Georgia Bulletin

The Newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta

  • Our Lady of Mercy High School senior Essai Flores will attend New York University. Flores participated in a number of extracurricular activities during high school, but he distinguishes himself as the first person in his family to attend college. Photo By Michael Alexander
  • In addition to being a St. Pius X High School senior, Will Gillett is an entrepreneur. The most lucrative business he runs is the photography company, which began on the sidelines of St. Pius’ football field. Gillett will attend Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville. Photo By Michael Alexander
  • Sophie Gonzalez of Marist School
  • Blessed Trinity High School senior Devon Krapcho will attend the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind. Krapcho served as a student ambassador and played on the varsity soccer team during his high school years at Blessed Trinity. Photo By Michael Alexander
  • Holy Spirit Preparatory School senior Sarah Martin sits before her pastel drawing entitled “Love Hurts.” She is a member of the National Art Honor Society. Martin will attend the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus. Photo By Michael Alexander
  • Pinecrest Academy senior Evan Montalbano is a self-taught guitarist. At the age of 14 he encountered personal tragedy when his mother died unexpectedly. With the support of his grandparents, godfather and the school community, Montalbano persevered in his time of grief, and he will attend the University of Georgia, Athens. Photo By Michael Alexander
  • Balbina Ramos of Msgr Donovan High School

Our Lady of Mercy High School senior Essai Flores will attend New York University. Flores participated in a number of extracurricular activities during high school, but he distinguishes himself as the first person in his family to attend college. Photo By Michael Alexander

Atlanta

Inspiring portraits from the Class of 2014

Published May 15, 2014

Each spring, Catholic high schools are asked by The Georgia Bulletin to nominate a standout senior whose unique qualities make him or her an inspiration and a source of vitality at the school, often quietly, far from the spotlight. From the class of 2014, here are this year’s seven profiles, including young entrepreneurs, students becoming the first in their family to enter college, students overcoming struggles with illness and tragedy and discovering leadership gifts and artistic talents, nurtured by attentive teachers.

The students are:

Essai Flores, Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fayetteville

Will Gillett, St. Pius X High School, Atlanta

Sophie Gonzalez, Marist School, Atlanta

Devon Krapcho, Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell

Sarah Martin, Holy Spirit Prep School, Atlanta

Evan Montalbano, Pinecrest Academy, Cumming

Balbina Ramos, Monsignor Donovan High School, Athens.