CLASS OF 2026 VALEDICTORY DINNER
We are excited to celebrate the St. Paul Academy and Summit School Class of 2026 at the Valedictory Dinner!
Valedictory is a farewell to SPA that allows students and families to reflect on their time together and and think intentionally about the legacy they're leaving behind as they move on to other endeavors. Join us as we spend the evening celebrating your experiences and connections to SPA and each other.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
St. Catherine's University
2004 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul
6:00 pm - Reception | Atrium (Coeur de Catherine)
7:00 pm - Dinner | Rauenhorst Ballroom (Coeur de Catherine)
GUESTS
All members of the Class of 2026 are invited along with their parents and guardians. Due to the capacity of the Rauenhorst Ballroom, guests are limited to parents and/or guardians only. Students with multiple households are allowed four parents and/or guardians; otherwise, guests are limited to two parents and/or guardians per student.
MEALS
A reception in the atrium space directly outside of the Rauenhorst Ballroom will begin at 6:00pm where guests can check-in, take photos, mingle, and enjoy light appetizers and beverages.
A buffet dinner will be served in the Rauenhorst Ballroom beginning at 7:00pm. The menu will include Green Salad, Dinner Rolls, Lemon Oregano Grilled Chicken, Herbed Red Potatoes, Olive Oil Green Beans, and Flourless Chocolate Cake. A vegetarian option of Farro Risotto with Cannellini Beans, Arugula and Sun-Dried Tomatoes will also be available if requested in advance. Any special dietary restrictions/requirements should be noted on the registration form. All meal options will be nut-free.
RSVP
Please click on the button below to RSVP for this event. Responses must be received by May 15. Any responses received after this date are subject to space and meal availability.
ACCESSIBILITY
If you have any accessibility needs, please note them on the registration form.
SEATING REQUESTS
We look forward to celebrating the friendships of our graduates and their families! If there is a specific family that you would like to be seated with for the dinner, please make a note of this on the registration form. We will do our best to accommodate seating requests as space allows, but cannot guarantee that all requests will be honored. Thank you for your understanding.
ATTIRE
Business casual.
PROGRAM
Following dinner, there will be a brief program featuring student and faculty tributes, a guest speaker, and a special pinning ceremony.
QUESTIONS
Please contact Kate Bogdan, Assistant Director for Alumni/ae Engagement, with any questions at kbogdan@spa.edu.
PARKING
Please refer to the map above for building and parking locations.
The Coeur de Catherine (CdC) building is listed as #3 toward the southwest side of campus.
Preferred Parking Lots: Dew Drop Parking Lot and Library Parking Lot
Entering Campus from Gate 3 (Randolph Avenue):
- Drive straight until you reach a T intersection
- Turn right and continue down the hill
- The Coeur de Catherine (CdC) will be on your right as you drive down the hill (accessible parking is available at the top of the hill)
- Parking is available at the bottom of the hill in the Dew Drop and Library lots
Entering Campus from Gate 4 (Fairview Avenue):
- Drive straight, following the road until you reach a T intersection
- Continue straight, going down the hill
- The Coeur de Catherine (CdC) will be on your right as you drive down the hill (accessible parking is available at the top of the hill)
- Parking is available at the bottom of the hill in the Dew Drop and Library lots
CLASS OF 2026 THROUGH THE YEARS
