Erin – Prince of Peace | Purcell Marian Graduate
Erin attended Prince of Peace elementary school and graduated from Purcell Marian with a CISE high school scholarship.
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Rae’Niyah – Corryville | MND class of 2026
Rae’Niyah, known as Rumor to her friends, is a sophomore at Mount Notre Dame High School. Her friends describe her as a loyal person who loves to help and encourage others.
Jimmy – St. William | Elder class of 2028
Jimmy has attended St. William since kindergarten and is eager to begin high school at Elder in the fall. Originally from Guatemala, he deeply cherishes his family and cultural roots.
Bitanya – Holy Family | Seton | UC class of 2026
Bitanya’s family immigrated to the US in 2007, seeking a better life. At Holy Family, she received tremendous support as the sole English-speaking person in her household.
Geraldina – Holy Family | St. Ursula class of 2025
A CISE scholarship enabled Geraldina to attend Saint Ursula Academy where she is a Student Ambassador and very involved in musical theater and the arts.
Amirou – Corryville Catholic | La Salle class of 2027
Amirou and his twin sister, Aminatou, have attended Corryville Catholic since second grade. This year, both siblings received CISE high school scholarships and will attend Catholic high schools in the fall.