Each year the Florida Catholic honors the graduates of Catholic high schools with a listing of graduates and the valedictorian and salutatorian of the school.

Words of wisdom for Cardinal Newman High School’s incoming freshmen from 2026 valedictorian Brady Surovek summed up his thoughts as he savored his last days on campus. He and salutatorian Max Mullen spoke with the Florida Catholic about the highlights of the last four years.

As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close, so does the Lumen Christi Schools Appeal. Thanks to many generous donors, the appeal raised more than $637,000 that will go to support and enhance education of the more than 6,800 students enrolled in local Catholic schools.