Andrew Appert, Blessed Trinity

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ATLANTA—The school year is fast approaching its inevitable conclusion, and those long-awaited graduation ceremonies loom.

Kristina Jespersen, St. Pius X

Following an annual tradition, The Georgia Bulletin has taken the opportunity to shine the spotlight on some of the extraordinary high school seniors who grace our Catholic schools in the area.

Andrea Burkle, Holy Spirit Prep

Leaders at the seven Catholic high schools in the Atlanta Archdiocese were asked to nominate a graduating student they believe represents a role model for their students—a student who symbolizes the drive and faith and compassion of the student body—someone that the faculty watched grow from a wide-eyed freshman to a confident leader.

Ange Mvilongo, Our Lady of Mercy

Among these profiles are a senior who teaches a special needs student to ice skate, a teen who started a charity for children struggling with cancer, and a French-speaking immigrant who began her school career answering all questions with a yes or a no without understanding the question.

Gatlin Winter, Pinecrest Academy

These profiles and all of the others illuminate an attribute of perseverance.

As these young people and all their classmates step toward the future in the next weeks, we wish them well.

Joanna Lu, Marist School

We are proud to share their stories.

Will Keen, Monsignor Donovan High School