Rachel Erin Gregory is the class of 2021 Valedictorian. Rachel is the daughter of Ingrid and Glenn Gregory of Rutland. She attended Christ the King School prior to her enrollment at MSJ.
While in attendance, Rachel maintained High Academic Honors throughout her career, and was actively involved in a variety of clubs and activities, including the Josephite Chapter of the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society; she was elected student body Secretary in her senior year. In addition, Rachel earned Varsity letters and was a team Captain in Cheer and Softball, and represented MSJ as an Academy Host/Student Ambassador.
Rachel will be attending Boston College in the fall pursuing a degree in Nursing.
Ella Rose Paquin is the class of 2021 Salutatorian. Ella is the daughter of Kelley Paquin of West Rutland and Keith Paquin of Rutland; she attended West Rutland School prior to her enrollment at MSJ.
While in attendance, Ella maintained High Academic Honors throughout her career and was a member of the Josephite Chapter of the National Honor Society. Ella was actively involved in a variety of clubs and activities; she was elected senior representative to the student government in her senior year, earned Varsity letters and was a Varsity letter winner and team Captain in Basketball and Softball, and represented MSJ as an Academy Host/Student Ambassador.
A UVM Green and Gold Scholar, Ella will be attending the University of Vermont – Grossman School of Business in the fall.
This year Mount Saint Joseph Academy is proud to award Pearl Anne Bellomo the 2021 Veritas et Puritas Award.
Pearl Anne Bellomo is the daughter of Anthony and Audrey Bellomo. Pearl attended Christ the King School prior to her enrollment at MSJ, where she maintained High Academic Honors and was member of the Josephite Chapter of the National Honor Society, the Josephite Chapter of the National Art Honor Society, a dedicated four year member of the Mount Saint Joseph Academy Music Department, and a varsity athlete in Cross Country, Cheer, and Tennis where she served as captain her senior year.
Pearl has also served her school as a Academy Host/Student Ambassador, and is a recipient of the 2021 City of Rutland Scholarship. Peal will be attending Castleton University in the fall.
This year Mount Saint Joseph Academy is proud to award Makayla Jane Williams the 2021 Veritas et Puritas Award.
Makayla Jane Williams is the daughter of Donald and Robin Williams. Makayla attended Wallingford Elementary School and Mill River Union High School prior to attending Mount Saint Joseph Academy, where she has maintained High Academic Honors, and was a member of the Josephite Chapter of the National Honor Society as well as the Josephite Chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society. Makyala earned varsity letters in Cheer, Basketball, and Softball and has been a longtime and dedicated member of Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance.
Makayla has also served her school as a Academy Host/Student Ambassador, and will be attending The Catholic University of America in the fall.