Announcing Our 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Honoring Leadership and Values

THOMPSON, CONN. – Vincent Vo will deliver the valedictory address, and Chloe Alba will deliver the salutatory address at Marianapolis’ Class of 2025 commencement ceremony on June 1, 2025.

Vo, the son of Michelle Chuong, resides in Worcester, MA, and will attend Boston College in the fall, majoring in Computer Science.

When reflecting on his time at Marianapolis, Vo shares, “What I have enjoyed most is getting to know our boarding community more. I have made family here during my time, especially because of our Day Student Boarding Experience program, where I have lived with students from Korea, Mexico, and Vietnam for weeks at a time.”

Vo’s involvement in the Day Student Boarding Experience and Marianapolis’ community bonding programs during his freshman year resulted in some of his fondest memories as a Golden Knight.

Marianapolis Head of School, David DiCicco, shared his thoughts on Vo’s role as a leader in the Marianapolis community, “As Student Council President, Vincent has set a positive tone for his peers and the school all year long. I appreciate his humor and energy at Morning Gathering and his connections with fellow Golden Knights across the community. Vincent has been a strong leader for us in the classroom and in so many areas of student life."

When asked who or what is responsible for his success and accomplishments, Vo answered, “I owe all my success to my mom. She truly has done it all for me. Without her, I’m not sure where I would be.”

Vo expressed a heartfelt appreciation for his teachers and coaches and acknowledged their pivotal role in making his experience at Marianapolis so memorable and enriching. When asked about this, Vo says, “My teachers and coaches have become some of the closest people in my life and I hope to stay in touch after graduation. Thank you all for supporting me throughout my years and granting me the various extensions. I want to especially thank Mr. Benedict for being a great person and teacher. I have really enjoyed your classes, and I hope that your next AP African American Studies course is as good as ours this year.”

Alba, the daughter of John and Daisy Alba, resides in Sutton, MA, and will attend Villanova University next year with a pre-law path in the honors college, majoring in Global Interdisciplinary Studies and minoring in Peace and Justice.

Reflecting on what she has learned at Marianapolis, Alba says, “Marianapolis has taught me independence, accountability, and organization. Its campus setting, with a college lecture style, has allowed me to designate time for tasks on my own and learn how to create and maintain a work-life balance.”

“Chloe’s hard work and intellect have been part of her story since her first days on campus freshman year,” says DiCicco when asked to describe Chloe’s journey at and impact to Marianapolis. “A talented, tough, and competitive athlete, Chloe demonstrates Marianapolis' values no matter the final score. It has been wonderful to see her emerge as a community leader over these past four years, serving as a mentor for countless underclassmen in academics and life and on the soccer field and track.”

When reflecting on her success at Marianapolis, Alba expressed, “So many along the way have helped me grow into who I am today. Beginning my love of math, my fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Loftus, pushed me beyond my limits to understand my potential. Mr. Paul, my math teacher during my sophomore year, then helped me to sculpt this love and potential into tangible success, teaching me precalculus after school and allowing me to skip that level academically. In my athletic life, I have had coaches from Spirit of Liverpool to Fortis FC, FC Stars, and NEFC, along with town and school coaches, that have allowed me to continue my career and improve my skills. My high school coaches, especially, were able to help me succeed both on the field and in life. Throughout this journey, my parents have always been there for me, pushing me to be the best version of myself and reminding me of the importance of fun and joy that must accompany the rigor of academics and athletics.”

Her favorite memories at Marianapolis include her four years on the Girls' Varsity Soccer team, including the semifinal game during her sophomore year, her experience with the Social Justice Centers of Excellence, and her Global Government and Politics class during her junior year.

Alba's advice to current and prospective Marianapolis students is “to get involved with groups and communities of interest, as it will lead you to similar, like-minded crowds and long-lasting friendships. I would also encourage students to push themselves. Marianapolis has many opportunities; I would advocate for students to take advantage of these opportunities and utilize high school to grow and learn more about themselves and their interests to guide them to a fitting path in college.”