March 2022
3.5.22
March 5, 2022
Austin Prep Celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass
"God who created you without you, will not save you without you."
- St. Augustine
Father Patrick Armano, School Chaplain, delivers the homily at the Ash Wednesday Mass.
The Austin Prep community gathered on March 2nd to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass. We wish everyone a blessed Lenten season. You can view photos from the day here.
Spirit Week Returns Next Week
Spirit Week makes its way to Austin Prep the week of March 7th - 11th. The week includes fun contests, charitable efforts, and a dress down pep rally day on Friday. If you have questions about Spirit Week, please reach out to Mr. Patrick Costello, Coordinator of Student Activities.
Yearbook Ads Due Tomorrow
Members of the Class of 2021 created Senior Tribute Ads, now it is the Class of 2022's turn.
Senior parents, the deadline to create a Senior Tribute Advertisement for your child in the 2022 Omega Yearbook is tomorrow, March 6th. Tribute ads are a great way to celebrate your child's achievements and include a personal message, such as pictures that show your child's growth throughout the years. The Yearbook Innovation website is designed to easily help you create an ad even if you don't feel very comfortable with technology. For more information and to order a Tribute Ad, click here. Please note: each graduating senior will receive one courtesy yearbook from the School. There is no need to purchase a yearbook at a later date.
Please reach out to Yearbook Teacher Ms. Nicolle Renick with questions.
Parents Association Meeting on Monday
The next Austin Prep Parents Association meeting will take place Monday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m. in person in the Gathering Room. All parents are welcome to join and participate. Head of School, Dr. James Hickey will also provide some school-wide updates. We hope you will join us!
Austin Prep Recognizes Women's History Month
This March, Austin Prep will honor Women's History Month by recognizing the vital influence and contributions of women on the history of the United States and the world. We also look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women in the Austin Prep community.
Next Community Mass is March 13th
The Daughters of Mary and the Campus Ministry staff look forward to celebrating Mass with you on March 13.
We look forward to our next Sunday Community Mass on March 13th in the Chapel of St. Augustine. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by a fellowship hour in the Dining Hall after Mass. To help us with our planning, we would ask families to please RSVP for the Mass and fellowship hour here. The Office of Campus Ministry looks forward to meeting you!
Memorial Scholarship Applications are Open
A special breakfast for recipients and families will occur on Friday, May 27th
It has been a while since we have honored Memorial Scholarship recipients in person, like we did with Olivia McDonald '22 in 2019.
There are a limited number of scholarships for which students in Grades 9-11 may apply for at this time for the 2022-2023 school year. Memorial Scholarships are available to our students due to the generosity of Austin Prep families and friends who have created funds in memory of a loved one.
The Memorial Scholarship Descriptions and Application are now available in the Student and Parent Portals. All application packages must be delivered to the office of Ms. Susan Belanger, Assistant Head for Administration and Special Projects on the 4th floor of St. Augustine Hall by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11th. Early applications are welcomed and appreciated. There will be no extensions and applications will not be accepted via email.
Formal presentations of the Memorial Scholarships will be made at a special breakfast for recipients and families on Wednesday, May 25th at 8:30 a.m. Award recipients will be notified by May 2nd.
Please direct all questions via email to Ms. Belanger at sbelanger@austinprep.org.
Austie Awards Video Submissions Due March 25th
The Austie Awards, Austin Prep’s very own video award show, is coming up on April 8th. APS Media has made a video encouraging all members of the Austin Prep community to enter their videos for a chance to win an Austie! Video submissions are due March 25th. For more information, click here.
Summer Session Registration Opens Monday
View the catalog below to explore opportunities
We are excited to offer students the opportunity to accelerate and expand their learning this summer through our 2022 Summer Session.
Students in Austin Prep’s Summer Session will experience a flexible, tailored schedule of enriching coursework taught by distinguished members of the Austin Prep faculty. Local travel, topical electives, enrichment courses, and skills-based courses will provide students with the building blocks to customize an invigorating, individualized program to sustain their academic progress this summer.
In the course catalog, you’ll learn about Austin Prep’s menu of exciting summer offerings and meet some of the accomplished faculty at the vanguard of this program. The 2022 Summer Session will include a selection of virtual and in-person opportunities as well as our new Austin Adventures Program, a local travel program geared for Middle School students.
Whether your student is looking to strengthen foundational skills in World Languages or Mathematics, to take a deeper dive in discovering new topics, or to prepare for the next leg of their academic journey, the Summer Session at Austin Prep will empower your student through engaging academic sessions, faculty mentorship, and the spirit of community. We invite you to join us this summer!
Registration opens on March 7, 2022.
If you have any questions about the 2022 Academic Summer Session, please contact Mr. Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School at mmclaughlin@austinprep.org.
Official Class Rings on Sale Now
Class Rings are available for purchase now for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The sale is running from Friday, March 4th until Friday, March 18th.
This Information Sheet will provide you with all of the details to purchase your Official Class Ring. You may scan the QR Code or click on the link provided on the sheet. Either one will direct you to our school’s specific website with Balfour.
The sheet includes a link to the Balfour brochure so that you may look through it beforehand to see all of the different options Balfour has to offer.
Balfour has also provided you with a finger sizer. Please print it out and follow the instructions on how to size your finger. You can always stop by a local jewelry store to get your size as well. For a limited time, Balfour is offering $42.00 off select Celestrium Rings! Place your order during the weeks designated on the sheet to receive this exclusive offer.
Please let Mr. Colin Kiley, Interim Dean of Students, know if you have any questions.
Sign Up for the Annual Golf Open!
The 34rd Annual Golf Tournament will take place on May 23, 2022 at Indian Ridge Golf Country Club in Andover, MA. Information about registration and sponsorships can be found here. Sign up for a golf foursome soon. This event will sell out!
The Annual Golf Tournament is vital in our efforts to continue to provide exceptional educational experiences for all our students. Proceeds from past golf tournaments have funded numerous campus initiatives, including the renovated David E. Nelson '81 Fitness Center and expanded parking on campus. We welcome your participation in the event, either as a golfer or sponsor. If you have questions about golf sponsorships or the event in general, please contact Ms. Susan Belanger, Assistant Head for Administration and Special Projects. We hope to see you on the course for another great day with friends in support of Austin Prep.
Black History Month Highlighted by Special Programming
Black History Month at Austin Prep concluded with a series of educational, extracurricular, and schoolwide events organized around the school’s yearlong theme of "Love one another as I have loved you," embedded in our Augustinian heritage and Catholic tradition. The theme was inspired by the Gospel of St. John and guides us in our yearlong planning across multiple departments.
JT Harold '05 visits campus
Mr. Jaycob Morales, Coordinator of Community Engagement and Inclusion, and Mrs. Jennifer Hodgdon, Director of Alumni Relations and Giving, hosted alumnus Trod (JT) Harold '05, who met with students on Tuesday to share both his "Lifer" experience at Austin Prep, and his personal and professional journey beyond 101 Willow Street. Harold is a police officer with the Cambridge Police Department, having graduated first in his class from the Cambridge/Northeastern
After sharing pieces of his story, Harold led students in a broad and lively conversation covering topics from the daily commute to/from Austin Prep, favorite books to read, post-high school plans, the influence his parents and friends have had on his journey, and advice that he would give to his 17-year-old self now, 17 years after graduating from Austin Prep.
6th grade students research prominent Black inventors
Alana Caralis '28 presented to classmates about inventor Lewis H. Latimer.
Sixth grade science classes celebrated Black History Month by highlighting different Black inventors. Each student was assigned an inventor and presented to classmates about the inventions and struggles the inventor may have faced. Many of the inventions are still used today.
Dance Team Seniors Honored
The Dance Team celebrated Friends and Family Night on March 3rd.
3.12.22
March 12, 2022
Spirit Week Concludes with Pep Rally
Cubby made an appearance and helped students get excited for Friday's Pep Rally.
Students enjoyed Spirit Week this past week, complete with lunchtime activities including BINGO and musical trivia, and a Friday Pep Rally, the first school-wide indoor pep rally in over two years.. Additionally, to help celebrate Spirit Week Student Government sponsored a toiletry drive through Advisory in support of Lazarus House Ministries. Thank you to all those in our community who participated!
Melissa Soep '27, Daniel Walsh '26 and Chris Tauro '28 show off toiletries collected for Lazarus House.
Join Us for Community Mass Tomorrow
We look forward to our next Sunday Community Mass tomorrow, March 13th in the Chapel of St. Augustine. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by a fellowship hour in the Dining Hall after Mass. To help us with our planning, we would ask families to please RSVP for the Mass and fellowship hour here. The Office of Campus Ministry looks forward to meeting you!
Hockey Teams Host MIAA Tournament Games Today
Today is a big day for our boys and girls ice hockey programs! Both teams have advanced to the MIAA Elite 8 Ice Hockey tournament, and details are outlined below:
GIRLS HOCKEY
#1 seed Austin Prep will host #9 seed HPNA
Saturday, March 12th at Merrimack College at 4:30pm
BOYS HOCKEY
#5 seed Austin Prep will host #13 BC High
Saturday, March 12th at Breakaway Ice Center 7:30pm
All tickets MUST be purchased in advance online. Please click to purchase TICKETS. Per MIAA regulations, no cash will be accepted. These games will sellout so buy your tickets soon.
We kindly remind all in attendance that together we are responsible to provide a safe, fun and exciting environment for the student-athletes involved. Thank you for your support of Austin Prep athletics. We look forward to cheering on our teams together!
Summer Session Registration is Open
We are excited to offer students the opportunity to accelerate and expand their learning this summer through our 2022 Summer Session.
Students in Austin Prep’s Summer Session will experience a flexible, tailored schedule of enriching coursework taught by distinguished members of the Austin Prep faculty. Local travel, topical electives, enrichment courses, and skills-based courses will provide students with the building blocks to customize an invigorating, individualized program to sustain their academic progress this summer.
In the course catalog, you’ll learn about Austin Prep’s menu of exciting summer offerings and meet some of the accomplished faculty at the vanguard of this program. The 2022 Summer Session will include a selection of virtual and in-person opportunities as well as our new Austin Adventures Program, a local travel program geared for Middle School students.
Whether your student is looking to strengthen foundational skills in World Languages or Mathematics, to take a deeper dive in discovering new topics, or to prepare for the next leg of their academic journey, the Summer Session at Austin Prep will empower your student through engaging academic sessions, faculty mentorship, and the spirit of community. We invite you to join us this summer!
To register for a course, click the button below:
If you have any questions about the 2022 Academic Summer Session, please contact Mr. Michael McLaughlin, Head of Middle School at mmclaughlin@austinprep.org.
Important Dates Calendar Released
Get your planning for the next academic year started now! We are pleased to release the 2022-2023 Important Dates Calendar, which can be found here as well as in the Parent and Student Portals. This calendar contains information pertinent to key dates in the academic calendar as well as holidays and vacations.
Austin Prep Recognizes Women's History Month
This March, Austin Prep will honor Women's History Month by recognizing the vital influence and contributions of women on the history of the United States and the world. We also look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women in the Austin Prep community.
Model UN Newsletter Summarizes Weekend Experience
In January, the Austin Prep Model United Nations team participated in the 69th session of Harvard's Model United Nations. Our students were joined by over 2,000 high school delegates and their faculty advisors with a staff of over 230 Harvard University undergraduates to learn about diplomacy, to connect with friends from around the world, and to offer solutions to some of the most pressing issues faced by our world today. Now, perhaps more than ever, the value of Model United Nations has never been clearer.
Model UN advisor Mr. Jon Whalen recently put together this great e-newsletter summarizing the events of that weekend. You can learn more about the Model UN experience here.
Continue to Monitor for COVID Symptoms Daily
The daily COVID checklist email below hit your inbox for the final time yesterday.
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic in a direction that seems to be more normal, Austin Prep will no longer be sending out the daily COVID-19 Symptoms Checklist. That said, the Health Office encourages individual families to continue to self monitor for symptoms included on the Checklist.
As a reminder, mask wearing is optional and a personal choice, irrespective of vaccination status. In alignment with mission, Austin Prep has a strong expectation that each individual's personal choice will be fully respected. Masks will remain a requirement of anyone entering or spending time in the Health Office.
Vaccination is highly encouraged and remains one of the most important ways to prevent COVID-19.
Please direct any questions or concerns you may have to School Nurses Kim Esakof or Diana Carlson in the Health Office at extensions 816 or 584.
Community Spotlight: Ms. Aprille Hibbard
Note: Our vibrant campus comes to life as a result of the talented students and faculty who make up the Austin Prep community. We look forward to periodically highlighting those individuals here in the Cougar Courier.
Hometown: Exeter, NH
Education/Degrees: Bachelor of Science from St. Joseph’s College in Maine and a Masters of Science from Michigan Technological University
Years at Austin Prep: 1st year
Years working in Education: 3rd year
Department/Area of Subject: Middle School Science Faculty
Describe a teacher who inspired you growing up: My high school Anatomy teacher Ms. Glaser really inspired me growing up. She was always so passionate about the subject she was teaching and that always made lessons more captivating and fun. She is the reason I went to college to study Biology, because she had a way of making science come to life. I do not remember most of my high school lessons, but because I could tell that she was excited to be there and teach, it made her lessons more memorable.
Do you have a motto you teach by? Or an expression you try to instill in your classroom?: I try to make each class fun. I love finding horrible music parodies that have to do with topics in class. A personal favorite is “Fossil Rock Anthem”. Science can be fun and it is ever changing. There is so much we have yet to learn!
If you weren’t a teacher, what career would you have?: Growing up I really wanted to be a doctor, specifically an OBGYN.
Favorite Quote: “Bright young women, sick of swimming, ready to stand” - Ariel
Fun fact (about you or your past; something colleagues & students might not ordinarily know): I served in Moldova with the Peace Corps as a Health Teacher. Before being assigned the village I would teach at, I had 10 weeks of training, where I learned a completely new language! I am now fluent in Romanian.
3.26.22
March 26, 2022
Girls Ice Hockey Captures MIAA Division I State Title
With Sunday's MIAA Division I State Championship victory over Arlington, the Girls Ice Hockey team finished the 2021-2022 season 27-0-0.
The Austin Prep Girls Ice Hockey team captured the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 1 State Championship with a 4-1 victory over Arlington High School on Sunday, March 20 at TD Garden. The win capped a historic season for the Cougars, finishing a perfect 27-0-0. Additionally, it marked the program's third state title, adding to the 2016 championship and the 2020 co-championship which was awarded to the team after the state final was halted as a result of the emerging Covid-19 pandemic.
With goals by Bree Anderson '25, Kathryn Karo '22, McKenzie Cerrato '23, and Isabel Hulse '22, and with 17 saves from Lauryn Hanafin '22, the title game was a display of Austin Prep's dominance this season, in which the Cougars outscored opponents by a staggering 145 goals, 156-11.
“Essentially this group has cemented themselves as the most successful sports team in the history of Austin Prep athletics. We knew the potential was there, but I didn’t know if we knew just how vast that greatness could be. It’s also very hard to be at A+ every single game. There have been games we’ve really had to grind through and dig deep. It’s an incredible accomplishment for this team, but easier said than done. And to go 27-0-0, that’s a rarity in any sport. Any gender. Any level, " Head Coach Stephanie Wood said.
In winning the 2022 state title, the Girls Ice Hockey program will be departing the MIAA on top. The team will join all of Austin Prep's athletic programs in the New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) for the 2022-23 school year.
To read more about the game, visit the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. For photos from the game, click here. (Photos Courtesy of Brendan Carpenter '16)
2022 St. Augustine Lecturer Announced
Fr. Bill Gabriel, O.S.A. will address the school community on Tuesday
Austin Prep recently announced that Fr. Bill Gabriel, O.S.A. will serve as the speaker for this year's St. Augustine Lecture Series. This year's lecture will take place Tuesday, March 29th at 8:30 a.m. in Richard J. Meelia Hall. The event will feature a question and answer segment for Austin Prep students. The remarks of St. Augustine Lecturers typically support the school's theme for the academic year. The basis for Fr. Gabriel's lecture will be this year's school theme. "Love one another as I have loved you".
Born and raised a Roman Catholic in New Hampshire, Fr. Bill felt a calling to religious life at the young age of eight, particularly inspired by an Augustinian Friar from Merrimack College who served as a pastor at Fr. Bill's local parish. Fr. Bill entered Villanova University in 2010, graduating in 2014 with an undergraduate degree in Theology. After graduation, Fr. Bill taught high school Theology and coached basketball in Delaware. After much contemplation and study, Fr. Bill joined the Order of St. Augustine in 2015 through the formation process. On June 26, 2021, Fr. Bill was ordained an Augustinian priest, and he accepted his first assignment as the Parochial Vicar, commonly referred to as the Associate Pastor, for the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, becoming one of the youngest Augustinians at the University. His ministry experience and interests include: Augustine and the Augustinian charism, secondary education, retreats, campus ministry, faith formation, as well as sports and spirituality.
About the St. Augustine Lecture Series
The St. Augustine Lecture Series began in 2015 and is designed to enrich the intellectual life of the school community by exposing students to accomplished individuals who share their experiences and lessons learned in life. Previous speakers include:
- Brian Montgomery, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary in the Executive Office of President Bush and former Housing & Urban Development Secretary for President Obama.
- Major General Charles W. Whittington, Jr., the Deputy Commanding General of Operations in the U.S. First Army.
- Dr. Steven DiSalvo, current President of Endicott College and Austin Prep Trustee.
- Grace Cotter Regan, the first female president of Boston College High School.
- Rev. Raymond F. Dlugos, OSB, an Austin Prep Trustee and Merrimack College’s Vice President of Mission and Ministry.
- Dr. Crystal Kuykendall, a recognized educator, attorney, author and motivational speaker who has continued to work with Austin Prep in our journey to continue the progress in building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, in support of our Augustinian values of veritas, unitas, and caritas.
- Fr. Bryan Hehir, the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Religion and Public Life at the Harvard Kennedy School, who is also the Secretary of Health and Social Services on the staff of Cardinal Sean O’Malley in the Archdiocese of Boston.
Next Community Mass is April 3
We look forward to our next Sunday Community Mass on April 3 in the Chapel of St. Augustine. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by a fellowship hour in the Dining Hall after Mass. To help us with our planning, we would ask families to please RSVP for the Mass and fellowship hour here. The Office of Campus Ministry looks forward to meeting you!
Please note, the Mass for Spring Sports Varsity Athletes will also be taking place at this time.
Save the Date | Day of Giving is April 7
These students have Austin Prep pride. Show yours on April 7 during our Annual Day of Giving!
Thursday, April 7 marks Austin Prep’s 4th Annual Day of Giving and the opportunity for our community to come together as one and show our pride in Austin Prep and our students’ education with a gift.
This year, we endeavor to increase participation again. All gifts support the Austin Prep Fund, which provides resources for professional development for our treasured faculty members, curricular and co-curricular programs for students and tuition assistance.
Be Austin Prep Proud. Your gift will make an impact.
Reflect on Austin Prep's 1992 Co-Ed Transition in Journey of the Heart
Ms. Celia Barletta (center), with fellow Lumen Award recipients Ms. Marla Pascucci-Byrne '26 and Mrs. Stephanie Choate.
We are pleased to provide you with the next edition of Journey of the Heart, our highlight of programs, activities, and initiatives at Austin Prep that exemplify our core values. Journey of the Heart is published on our website, where members of the faculty and staff will share their insights. Archived installments are available on our website, as well.
Ms. Celia Barletta started her Austin Prep Journey in 1985. Now in her 37th year of service, Ms. Barletta has served as a faculty member in the World Language Department (and currently Chair), Dean of Student Activities, Assistant Head for Academic Affairs, and was the 2020 Lumen Award recipient for teaching excellence. She was able to witness first hand Austin Prep's transition to a co-educational school in 1992. In this edition of Journey of the Heart, and as we celebrate Women's History Month, Ms. Barletta reflects on that experience, and specifically recalls working with the first group of admitted women students as they demonstrated our core values in action.
Marine Science Class Visits Parker River Wildlife Refuge
On Tuesday, Ms. Anjali Bhardwaj's honors marine science class went to Parker River Wildlife Refuge to explore a pristine estuary habitat that is comprised of beaches, dunes, forests, freshwater marsh, and 3,000+ acres of salt marsh. Before the trip, students in the class completed a lab using long-term data collected by scientists at Plum Island to investigate the rate of marsh soil elevation rise to see if different species of saltmarsh cordgrass and saltmarsh hay grass are keeping up with sea-level rise and if marsh elevation is rising in the same way where both types of vegetation live. The most obvious long-term threat to this incredible habitat is sea-level rise, which was a major focus of oceanography class the previous semester and was the basis of the class' current estuary lab. Students were able to explore the ecosystem they have spent a large amount of time studying and to see the area in their home state that could potentially be lost to many of the threats focused on in class. It was a great trip and a highlight was spotting a snowy owl in the dunes almost immediately after arriving at Parker River.
Austin Prep Prays for Peace
Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Yesterday, the Austin Prep Community joined together with Pope Francis and the bishops and priests from throughout the world in praying for peace. Pope Francis asked the bishops of the world and their priests to join him as he Consecrates Russia, Ukraine, and the whole world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Father offered the prayer of consecration at 5:00 p.m. Rome time. In the Chapel of St. Augustine, Austin Prep had Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 12:00 p.m. followed by the Prayer of Consecration in union with the Pope and finally Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Austin Prep Supports Ukraine Relief Efforts Through Charitable Drive
We have witnessed the effects of the war in Ukraine, and have seen the devastation that it has brought upon its people. Millions of victims have fled their homes to find refuge in foreign nations. They are displaced, and when the time comes that they can return, they will return to the ruins of their homes, schools, hospitals, churches, and places of work.
Our faith calls us to act in solidarity, to understand that we are brothers and sisters in Christ and to actively work for the good and care of others. In the spirit of veritas, unitas, and caritas, Austin Prep families contributed over $1,700 to support Ukraine and its people. Donations will be collected through early next week so please consider making a contribution. We look forward to making this collective donation to the Sovereign Order of Malta, who is providing direct relief services in Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees in neighboring countries.
We are grateful for the generosity of our Austin Prep families, and ask friends and family of Austin Prep to join us in praying for a peaceful end to the war.
Staff Cultivated During Professional Development Day
Austin Prep faculty and staff had the opportunity to learn a few 8-counts of choreography in a workshop session led by Ms. Marla Pascucci Byrne P’26.
On Monday, faculty and staff took part in a mini Professional Development Conference at Austin Prep. The day began with a Lenten Retreat organized through the Chaplain and the Office of Mission and Inclusion. Teachers attended Mass, enjoyed breakfast, and participated in a Lenten prayerful practice like the Rosary or singing hymns with Mr. Stephen Williams, Music Faculty. The second half of the day included three breakout sessions with 18 concurrent workshop sessions covering a range of topics and facilitated by members of the faculty. Highlights included teaching practices on student engagement, gamification, and technology, opportunities to sit in the seats of students with lessons on the war in Ukraine or an Environmental Science lab, and sessions geared towards promoting community connections like a guided painting lesson, dance, and a cooking class. The day also included keynotes from Mr. Brian Russo '09 on his Summer Sabbatical and a panel celebrating Women's History Month with the most recent recipients of Austin Prep's Lumen Award. The Mini Conference Day was an initiative proposed in Austin Prep's Strategic Planning efforts and represented an investment in continuing to cultivate the professional staff.
Spring Sports Begin
The formidable long stick defensive unit of the boys lacrosse team is ready for the spring season.
It was a quick turnaround for Austin Prep Athletics as just about 12 hours after the Girls Ice Hockey Team left the TD Garden ice with a state title in hand, the spring sports season officially started. We are grateful for all those who helped make that happen! For the latest athletics schedule and game updates check out the Athletic Department's Twitter and Instagram account. Good luck spring student-athletes!
Austin Prep Recognizes Women's History Month
This March, Austin Prep will honor Women's History Month by recognizing the vital influence and contributions of women on the history of the United States and the world. We also look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women in the Austin Prep community.