Catholic Central High School Celebrates Exceptional Achievements of the Class of 2025

Graduates Earn National Recognition, Prestigious Scholarships, and Acceptance into Top-Tier Universities

BURLINGTON, WI — Catholic Central High School is proud to announce the graduation of its distinguished Class of 2025, a group of 30 students whose achievements reflect not only academic excellence, but also the strength of character, leadership, and community engagement that define a Hilltopper education.

This year’s graduates have raised the bar with impressive milestones:

• Average GPA: 3.68

  • Average ACT Score: 23, with 7 students scoring 30 or higher (23%)

  • 11 graduates (37%) earned a perfect 4.0 GPA 

  • 23 students (77%) graduated with honors or high honors

  • 2 National Merit Finalists and 1 Commended National Merit Scholar

  • 28 of 30 students will pursue higher education at top universities or trade schools

  • More than $5.36 million in scholarship offers, with $1.1 million accepted

“Our students’ achievements are the result of their hard work, the support of their families, and the unwavering commitment of our teachers and staff,” said Acting CEO Marikris Coryell. “At Catholic Central, we don’t just prepare students for college and the trades—we prepare them for life, rooted in faith, service, and connection to the greater community.”

Among the class stand two remarkable student leaders:

• Valedictorian Clara Henderson will attend Harvard University to study molecular and cellular biology. Clara plans to become a doctor and credits her success to both rigorous academics and diverse co-curricular involvement—including athletics and state-level agriculture competitions.

  • Salutatorian Tenley Loos, a standout on and off the basketball court, will attend St. Norbert College to continue her academic and athletic career. In a recent interview, Tenley reflected on how hands-on science classes and deeply supportive educators helped spark her passion and purpose.

Graduates will be attending esteemed institutions including the University of Notre Dame, Marquette University, Loyola University, Iowa State University, and multiple University of Wisconsin campuses such as UW–Madison, Milwaukee, La Crosse, and River Falls.

The Class of 2025 was honored at Catholic Central’s Annual Honors Convocation, where dozens of local, state, and national scholarships were awarded—further underscoring the extraordinary caliber of this year’s graduates.

About Catholic Central High School 

With over 100 years of education, Catholic Central High School continues to instill Christian values through the wisdom of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Taking a holistic view of education with the conviction that the world can be changed through the transformation of individuals. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive community where students are challenged academically and spiritually to achieve their fullest potential. Our Hilltopper Tradition continues to focus on forming well-rounded individuals ready to make an impact in their communities and beyond. https://catholiccentralhs.org/

For more information, please contact:Georgean Selburg Executive Director of Admissions and DevelopmentCatholic Central High Schoolgselburg@cchsnet.org