Newton Students Enroll At College Of The Holy Cross

Newton MA

27 August, 2021

11:48 AM

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NEWTON, MA — The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester is congratulating 822 incoming freshman who will be starting classes in September, including 11 students from Newton. Applicants to Holy Cross distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics, said the school in a news release. The new "Crusaders" will move in on Saturday, August 28 and begin classes on Monday, September 6. The following students from Newton have joined the Holy Cross Class of 2025: Alexander Atalla of Newton CenterSeamus Burke of NewtonvilleElizabeth Donovan of WabanOlivia Dubin of Newton HighlandsSarah Iannone of NewtonHenry Linton of NewtonKatrina Mastoras of Chestnut HillCaroline Merrigan of AuburndaleJenna Peterson of West NewtonCatalina Powderly of NewtonNicholas Wang of Waban The Class of 2025 includes students from 33 states and 15 countries and is made up of 54% women and 46% men, with 23% of students coming from ethnically diverse backgrounds and 16% as first-generation college students. "I am thrilled to welcome Holy Cross' Class of 2025 - a vibrant and diverse group of exceptional students who are also one of the most academically accomplished classes in the College's history," said Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau in a statement. "I can't wait to see what you do and how you will grow ethically, spiritually and intellectually on The Hill." Founded in 1843, The College of the Holy Cross is an exclusively undergraduate college of 3,100 students and renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. For more information, click here.