As the school year ends, we are filled with pride for the remarkable Staten Island Academy Class of 2026. These students have developed into thoughtful scholars, talented artists, dedicated athletes, and compassionate leaders. Today, we celebrate not only their incredible achievements, but also the bright futures that await them.
The members of the Class of 2026 have earned acceptance to an impressive array of colleges and universities across the country, a true reflection of their commitment and the unwavering support of their families and teachers. Each student has found a place, from vibrant city campuses to renowned research universities, that speaks to who they are and who they are becoming.
We are thrilled to share the future of our graduating seniors:
- Nicholas Acquilano – Villanova University
- XianLing (Jayden) Ai – Northeastern University
- Hideki Aizu – Carnegie Mellon University
- Patricia Block-Sheehan – Yale University
- Olivia Borgognone – New York University
- Ming (Adam) Chen – University of California, San Diego
- Leah Dalton – University of Massachusetts – Amherst
- Zach Dalton – University of Arizona
- Kali DeCristoforo – University of Miami
- Leora Gotto – University of Tampa
- Ayden Howe – Fairfield University
- Alice Liu – University of Southern California
- Angelina LoCicero – Fordham University
- Noah Lubrano – Virginia Tech
- Lorenzo Malpeso – University of Mississippi
- Veronica Mar – Stevens Institute of Technology
- Gabriella Mule – Providence College
- Luke Mullins – Villanova University
- Georgy Nazarenko – University at Buffalo (SUNY)
- Danny Nowak – University of Miami
- Jacob Olbrich – St. Thomas University
- Hailey Parcell – Elon University
- Davide Pescerelli – Hunter College, CUNY
- Nicholas Puccio – New York University
- Skylar Raffone – University of Pittsburgh
- Nicolo Raineri – Fairfield University
- Diego Santos Flores – New York University
- Simon Smith – New York University
- Solomon Tatchou-Fami – Baruch College, CUNY
- Shiv Thakkar – Fordham University
- Hudson Tierney – Vanderbilt University
- Ryan Tserlin – Lindenwood University
- Fallon Tzoulis – Fashion Institute of Technology
- Chloe Vayner – Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
- Michele Volnikov – University of Rhode Island
- Johan Wielens – Tufts University
- Jiawei (Kay) Zhang – University of California, Santa Barbara
- Yi (Melody) Zhang – University of California, Santa Barbara
As this chapter closes and a new one begins, we have no doubt that the Class of 2026 will take with them everything that makes this community special — the curiosity, the kindness, and the drive that defined their time at Staten Island Academy. Their accomplishments go far beyond the academic, and the mark they have left on this school will be felt for years to come. To each and every one of you: Congratulations!
