Valedictorian Cogswell and Salutatorian Addison will speak at Commencement Exercises May 28

While the Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2026 on Thursday, May 28, in the McMurtrie-Reynolds Pavilion will celebrate every graduating member, the valedictorian and salutatorian of this impressive class will be individually honored and each will give a speech.  

Valedictorian Aidan Cogswell achieved a 4.63 GPA. He earned the rank of Cadet Major serving as Provost Officer of the Cadet Corps. Aidan is a member of the state champion Benedictine Color Guard and Drill Team, Key Club and Boy Scouts of America’s Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the state championship football team and the track team. Aidan will attend the University of Notre Dame on a Navy ROTC Scholarship.

Salutatorian James Addison achieved a 4.41 GPA. He earned the rank of Cadet Captain serving as Honor Platoon Commander of the Cadet Corps. James is a member of Benedictine’s state champion Competition Drill Team, Exhibition Drill Team and Color Guard. He is also a member of the varsity lacrosse team and Key Club. James will attend the University of Virginia.

Congratulations to Aidan and James on earning this academic distinction!