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Class of 2018 sets new record with $17.1 million in college scholarships
NDCL's Class of 2018 set an all-time school record by earning $17.1 million in scholarships and grants over the next four years from colleges and 

PRINCETON-BOUND: Principal Mr. Joseph A. Waler congratulates senior Magan Ha, this year's recipient of the Sister Jacquelyn Gusdane Service Award, following Monday's Senior Honors Assembly. Magan will attend Princeton University this fall..
universities nationwide, Principal Mr. Joseph A. Waler proudly announced during Monday evening's Senior Honors Ceremony.  
   
"The scholarships offered to our seniors prove how their hard work, the professional expertise of our teachers and counselors, and the love and expectations of their parents come together to catch the attention—and the scholarship dollars—of colleges and universities nationwide," Mr. Waler said. "This year's class is truly exceptional."
   
Monday's ceremony recognized dozens of seniors for their scholastic and other accomplishments over the past four years, including seniors Hailey Oppenlander and Nora Nelson, who earned the Top Scholar Award for having the highest grade-point averages in the class. Both will attend the University of Notre Dame in the fall.
  
For exemplifying the mission of NDCL in their lives, seniors Matthew Bartolotta, Nathan Lewandowski, Kathleen Shaughnessy, and Makayla White received the Living the Truth in Love Award.
  
Classmates Sarah Sahlani and Zachary Zienka were honored with the Sisters of Notre Dame Distinguished Graduate Award. Their names will be inscribed in a book of recognition at the SND Motherhouse in Rome.
   
Senior Magan Ha received the Sister Jacquelyn Gusdane Service Award in recognition of her service that impacts, inspires and transforms the world. Sister Jacquelyn served as NDCL president from 2007-2017.
   
For a complete list of all award recipients, download the ceremony's program