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Samantha Loss
Congratulations to Class of 2026 graduate Sophie Epshteyn for being featured in the graduation issue of the Catholic Standard.
Congratulations to Class of 2026 graduate Sophie Epshteyn for being featured in the graduation issue of the Catholic Standard.
In a special "Graduate Spotlight", Sophie reflects on how her time at the Academy of the Holy Cross prepared her to pursue nursing at Georgetown University through leadership, service, academic excellence, and a commitment to caring for others.
We are incredibly proud of Sophie and can't wait to see all she accomplishes as she continues to live out our mission of courage, compassion, and scholarship. 
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