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Aquinas Academy in Hampton graduates largest class of seniors

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Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh graduates wear shirts indicating the schools they will be attending.
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Co-valedictorians John Griffith and Emilia Kartsonas speak at Aquinas Academy’s commencement.

Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton graduated 51 seniors, its largest graduating class in school history.

After the procession on May 28, Joseph Austin, class salutatorian, led the invocation, followed by a welcome from head of school Leslie Mitros. The Commencement Address was delivered by Father Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Co-valedictorians John Griffith and Emilia Kartsonas gave the valedictory address. The ceremony concluded with a prayer led by Father Reed Frey.

The Class of 2022 had 196 acceptances to 98 colleges and universities, with the students offered $10.452 million in merit scholarships. Eight students will be matriculating to the Franciscan University of Steubenville, seven to the University of Pittsburgh, and three to both the University of Notre Dame and Pennsylvania State University.

Graduates will attend many additional schools, including the United States Naval Academy, Colgate University, Bucknell University, Duquesne University, and the University of North Carolina.

“The 2022 alumni of Aquinas Academy will continue to make an impact as they excel and lead at the many fine colleges and universities that they have worked so hard to be accepted to,” Mitros said.

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