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At Royalmont Academy, we believe student achievement is about more than grades and awards. It’s about transformation. This year, our students have grown in courage, curiosity, faith, and friendship. Whether they mastered a math concept, led in prayer, or helped a peer, each child contributed to something beautiful.

Why Student Achievement Matters at Royalmont Academy

We are a Catholic school rooted in the mission of Regnum Christi. That means we see each child as a beloved creation of God—formed not only in academics but also in character, faith, and purpose. Our mission is to bring souls to Christ by forming Christian leaders through integral formation.

At our end-of-year awards ceremony, we didn’t just recognize accomplishments. We honored students for becoming who God made them to be.

Highlights from the 2025 Awards Celebration

Although we handed out many awards for subject mastery, leadership, and service, a few special recognitions stood out and truly captured the spirit of Royalmont.

RC Poetry Contest Winner

Justin Brown (4th Grade) – 1st Place, Grades 3–5 Division
Justin’s expressive delivery and heartfelt performance earned him top honors in the Regnum Christi Education Poetry Recitation Contest. His piece beautifully reflected the integration of faith, truth, and beauty.

STEM Poster Contest Award

Levi Ehling – Special Recognition by Engineers
Levi was honored by Mr. Steven N. Shadix, PE, PS, for his creativity and clarity in the Engineers Poster Contest. His work reflected deep understanding and innovation, hallmarks of faith-based intellectual formation.

Right to Life Poster Contest

Royalmont students made a powerful showing in this regional contest hosted by Cincinnati Right to Life:

• Abraham Balbo – 1st Place, K–2 Division

• Max Brunsman – 3rd Place, K–2 Division

• Dominic Carrico – 3rd Place, Grades 3–5 Division

• Mary Carrico & Layla Richardson – 3rd Place, Grades 6–8 Division
  All other participants received “Superior Participation” certificates for expressing the beauty and dignity of life.

Olympic Day T-Shirt Design Winner

Rilla Gertz – Winning Design
Rilla’s design for Olympic Day brought fun and creativity to one of our most beloved school traditions.

Liturgical Choir

These students helped us worship as one body through their joyful voices at Mass:
Nahlyn Cash, Clairelynne Brunsman, Talia Heist, Lauren Plunkett, Gemma Agnew, Genevieve Lynch, Mary Carrico

Altar Server Recognition

Fr. Jesus presented altar server certificates and lapel pins to boys who served with reverence and dedication throughout the year.

Middle School Servers Receiving Pins:

• 5th Grade: Xavier Duffy, Benjamin Braun, Xavier Broek, JP Angeles

• 6th Grade: Xander Lesch, Cy Sharpshair, Brody Cassell

• 7th Grade: Ignatius Lynch

Recognizing Virtue and Holistic Growth

At Royalmont Academy, we form the whole person—mind, body, heart, and soul. Two of our most cherished awards reflect this mission.

St. André Bessette Virtue Award

Awarded to one student per grade (K–7) who exemplified Christian virtue consistently throughout the year:

• Kindergarten: Cavett Gertz

• 1st Grade: Harper Statt

• 2nd Grade: Roohani Gaba

• 3rd Grade: Ella Hanavan

• 4th Grade: Steven Brunsman

• 5th Grade: Xavier Duffy

• 6th Grade: Mary Carrico

• 7th Grade: Wendy Braun

Semper Altius Award

This prestigious award honors a boy and girl in each grade for excellence in all four pillars of formation—academic, human, spiritual, and apostolic:

• 1st Grade: Teresa Hinger & Liam Moeller

• 2nd Grade: Aryahee Dutta & Maximilian Brunsman

• 3rd Grade: Lillian Hinger & Micah Vonderwish

• 4th Grade: Kamille Berry & Justin Brown

• 5th Grade: Gemma Agnew & Xavier Broek

• 6th Grade: Claire Brunsman & Xander Lesch

• 7th Grade: Mariana Agnew & Ignatius Lynch

Every Child, Every Step Celebrated

It’s important to note that this blog highlights only a small portion of the many honors shared during our 2025 Awards Ceremony. Students were also recognized for:

• Academic excellence in core subjects

• Participation in national language competitions

• Growth in virtue and leadership

• Contributions to school spirit and community life

We also extended a heartfelt thanks to our incredible parent volunteers and our RAPA board members: Lynsey Webb, Stephanie Statt, and Sarah Heist.

Visit Royalmont and Discover the Difference

Royalmont Academy is more than just a private school in Mason, Ohio. It is a place where faith and learning come together to form future saints, scholars, and servant leaders. If you’re searching for a school that sees your child’s potential and helps them thrive in every wayhttps://rceducation.org, we invite you to schedule a visit today.

To learn more about our mission and programs, explore our homepage. You can also read about our network of Regnum Christi Schools. Want to learn more? Schedule a visit.