

Stefany Chadkewicz CSU, Channel

Islands

Catherine Chan UC Irvine

Alejandra Cisneros Serrano

San Diego City College

Kristen Claunch Grand Canyon

University

Carmen Corona CSU, San Marcos

Kristina Cosner Grand Canyon

University

Julia Covington Grossmont College

Alejandra Cruz Rabago San Diego State

University

Rebecca Cudal Grossmont College

Nia de la Pena California Lutheran

University

Ana Paula Del Rio CETYS Universidad

Khrissa Devon Oregon State

University

Rebecca Diaz Notre Dame de Namur

University

Crystal Doan UC San Diego

Vanessa Dominguez UC San Diego

Victoria Doyle University Tennessee

Abigail Engle Southern Methodist

University

Elizabeth Farkas UC San Diego

Samantha Faustino Rhode Island School of

Design

Isabella Fimbres MIUA&D**

Caroline Flagg University of Denver

Taylor Frontiera San Francisco State

University

Violet Garduno San Diego Mesa

College

Amanda Gateley San Diego State

University

Kellie Gerhart University of Colorado

at Denver

Pitrina Gilger University of San Diego

Marisa Gomez Fordham University

Gabrielle Hadzicki San Diego State

University

Nika Haleftiras California Institute of

Technology

Isabella Halley Yale University

Laura Handy Saint Louis University

Lauren Harelson UC Santa Barbara

Maria Healy Montalvo San Diego State

University

Maria Hernandez New York University

Elsi Hildebrand Gonzaga University

Raechel Hill UC Berkeley

Talia Hill University of Texas,

Austin

Ana Hinkledire San Diego Mesa

College

Miranda Hirmez Cuyamaca College

Artemis Hodoyan Loyola Marymount

University

Kayla Hofstee UC Los Angeles

Ane Holland St. Olaf College

Tiffany Hsu Seattle University

Bridget Hulburt University of Portland

Anna Ivanjack American University

Katherine Johnson San Francisco

University

Hannah Keohane Marquette University

Keara Kirkpatrick CSU, Long Beach

Ana Cecilia Larroque Cal Poly Pomona

Rene Leech Marquette University

Hannah Lewis Knox College

Christina Ligi Texas Christian

University

Rebecca Lindgren San Diego Mesa

College

Leonida Lorja San Diego Mesa

College

Elizabeth Lumanlan San Francisco State

University

Lindsay Magee Gonzaga University

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Jordan Stewart Marymount Manhattan

College

Riley Stenehjem New York University

Abigail Suster Santa Clara University

Renae Sweis Grossmont College

Veronica Talia University of San

Diego

Andrea Tamer San Francisco State

University

Tyra Trinidad Fordham University

Brenda Trujillo Concordia University

Irvine

Leah Trusso De Anza College

Isabel Tubao University of Portland

Gabriela Maldonado San Diego Mesa

College

Bridget Mallett Notre Dame de Namur

University

Veronica Marquez San Diego State

University

Sophia Martin-Carloz

Grossmont College

Mariel Martinez California College of

the Arts

Lauren Mazzeo UC Santa Cruz

Jasmine McCarthy Gonzaga University

Natalia Medina-Meza Savannah College of Art

& Design

Jessica Meehan Villanova University

Patricia Miramontes Santa Barbara City

College

Karen Noriko Miyai San Francisco State

University

Constanza Morellon San Diego Mesa

College

Daniella Moreno University of Colorado

at Boulder

Tori Mullenix San Diego Mesa

College

Nadia Nassif BaloyanSan Francisco State

University

Julia Nava Iona College

Chilan Nguyen Creighton University

Huong-Tiffany Nguyen San Diego Mesa

College

Adriana Olivares University of San

Diego

Adrianna Oliver Santa Clara University

Alexa Ornelas New York University

Minette Ortega-Ounigian

Suffolk University

Ana-Sofia Otanez ITESM*

Olivia Palid University of

Chicago

Natalie Panigall Duquesne University

Isabelle Parra Colorado State

University

Caroline Pearlman Loyola Marymount

University

Sierra Peralto CSU, San Marcos

Arielle Perfecto San Diego State

University

Erika Pichardo-Ley Fordham University

Priscilla Posada-Pedrin University of San

Francisco

Katherine Prevo Manhattan College

Genel Querido University of San

Francisco

Fairleigh Quinn Grossmont College

Alejandra Ramirez University of San Diego

Madalyn Rauh Grossmont College

Cynthia Rebeil Wagner College

Estefania Regalado University of San

Francisco

Selena Reyes University of Portland

Hannah Roach Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Jordan Robinette San Diego State

University

Raquel Russo University of Portland

Krista Sacco CSU, San Marcos

Abbey Sarnowski Xavier University

Torrey Schenewerk Creighton University

Karina Scolari San Francisco State

Univeristy

Madeleine Seelert Santa Clara University

Megan Shamoun Cuyamaca

College

Mary Clare Shen Harvey Mudd College

Natalie Skidmore San Diego Mesa

College

Lucia Ventura Coudurier California College of

the Arts

Jade Vidal San Francisco State

University

Christina Villanueva Cal Poly Pomona

Elizabeth Villanueva San Diego State

University

Shauna VorstPurdue University

Kendra Vu San Diego State

Univerity

Krista Walsh Villanova University

Alejandra Wehber Zuniga

Universidad Iberoamericana

Claire Westermeyer Southern Methodist

University

Emily Valine San Jose State

University

Sarah Wreschinsky University of

Redlands

Shereen Younan San Diego Mesa

College

Dana Annemarie Zapanta

Palomar College

Anna Williamson Cal Poly San Luis

Obispo

Congratulations!

*ITESM: Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Ciudad de Mexico **MIUA&D*: Miami International University of Art & Design

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As a SPIRITUAL LEADER, a graduate of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace is expected to:

Develop an understanding of the spiritual and physical needs of self, society and the world as these are guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church; Cultivate a sense of individual accountability, integrity, responsibility, self-esteem and respect toward others with Jesus as her model, Mary as her inspiration, and Joseph as her guide; Make informed and mature moral decisions; Choose to work toward becoming a whole person able to integrate healthful living and attention to mental, physical and spiritual well-being; Cultivate creative abilities through artistically enriching opportunities for self-expression.

As an ACADEMIC LEADER, a graduate of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace is expected to:

Develop an appreciation of learning as a lifelong pursuit and a willingness to diligently follow those academic pathways that will result in a successful transition to college studies; Set realistic goals and expectations in order to achieve specific and measurable outcomes in a multi-disciplinary curriculum; Demonstrate an ability to think logically, critically, and objectively; Communicate effectively both in speech and in writing; Use technology effectively and ethically to improve the learning experience of OLP and to enhance the community.

As a SOCIAL LEADER, a graduate of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace is expected to:

Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively and compassionately in a spirit of friendliness, adaptability, empathy and courtesy; Nurture meaningful interests and participation in co-curricular activities; Foster peace and harmony in interpersonal relationships, and recognize the basic human rights of each person; Assert herself as a young woman with informed and well-supported opinions, and appreciate differing viewpoints through active listening; Acknowledge the world as a globally interdependent society.

As a CSJ LEADER, a graduate of the Academy of Our Lady of Peace is expected to:

Achieve “all of which woman is capable” through the recognition, acceptance, and use of personal talents and goals; Understand the CSJ call to become women of heart (femmes de coeur), women of faith (femmes de foi), and women of courage (femmes de courage); Distinguish herself by example in recognizing and valuing the dignity of the “dear neighbor”; Incorporate the CSJ value of community through Peace Education; Embody the CSJ values of excellence tempered by gentleness, peace and joy in furthering the mission of OLP.

THERE’S NO MISTAKING

Graduation Outcomes

an OLP graduate.Founded in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ).

CONFIDENT GIRLS.TRUE LEADERS.DEDICATED ADVOCATES.

Abilene Christian UniversityAdams State UniversityThe University of AlabamaAmerican UniversityArizona State UniversityThe University of ArizonaAuburn UniversityBaylor UniversityBoston CollegeBoston UniversityBrandeis UniversityCalifornia College of the Arts (San Francisco)California Institute of TechnologyCalifornia Lutheran UniversityCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoCalifornia State University, Channel IslandsCalifornia State University, ChicoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, East BayCalifornia State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, Long BeachCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Monterey BayCalifornia State University, SacramentoCalifornia State University, San BernardinoCalifornia State University, San MarcosUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, MercedUniversity of California, RiversideUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of California, Santa CruzUniversity of Central FloridaCETYS UniversidadChapman UniversityUniversity of ChicagoClarkson UniversityClemson UniversityUniversity of Colorado at BoulderUniversity of Colorado at Colorado SpringsUniversity of Colorado at DenverColorado School of MinesColorado State UniversityColorado State University PuebloConcordia College - New YorkConcordia University - IrvineUniversity of ConnecticutCornell University Creighton UniversityUniversity of DallasUniversity of DenverDePaul UniversityDePauw UniversityDominican University of CaliforniaDrexel UniversityDuquesne UniversityEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityEmerson CollegeEmmanuel CollegeFlorida State UniversityFordham University Franciscan University of SteubenvilleThe George Washington University

Georgetown UniversityGonzaga UniversityGrand Canyon UniversityHarvey Mudd CollegeUniversity of Hawaii at HiloUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaHawaii Pacific UniversityHofstra UniversityHoly Names UniversityHumboldt State UniversityHuntingdon CollegeUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoImmaculata UniversityInstituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de MonterreyIthaca CollegeJacksonville UniversityJohnson & Wales University (Denver)Johnson & Wales University (North Miami)Johnson & Wales University (Providence)Knox CollegeLa Salle UniversityUniversity of La VerneLamar UniversityLasell CollegeLehigh University LES ROCHES, Swiss Hotel Association, School of Hotel ManagementLouisiana State UniversityLoyola Marymount UniversityLoyola University ChicagoLoyola University New OrleansLynn UniversityMacalester CollegeManhattan CollegeManhattanville CollegeMarist CollegeMarquette UniversityMarymount California UniversityMarymount Manhattan CollegeMiami International University of Art & DesignUniversity of MichiganUniversity of MississippiUniversity of Missouri ColumbiaMontana State University, BozemanMount St. Mary’s University (Chalon)University of Nevada, Las VegasUniversity of Nevada, RenoUniversity of New MexicoNew York UniversityNewbury CollegeNortheastern UniversityNorthern Arizona UniversityNorthwestern UniversityNotre Dame de Namur UniversityUniversity of Notre DameOccidental CollegeOklahoma State UniversityOregon State UniversityUniversity of OregonOtis College of Art and DesignPace University, New York CityPacific UniversityUniversity of the PacificPennsylvania State UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaPepperdine UniversityPoint Loma Nazarene University

Pomona CollegePortland State UniversityUniversity of PortlandPurdue UniversityUniversity of RedlandsRegis CollegeRegis UniversityRhode Island School of DesignRhodes CollegeRider UniversityUniversity of RochesterRutgers University-New BrunswickSaint Joseph’s UniversitySaint Louis UniversitySaint Louis UniversitySaint Mary’s CollegeSaint Mary’s College of CaliforniaSan Diego State UniversityUniversity of San DiegoSan Francisco State UniversityUniversity of San FranciscoSan Jose State UniversitySanta Clara UniversitySavannah College of Art and DesignSchool of the Art Institute of ChicagoSeattle Pacific UniversitySeattle UniversitySeton Hall UniversitySkidmore CollegeSonoma State UniversityUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaSouthern Methodist UniversitySouthern Oregon UniversitySpringfield CollegeSt. Edward’s UniversitySt. John’s University - Queens CampusSt. Lawrence UniversitySt. Olaf CollegeSt. Thomas Aquinas College Stanford UniversityState University of New York at New PaltzStonehill CollegeSuffolk UniversitySyracuse UniversityUniversity of Tennessee, KnoxvilleTexas Christian UniversityThe University of Texas, AustinUnited States Naval AcademyUniversidad de las Americas PueblaUniversidad de MonterreyUniversidad IberoamericanaUniversidad PanamericanaVassar CollegeUniversity of VermontVillanova UniversityWagner CollegeWashington State UniversityWashington University in St. LouisUniversity of WashingtonWestern Washington UniversityWhittier CollegeWilliam Woods UniversityWoodbury UniversityXavier UniversityYale University

The Class of 2015 College Acceptances

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