Congratulations Class of 2024!
Notre Dame is proud to introduce our 2024 graduates. Thank you for an unforgettable four years. We are so proud of you! A schedule of senior activities is listed below, along with recognition of Honor Stoles and our 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
Happy senior week!
Graduates and parents/guardians only should attend. Graduates should arrive at 3:30 p.m. for pictures. Attire is formal. Girls should wear modest dress, dress shoes and have no exposed shoulders. Boys should wear shirt, tie, coat and dress shoes. Ceremony begins at 4:00 p.m. in King Hall.
Seniors can wear a t-shirt of the college they will be attending next year. Shirt should be appropriate and worn with dress code bottoms.
The Living Rosary and May Crowning will begin at 1:30 p.m. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. Seniors will be dismissed from 7th hour to put on graduation gowns (no caps) in the cafetorium. Attire is formal. Girls should wear modest dress, dress shoes and have no exposed shoulders. Boys should wear shirt and tie under gown and dress shoes. This event will be streamed on Notre Dame’s YouTube channel @NotreDameRegionalHighSchool
Pop Concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in King Hall. Tickets are $5 per person and available at the door.
Seniors can wear a uniform shirt that can be signed, with uniform bottoms. Shirts should be signed in between classes or at lunch so as to not disrupt any classes. Please bring your own sharpie.
The Notre Dame Band Concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in King Hall. Admission is free.
Exams will take place on Friday & Monday, with make-up exams being held on Tuesday, May 14. Notre Dame dress code is required on exam days.
If your exam is on May 10, you do not have that class on May 13. If your exam is on May 13, you DO have that class on May 10. If a senior is exempt from a final exam (must have at least an A- average for the semester), that senior does not need to be present for class either day. If you have no class or exam first period, you do not have to be in homeroom. If you have a first period class or exam, you do have to be in homeroom. On exam days, you are present only when you have an exam or scheduled class. Your teacher should inform you.
All Chromebooks must be dropped off at the library by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13 (last day of senior finals). Notre Dame Google Apps for Education licensing will be removed from the device. Please make sure your Chromebook is charged. Devices will be ready for pickup in the Commons following graduation practice on Thursday, May 16.
Attendance for Baccalaureate Mass is mandatory. Students should park on the west side of the front doors, near the Holy Family Shrine, and enter through the cafetoria door. Individual pictures in caps and gowns will be taken at 8:15 a.m. in the gym. A class picture will be taken at 9:00 a.m. (tassel should be on the left for the picture). Seniors, do not be late for pictures! Attire is formal. Girls should wear modest dress, dress shoes and have no exposed shoulders. Boys should wear shirt and tie under gown and dress shoes. Caps will not be worn during Mass. Seniors are dismissed after Mass.
Families of graduates are welcome to attend and should arrive by 10:00 a.m. This event will be streamed on Notre Dame’s YouTube channel @NotreDameRegionalHighSchool
Seniors should assemble in King Hall by 9:30 a.m. Do not be late. Seniors should park on the west side of the front doors, near the Holy Family Shrine, and enter through the cafetoria door. Girls should wear modest dress, dress shoes and have no exposed shoulders. Boys should wear shirt and tie under gown and dress shoes. Tassel will be on the right. Seniors will process to the gym in graduation order. Immediately following the awards ceremony, seniors will practice for the graduation ceremony. No one may leave for any reason between awards and practice. All seniors must be present for the practice, and practice ends when we get it right. Cooperation will speed dismissal. Do not make plans for the afternoon.
Families of graduates are welcome to attend and should arrive by 10:00 a.m. This event will be streamed on Notre Dame’s YouTube channel @NotreDameRegionalHighSchool
Graduates should arrive by 12:15 p.m. and park on the back lot and enter through the 500 wing door. Boys will dress in room 522 and girls in room 521. No parents or friends are to be in the classroom wings of the school. Seniors should not alter caps or gowns. Tassels will start on the right side. At the end of the ceremony, seniors will process to the front parking lot for a class.
Graduation begins at 1:30 p.m. Each graduate can obtain up to 10 tickets. Seniors will receive information on claiming their tickets. This event will be streamed on Notre Dame’s YouTube channel @NotreDameRegionalHighSchool
GRADUATES
Lily Ahlvin
Blanca Albuixech-Robinson
Addison Beussink
Susan Boyd
Andrew Brandon
Rylee Britton
Elizabeth Brooks
Jacob Brown
Laynie Brown
Julia Campbell
Julia Cisneros
Brycen Clark
Jake Coalter
Emily Darby
Charlton Davis
Erica DeBrock
Evan DeJournett
Audrey Deken
Emma Duenne
Gavin Dunn
Emery Edwards
Michael Edwards
Lauren Eftink
Slade Engelke
Carson Essner
Alexandra Etherton
Jack Evans
Blake Fehr
Mya French
Salvatore Galati
Vita Galati
Tyler Gamel
Andrew Gardner
William Gardner
Luke Gilmore
Noah Glastetter
Dominic Hamby
Thomas Hampson
Madeline Hendrickson
Cameron Hinkebein
Paul Hinkle
Lily Huff
Sami Hussein
Umme Jahin
Lilly James
Sieara Joiner
Madison Keck
Liam Kesterson
Mya Laster
Tristan LeGrand
Caroline Logel
Karley McBride
Virginia McConnell
Daniel McDowell
Katherine Mirgaux
Suna Mungee
Marissa Naughton
Aubrey Neumeyer
Keegan Noel
Charlotte Oliver
Julianne Oliver
Sarah Patterson
Emmett Pfeifer
Michaela Pittman
Gabriel Raines
Eric Retz
Luke Richey
Benjamin Schnurbusch
Joshua Schnurbusch
Blake Schreckenberg
Luke Seyer
Hayden Shenberg
Bryce Sides
Neil Smith
Ryan Smith
Stephen Southard
Reagyn Strickland
Joseph Stroup
Jacqueline Taylor
Brayden Tingwall
Juan Tomas
Avery Wagoner
Madison Walker
Charles West
Madelyn White
VALEDICTORIAN - LUKE RICHEY
Luke Richey has been named Notre Dame Regional High School’s Valedictorian for the class of 2024. Richey is the son of Wade & Rachel Richey of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
At Notre Dame, Richey has served as president of the National Honor Society, secretary of the National Spanish Honor Society, president of FBLA, as well as sophomore and junior class presidents. Richey has also served as captain of the scholar bowl team and as a member of both soccer and tennis teams. He has been named to the All-District Scholar Bowl team twice and the All-District and All-Conference Soccer teams once.
Richey has been named a 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist, a National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program Scholar, a Missouri Scholars 100 Recipient, a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Nominee, and a U.S. Senate Youth Program State Finalist. He has received two gold medals on the National Spanish Exam, a bronze medal on the National French Exam, and medaled in five Math Field Day events. He has also received the Missouri STEM Signing Day Scholarship and the University of Missouri’s Perfect Score and Stamps Scholarships.
Richey has also served as District 15 president and vice president for FBLA, and he is a two-time state champion in FBLA competitive events.
Richey has attended the Missouri Scholars Academy, Missouri Boys State, and the University of Missouri’s Constitutional Democracy Academy. He also participated in the 2024 Franciscan Volunteer Program.
Richey has not finalized his plans for after graduation, and is currently deciding between attending the University of Chicago, the University of Missouri, Bowdoin College, and Washington University in St. Louis. He plans to pursue a major in the field of engineering.
Richey said, “I would like to thank my family, teachers, coaches, and friends for always supporting me and helping me become who I am today.”
SALUTATORIAN - BLANCA ALBUIXECH-ROBINSON
Blanca Albuixech-Robinson has been named Notre Dame Regional High School’s Salutatorian for the class of 2024. She is the daughter of Lourdes Albuixech and Colin Robinson, and is a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Herrin, IL.
Albuixech-Robinson has been a varsity swimmer for Notre Dame since her freshman year. She participates in the Friends of the Library Club, and is on the makeup crew for both the fall play and spring musical. She is the vice president, secretary and treasurer for the National French Honor Society. Albuixech-Robinson says she spends the majority of her time working at Wal-Mart to save for college.
Albuixech-Robinson studied abroad in France during her junior year. She said, “Although I did miss out on certain events and have had to finish some credits this year, I do not regret it at all. I believe the experience gave me a wider perspective of the world and even solidified my interest in physics thanks to my teacher, Mr. Mulley. During my time there, I was able to learn a third language and make connections with people I would not have otherwise. I believe that if anyone has the chance to study abroad, they should.”
After graduation, Albuixech-Robinson plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to major in Aerospace Engineering while obtaining a double minor in French and Astrophysics.
“I would like to thank mi mamá especially for always pushing me to work harder and to not give up even when it seems to be the easiest option.”