At All Saints Catholic School, we strive to form students who not only pursue academic excellence but also live lives rooted in faith, service, and compassion. Today, we are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our own whose journey reflects all of these values — Arianny Avila, Class of 2025, the recipient of this year’s St. Thomas Aquinas Award.

The St. Thomas Aquinas Award is a diocesan honor presented to students in their final year of elementary or high school who have demonstrated strong academic accomplishment and who exemplify the Gospel Values we are called to live as followers of Christ. These values—service, integrity, compassion, humility, and love—are not only taught at All Saints but are lived out daily by students like Arianny.

Throughout her time at All Saints, Arianny has consistently distinguished herself in the classroom with her curiosity, discipline, and dedication to learning. But what truly sets her apart is the way she lives her faith in everyday moments. Whether it’s on the cross country field, the basketball court, acting as a student ambassador giving tours to prospective families, or serving as a “big buddy” to our lower school students, Arianny exhibits the traits of faith, service, and compassion. Her kindness and leadership shine in all these roles, touching the lives of many in our community.

Her teachers and peers describe her as thoughtful, gracious, and deeply committed to doing what is right. She leads not for recognition, but from a place of sincere faith and a desire to serve others—exactly the kind of leadership we hope to inspire in all our students.

We congratulate Arianny on this well-deserved recognition. She is a shining example of what it means to be a Saint, and we are confident that she will continue to do great things as she takes the next step in her academic and faith journey at Notre Dame Prep for high school. 

Well done, Arianny — we are so proud of you!