Baccalaureate and Graduation
The class of 2013 amassed total scholarship offers of over $9 million.
THE MIGHTY PEN 3
2013 Valedictorians
Katherine Julian– ranked first in class
The Ohio State University
Jordan Noble
Stanford University
Anthony Stranges
The Ohio State University
My Linh Li
The Ohio State University
Meredith Lloyd
Miami University
Amy Shomo
Miami University
Kerry McGuire
University of Maryland
Richard Reis
The Ohio State University
Madison Lyberger
Walsh University
Isabel Holgado
The Ohio State University
Abigail Svitana
John Carroll University
Courtney Klosterman
University of Dayton
Miranda Johnson
Ohio University
Stephen Ganobsik
Miami University
Lauren Asman
University of Dayton
Hannah Clark
University of Dayton
including entering into full time employment or the Armed Forces. 26% will
attend private institutions, and 54% will attend public or state institutions.
Adding to this class’ impressive scholastic success, 39% of the class of 2013
received the Presidential Academic Award of Excellence, an award given to
students who keep an A average over the course of their four years.
The faculty, staff, and family members of the class of 2013 believe they are
ready for the next stage of their journey. Graduate Amy Shomo aptly noted
in herValedictory speech, “We have the responsibility to maintain the values
that were instilled in us throughout high school as we go our separate ways.
We should not forget where we came from, who made us who we are today.”
To view speeches that were given during the 2013 Commencement
Ceremony, including an excerpt from Jerod Smalley’s keynote address and
Mr. Rob Dvorak’s faculty perspective, please visit the St. Francis DeSales
High School website at
Pictured left: Graduates with their proud alumni parents
