OLM School Holds Graduation, Awards Luncheon
East Greenwich, RI – Our Lady of Mercy School held its graduation ceremony for 24 eighth graders on Friday, June 5 at OLM Church. Students processed in to Pomp and Circumstance and heard readings from scripture before the Graduate reflection, which was given by Student Council President Grace Mitchell after a welcome from Vice President Bobby Calabro and readings from scripture.
Students then had a chance to present roses to their parents as a symbol of appreciation for their dedication and sacrifice in sending them to OLM, while honoring the school’s patron, Our Lady of Mercy. After an address from Principal Patrick McNabb, OLM Pastor Father Bernard Healey distributed diplomas, along with Associate Pastor Fr. Joseph Brodeur and Eighth Grade teacher Kathleen Kerrin.
In addition to the traditional caps and gowns, each student was wearing a commemorative OLM School Medal, which was presented to them on Sunday, May 31 as the class celebrated Mass with the parish community. Following the Mass, the graduates and their families gathered at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown for an awards luncheon. There, students were honored for academic excellence in all subjects as well as Christian Values and the Sister Jeanne M. Barry R.S.M Circle of Mercy Award for dedication to the school’s mission.
Of the 24 graduates, 14 were awarded Presidential Medals for Academic Excellence with seven earning Gold Medals – awarded to students who achieved a 95% overall average for each middle school year and seven receiving Silver – awarded to students who achieved a 90% overall average for each middle school year.
With a tradition of excellence in Catholic education since 1951, Our Lady of Mercy School supports its students as they strive to be the saints and scholars that God is calling them to be. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Pre-K through Grade 8, co-educational Catholic school located in East Greenwich, RI offers its students the opportunity to pursue excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts in a nurturing environment built upon the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Our Lady of Mercy School
Class of 2026
Taylor Areson LaSalle Academy
Aileen Block (PG) The Prout School
Robert Calabro LaSalle Academy
Luciana Calero (PS) LaSalle Academy
Caroline Colligan (PS) The Prout School
Harper Costa North Kingstown High School
Virginia Douglas (PS) BayView Academy
Alex Feeney (PS) North Kingstown High School
Maya Ghorayeb North Kingstown High School
Adam Hayes (PG) North Kingstown High School
Emma Martin LaSalle Academy
Grace Mitchell (PG) (SJ) LaSalle Academy
Vivian O’Gorman (PS) Saint Raphael Academy
Morgan Oliver (PS) LaSalle Academy
Luciano Petrarca East Greenwich High School
Jack Price (PG) LaSalle Academy
Adelle Provencal (PG) BayView Academy
Brayden Saltmarsh Bishop Hendricken High School
Jase Simonelli (PG) The Wheeler School
Lucas Sisco, Warwick North Kingstown High School
Lily Slocum (PG) Moses Brown School
Noah Vetovis (PS) LaSalle Academy
Emily Walsh North Kingstown High School
Code: PG: Presidential Gold Award; PS – Presidential Silver award; SJ-Sr. Jeanne “Circle of Mercy” Award
