Mission Statement

The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.

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Athletes & College

Strength. Success. Sisterhood.

Many of our alumnae take their talents well beyond the Academy and we are just as proud of these LOTAs as they continue their career well beyond these doors.

Congratulations to these Class of 2019 LOTAs for committing to play their athletic sport in college!

Margaux Ryan '19 (Volleyball) - Bryant University

Ifeoma Okwara '19 (Volleyball) - University at Buffalo

Elizabeth Myers '19 (Lacrosse) - Fairfield University

Ashlyn McDonald '19 (Lacrosse) - Hofstra University

Alexandra Bruno '19 (Lacrosse) - Pennsylvania State University

Catherine Kiyonaga '19 (Rowing) - University Pennsylvania

 

Nicole Dao '19 (Volleyball) - New York University

Ella Torp '19 (Basketball) - The Catholic University of America

Bria Fuller '19 (Basketball) - Trinity College in Connecticut

Melanie McNamara '19 (Soccer) - Marquette University in Wisconsin

Alumnae Athletes

Each year the Academy sends many student-athletes to outstanding collegiate athletics programs. These young woman are shining examples of Tartan prowess on the field, the pitch, the court, and in the pool.

Basketball

Class of 2017
Amber Onyekwere - Salisbury University

Class of 2016
Anna-Sophia Capizzi - Haverford College

Class of 2014
Jillian Dunston - University of Michigan
Alexandra Lustig - Shepherd University

Class of 2013
Janae Brown - Robert Morris University
Taylor McCarley - University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Aliya Roseborough - Marymount University

Class of 2012
Lerae Ettienne - Sacred Heart University
Lanay Montgomery - West Virginia University
Jazmine Missouri - University of North Carolina Greensboro
Jordan Swails - Coppin State University
Pandora Wilson - Drexel University

Class of 2011
Akilah Bethel - West Virginia University
Jakari Thompson - Wingate University

Class of 2010
Kelly Mitchell - Washington College

Class of 2009
Natasha Thames - Temple University

Class of 2007
Robin Colbert - Appalachian State University
Monica McNutt - Georgetown University
Brittany Poindexter - George Mason University

Class of 2006
Porché Grant - University of South Florida

Class of 2005
Thea Littlepage - Delaware State University

Class of 1985
Lynne Hanrahan - Duke University

Class of 1981
Karen Elsner Davey - University of Richmond
Jacqueline Isreal Thomas - University of Richmond

Class of 1980
Janet Hanrahan - The College of William and Mary
Carolyn Hodges Bergamini - Fairfield University

Class of 1979
Christina Reese Kasuda - University of Virginia

Class of 1978
Denise Lerch Brace - St. Mary's College

Class of 1977
Catherine Hanrahan - James Madison University
Sharon Hodges Repass - The Catholic University of America

Class of 1976
Lenore Reilly Martinez - The Catholic University of America

Class of 1973
Roberta Zmuda Greenspan - Dickinson College

Crew

Class of 2017
Emma Falkenstein - Hobart & William Smith Colleges

Class of 2012
Amanda Murphy - Fairfield University

Class of 2010
Madeline Haaga - La Salle University

Class of 2009
Jennifer Broring - Saint Joseph's University

Class of 2008
Emily Goldberg - Drexel University

Class of 2006
Meredith Gobbi - Syracuse University

Class of 2005
Kylie Sobel - Fordham University
Julia Martin - Bucknell University
Maureen McDermitt - Temple University
Kelsey Welch - Loyola University Maryland
Carla Weimers - Washington College

Class of 1992
Bridget Daly Hankin - College of the Holy Cross

Cross Country

Class of 2011
Brianna Darling - St. Mary's College of Maryland

Field Hockey

Class of 2013
Colleen Sullivan - Seton Hill University
Hannah Suttle - Wake Forest University

Class of 2012
Jillian Genovese - University of Maryland College Park

Class of 2010
Kathryn Cecere - Franklin & Marshall University

Class of 2008
Christina Benedetti - Washington & Lee University

Class of 2005
Meghan Norton - Dickinson University

Class of 2003
Jennifer Slough - Yale University

Class of 1976
Lenore Reilly Martinez - The Catholic University of America

Golf

Class of 2012
Mary "MJ" Nogay - Presbyterian College

Class of 2005
Caroline Hailey - Franklin & Marshall College

Gymnastics

Class of 2010
Kathryn Rogers - Brown University

Class of 2009
Danielle Wishart - Bowling Green State University

Ice Hockey

Class of 2013
Gracie Shewell - Plymouth State University

Class of 2009
Danielle Dellarco - Colby College

Lacrosse

Class of 2018
Mary Heitkemper- Butler University Mary Muldoon- Penn State

Class of 2017 Kelly Horning - Fairfield University. Grace McCrery - Old Dominion University

Class of 2016
Kelly Foley - Fairfield University
Kelsea Konz - University of Delaware
Michaela Lucas - Mercer University
Kate Taylor - Boston College

Class of 2015
Delaney Muldoon - Penn State University
Logan Smet - Monmouth University
Jackie Branthover - Central Connecticut State University

Class of 2014
Kristyn Gaines - University of Connecticut
Nicole Lantuh - Mount Saint Mary's University

Class of 2013
Cristina McCarthy - James Madison University

Class of 2012
Mara Cassidy - Dickinson College
Shannon Gallagher - Winthrop University
Monica Lucas - University of Denver


Class of 2011
Megan Taylor - Dickinson College

Class of 2010
Katie Slater - University of Virgina
Kellie Looney - SUNY Cortland

Class of 2009
Caitlin Townsend - Fairfield University
Hayley Katzenberger - University of Florida
Corey Barry - St. Joseph's University

Class of 2008
Christina Benedetti - Washington & Lee University
Kelley Brady - Fairfield University
Grace Dinn - St. Joseph's University
Kathryn Delaney - Franklin & Marshall University
Julia Nagle - Harvard University
Lauren Kerley - Saint Francis University

Class of 2007
Kristen Coleman - Fairfield University and Georgetown University
Ashley Fischer - United States Naval Academy

Class of 2005
Patricia Hunter - Pfeiffer University
Erin Looney - Pfeiffer University
Alison Solomon - Franklin & Marshall University
Carolyn Rodda - Guilford College
Leanne Wurst - St. Joseph's University


Class of 2004
Jacqueline Lodge - The Catholic University of America
Bridget Looney - Syracuse University

Class of 2002
Erin McCarthy - Salisbury University

Class of 1978
Denise Lerch Brace - St. Mary's College

Soccer

Class of 2018

Lily Behrens- The Catholic University of America Samantha Ferguson- Virginia Commonwealth University

Christine Mpembele - Mount Aloysius College

Class of 2017 Amy Mortensen - Rollins College

Class of 2014
Jaime DePaul - Carson-Newman College
Maribeth Harrington - Washington College
Danielle White - Dickinson College

Class of 2013
Ariana Fryer - The University of Delaware

Class of 2012
Christine Clark - Salisbury University
Kamaria Coley - Vassar College
Loda Opot - Duquesne University

Class of 2010
Colleen Dinn - Georgetown University

Class of 2005
Molly Weir - University of Pennsylvania

Class of 2004
Karen Waskewich - Georgetown University

Softball

Class of 2012
Annie McAuliffe - Xavier University

Class of 2011
Katherine Walsh - Salisbury University

Class of 2010
Kaitlyn Burns - Washington & Jefferson College

Class of 2008
Diane Lightner - Alvernia College
Laney Parr - Gettysburg College

Class of 2001
Kimberly McCall - Methodist College

Class of 2000
Gracie Green Smith - Hofstra University

Swimming and Diving

Class of 2018 Kate von Heeringen- The Catholic University of America

Class of 2017
Madison Kelly - Saint Louis University
Lizanne Passaro - Mount St. Mary's University

Class of 2012
Ashleigh Ferguson - University of South Carolina

Class of 2011
Katie Rogers - Virginia Tech

Class of 2010
Melissa Erickson - SUNY Oneonta
Julia Hondros - Drexel University

Class of 2009
Jennifer Kotonias - University of Maryland Baltimore County
Jessica Donahue - University of Vermont

Class of 2008
Meghan Barry - Loyola University Maryland
Lauren Weldon - Old Dominion University

Class of 2007
Sarah Erickson - Wingate University
Carly Gibson - Miami University
Margaret Hostage - Stanford University

Class of 2005
Kaitlin MacDonald - Saint Francis University

Class of 2002
Kate Homan Tyrrell - University of Maryland, College Park

Class of 1976
Lenore Reilly Martinez - The Catholic University of America

Synchronized Skating

Class of 1997
Elizabeth "Libby" Rhoads - Miami University

Tennis

Class of 2017
Dorothy "Dori" Mesmer - Virginia Tech

Class of 2010

Christina Woodward - Salisbury University

Class of 2009

Maria Fucillo - University of Virginia

Class of 2002
Jasmine Jaysingh - St. Bonaventure University

Class of 1993
Evin Bail O'Keeffe - Chestnut Hill College

Track and Field

Class of 2016
Alise Green - Guilford College

Class of 2015
Grace Goulding - American University
Taylor Hagins - Loyola University New Orleans

Class of 2013
Caroline Clark - University of Virginia

Class of 2011
Danielle Tafuri - University of North Carolina Wilmington

Class of 2000
Katina McCrory Hunter - Boston College

Volleyball

Class of 2018 Jade Parchment- North Carolina State

Class of 2017
Emily Ryan - University of California - Los Angeles
Jessica Falcinelli - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Gianna Carmona - Frostburg State University

Class of 2016
Megan McTigue - University of Maryland - College Park
Nell Drummey - University of Maryland - College Park

Class of 2015
Ellie Goodwin - Towson University

Class of 2014
Rhamat Alhassan - University of Florida
Carlise Cardoza - Howard University
Kristen Falcinelli - University of New England

Class of 2013
Taylor Gallart - University of Central Florida

Class of 2011
Mary-Riley Huelbig - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy