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The Office of Catholic Schools recently honored the Superintendent’s Summa Scholars from Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of Hartford. The ceremony took place on April 30, 2026, at Saint Thomas Chapel at the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Hartford in Bloomfield.

Holy Cross High School, one of seven participating schools, was proud to celebrate seven outstanding students: Erin Barry, Gina Barry, Bella Henao, Reese McGarrity, Gianna Purcaro, Mia Shaker, and Lilly Torrance.

The Superintendent’s Summa Scholar Awards recognize students, parents, and educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to academic excellence. Reserved for the top 5% of each graduating class, the honor celebrates students who have maintained outstanding academic performance from freshman year through the first semester of senior year, as reflected in their cumulative grade point averages.

Dr. Thomas C. Pellegrino, President, introduced the Holy Cross honorees along with the teachers selected by each student as a meaningful influence on their academic journey. Honored faculty included Casey Blake, Stephanie Durbin, Melissa Torrance, Ryan Mulhern, and Karen Brough.