University of Notre Dame, Santa Clara University, Colorado School of Mines, University of Southern California, Regis University. These are just a few of the schools that the class of 2023 will be attending in the Fall. As far as events go at Arrupe, it’s difficult to have a favorite, but we recently hosted one of the most special events of the year known as Senior Community Day. This is an occasion and a tradition that brings together the school and the wider community to honor the hard work and accomplishments of its graduating senior class. This surprise event, filled with excitement and heartfelt recognition, provided an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of this incredible group of young men and women.
The statistics are truly inspiring for the class of 2023: 100% of the graduating class has been accepted into a college or university, marking yet another extraordinary milestone. Their accomplishments were a testament to their resilience, academic prowess, and unwavering determination. Among the graduates, 73.5% were first-generation high school graduates, breaking barriers and setting an example for future generations. Furthermore, 98% of the class are the first in their families to embark on a college-bound journey.
Faculty, staff, students, families, and community members eagerly gathered for the much-awaited Senior Community Day event. This joyous occasion recognized the tireless efforts and accomplishments of these students who have devoted the past four years to their education at Arrupe Jesuit. This event served as an opportunity for the entire Arrupe community to celebrate the various choices the class of 2023 have made regarding where they will continue their education. The collective effort and dedication of the students were showcased and students were also joined by university representatives who stepped forward to congratulate and take a photograph with the graduates.
Senior Community Day also provided an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements in scholarships earned by the Class of 2023 which reached a total of $20.8 million. The scholarships represented not only financial assistance but also the recognition and validation of the seniors' exceptional talents, abilities, and potential. This event was more than just a celebration of academic accomplishments; it was a day brimming with emotion, gratitude, and a profound sense of community. It symbolized the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifices made by the students, their families, Arrupe Jesuit faculty and staff and the entire external community who’ve come to support them throughout their journey.
Class of 2023: By The Numbers
17th graduating Class of Arrupe Jesuit
98 seniors
73.5% are the first-generation high school graduates
98% will be the first in their families to attend college
$21.1M earned in merit and community-based scholarships
Accepted and will attend 18 colleges and universities from coast to coast (including Santa Clara University, Loyola University Chicago, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, University of Denver and Colorado School of Mines).
Universities Attending
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Community College of Denver
Emily Griffith Technical College
Front Range Community College
Loyola University Chicago
Metropolitan State University
Our Lady of the Lake University
Pickens Technical College
Red Rocks Community College
Regis University
Santa Clara University
The Master’s Apprentice
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Denver
University of Notre Dame
University of Southern California
Scholarship Totals
2 Full-Tuition Scholarships to Colorado School of Mines
2 Loyola University Chicago Cristo Rey Scholarships
1 Our Lady of the Lake - Futuro Scholar
14 Regis-Arrupe Scholarships
1 Santa Clara University Cristo Rey Scholarship
1 Dell Scholarship
1 LAEF Scholarship
1 Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
2 Latina's First Foundation
10 Daniels Fund Scholarships
7 Deloitte Scholarships
2 Gates Scholarships
2 Greenhouse Scholarships
1 Howley College Scholar
1 Paul Newland Scholarship- Hercules Industries, Inc.
2 Porter Billups Scholarships
1 Yes! Communities Scholarship