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Top Ranking Students from the Class of 2022

Truly motivated by faith, love and sisterhood, this extraordinary group of young women achieved so much during a remarkably challenging time in our world. And while academic achievements including over $30 million in college scholarships, multiple merit awards and 3 athletic state championships are among them, perhaps the greatest achievement has been the renewed sense of spirit and sisterhood that they brought back to our school. These young women harnessed their power as leaders and mentors to reinvigorate our student community. 

We want to give special recognition to our top ranking students from the class of 2022: 

Mehr Chhatre - Valedictorian

During her time at SHA, Mehr was a part of Orchestra, served on the STUCO Executive Board in various roles, belonged to Mu Alpha Theta where she led the first ever SHA STEM Week, started the first TSA chapter at SHA and served as the CT TSA President this past year. Additionally, Mehr belonged to the NHS, SNHS, and Spanish Honor Society. For all four years, Mehr was a peer connector (PC) and wrote for our student newpaper, The Alethea. 

Dr. Sengupta's mentorship and biotechnology research class really helped Mehr to find her passion for research and deepened her interest in STEM. Mehr shares, “Dr. Sengupta has always encouraged me to try new things and to explore, and through this, helped me to find my passions.”

Mehr will be attending the University of Connecticut at Storrs majoring in chemical engineering and minoring in math, participating in their honors program as a UCONN Nutmeg Scholar. 

Chiamaka Alino - Salutatorian 

In addition to being class president during her junior and senior year, Chiamaka served on Shades of SHA club, BSU, Math/science honor societies, M3 comp, Math league, student leader of Kairos and a NHS Musical member. Honors and AP Chemistry teacher Dr. Christophy were a big inspiration for Chiamaka as those classes unveiled her love for science. In fact, later this month, Chiamaka will be going to Texas with her SHA TSA team led by Dr. Sengupta to compete nationally. Chiamaka will attend Brown University and plans to major in chemical engineering.  

Nikita Khanna - 3rd Highest Ranking

Nikita was ranked third highest from the class of 2022. During her time at SHA, she was part of Key Club, the Math League, on year on STUCO, Mu Alpha Theta, SNHS, NHS, and M3. Nikita will attend the University of Michigan and plans to major in Microbiology on the pre-med track. When reflecting on her high school experience, Nikita believes the most impactful class she took at SHA was  Honors Biotech, which taught her so much and presented her with incredible opportunities.  

Delfina Ferro - 4th Highest Ranking

During her time at SHA, Delfina served as the Executive Board President (her senior year), M3 Math Challenge Team Leader, Math League President, a Peer Connector, Kairos Retreat Leader, member of the Campus Ministry Leadership Team, while also being on the Cross Country and Lacrosse teams. Delfina is grateful for all she learned at SHA where she discovered the power of having a voice and never giving up. Delfina will attend Boston University to study Political Science on a Pre-Law track. 

Kelsey Le - Tied 5th Highest Ranking 

During her time at SHA, Kelsey was in the Math League, a team member of M3 (Mathworks Math Modeling), played the piano for the Orchestra, was a member of the Science National Honor Society, a member of the Chinese National Honor Society, president of NHS, and treasurer of mu alpha theta.

Mr. Marino’s AP European History and AP Government and Politics classes had the largest impact on Kelsey. She shares that, “I felt really engaged in these classes and was inspired to not only become the student I am but also the person I am today. Mr. Marino also taught me to stand up for myself and that it is up to us to speak out in order to make an impact.”

Kelsey will attend Fairfield University and plans to study Accounting. 

Julia DiAngelo - Tied 5th Highest Ranking 

Julia was tied for raking the fifth highest from the class of 2022. At SHA, Julia was a member of the Varsity Tennis team, the Math League, Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and the Key Club. Julia remembers her AP European History and AP Government classes as the two most influential courses at SHA. Julia will attend the University of Maryland studying Aerospace Engineering.