Gulf Pine Catholic • June 19, 2026 19 BAY ST. LOUIS -- Our Lady Academy is pleased to announce that Reagan Krebs has been named Valedictorian and Karoline Burroughs, Aubrey Canzoneri, and Elizabeth Simpson have been named Salutatorians of the Class of 2026. Reagan Krebs is the daughter of Timothy Krebs and the late Dr. Ashley Krebs. Throughout her time at OLA, Reagan has exemplified academic excellence, leadership, faith, and service. She graduates with a 4.49 weighted GPA, a 29 ACT composite score, and a 31 superscore. A dedicated leader on campus, Reagan served as president of the National Honor Society and was an active member of Mu Alpha Theta, the National Science Honor Society, Campus Ministry’s Crescents in Action, and SAAD. She also faithfully served as an altar server at school Masses. Beyond OLA, Reagan is a graduate of the Hancock Youth Leadership Academy Class of 2025, represented Coast Electric as a Cooperative Youth Leader, and was named a Top 10 finalist for the Youth Leadership Council. On the court, Reagan was a four-year member of the OLA varsity volleyball team, helping lead the Crescents to four state championships while earning Scholar Athlete honors twice. She also served as a two-year captain for Coastal Coqui Volleyball Club. Deeply committed to her faith and community, Reagan serves as a CCD teacher, lector, and Eucharistic Minister at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. This fall, Reagan will attend CopiahLincoln Community College on the Taylor Presidential Scholarship and Valedictorian Scholarship, where she will continue her academic and athletic career as a member of the volleyball team. Karoline Burroughs, daughter of Ralph and Andreé Burroughs of Gulfport, graduated with a weighted GPA of 4.48, an ACT composite score of 26, and an ACT superscore of 27. She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she has served as an altar server and participated in the St. Joseph Catholic Youth Organization for the past six years. Throughout high school, Karoline demonstrated strong leadership through student council, serving as vice president her senior year, secretary her junior year, and representative her sophomore year. At OLA, she was actively involved in the Our Lady Academy of 2025 and a member of the 43rd cohort of Mississippi Governor’s School. In addition to her school involvement, Aubrey is active in the LifeTeen Youth Group at Holy Family Parish and serves on the OLA Retreat Team. She plans to attend Mississippi State University as a member of the Shackouls Honors College, where she will major in Computer Engineering. Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of Dr. Janet Simpson and Dr. Sam Simpson of Diamondhead, has distinguished herself through exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service during her time at OLA. A graduate of St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School, she earned a remarkable 4.48 weighted GPA along with a 35 Composite ACT and 36 Superscore. Elizabeth’s honors include being named a National Merit Finalist and Scholar, STAR Student, AP Scholar with Distinction, Emmy Noether Scholar, Mississippi State University Presidential Scholar, and a member of the ACT 30+ Club. She has also served as a dedicated member of the Alpha Omega Robotics Team for four years, including three years as captain, and was recognized as a 2024 FIRST Dean’s List Finalist. In addition to her academic accomplishments, Elizabeth has been active in archery, the St. Stanislaus College Band for six years, and served three years as Drum Major. She is also a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Science National Honor Society, serving as president her senior year. Elizabeth received $330,824 in scholarship offers and plans to attend Mississippi State University to major in Data Science with a concentration in Statistical Modeling. 2026 graduates are: Ambrie Alderman, Isabelle Bate, Callie Burrell, Karoline Burroughs, Aubrey Canzoneri, Charlotte Connolly, Olivia Couvillon, Kourtland Desporte, Myah Favre, Jardyn Forte’, Audra Freeman, Kate Garcia, Addison Gartman, Cheyenne Gray, Ashley Hall, Ella Hayward, Emma Hebert, Madelyn Johnston, Reagan Krebs, Megan Laville, Addison Moore, Tilley Newman, Alaya Paul, Kimberly Pennell, Hope Ponte, McLaine Schlosser, Elizabeth Simpson, Hadley Smith, Caelyn Taylor-Henson, Gracie Veazey, Loralai Williford, and Amelia Wissing. Ambassador Club, Crescents Athletic Club, and Campus Ministry, where she served as Crescents for Life Chair and retreat team leader. She was also a member of National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, and National Junior Honor Society. Karoline has been a member of the St. Stanislaus Sailing Team since seventh grade and served as co-captain her senior year, helping lead the team to multiple state championships from 2022–2026. She also served as co-captain of the Alpha Omega Robotics Team, which earned finalist honors at the Magnolia Regional Competition in 2024–2025. In addition, Karoline served as vice commodore and secretary of the Bay Waveland Yacht Club Junior Board and graduated from the Hancock Youth Leadership Academy. She plans to attend the University of South Alabama Honors College on both the Whiddon Honors Scholarship and the Flagship Leadership Scholarship. Aubrey Canzoneri, daughter of Terry and Shannon Canzoneri of Diamondhead, has exemplified leadership, service, and academic excellence throughout her time at OLA. She earned an impressive 4.48 GPA and a 34 ACT composite score while balancing numerous leadership roles and extracurricular commitments. A six-year member and president of the OLA Ambassadors, Aubrey also served as secretary of National Art Honor Society, social media chair for Campus Ministry, and banner coordinator for Crescent Athletic Club. She is a member of National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta, and was recognized as an AP Scholar and National Merit Commended Student. Aubrey has been a dedicated member and captain of the OLA Crescent Dance Team for six years and has further pursued her passion for the arts as a member of the ballet company at Diamondhead School of Fine Arts and Rhythm and Grace Dance Company. She is also a graduate of the Hancock Youth Leadership Academy Class Reagan Krebs Valedictorian Karoline Burroughs Salutatorian Aubrey Canzoneri Valedictorian Elizabeth Simpson Salutatorian
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