Rihanna DeFreitas, Maria Regina High School Senior, Honored with 2023 UAlbany Multicultural High School Scholars Award

Rihanna DeFreitas of Peekskill, a Maria Regina High School senior, was honored with the 2023 University of Albany Multicultural High School Scholars Award during a recent recognition ceremony held at the university campus.

An accomplished student at the renowned all-girls Catholic high school, Rihanna was among a group of students to earn the distinguished award, now in its 36 th year. The UAlbany program celebrates students of African-American, Asian American, Latin(a) and Native American multicultural heritage who have excelled academically and are actively involved in school activities and in their communities.

Maria Carozza-McCaffrey (Class of ’99), Principal, said: “Once again, we are very pleased to congratulate Rihanna on achieving yet another prestigious honor as she begins her senior year and prepares for college,” adding: “She has amassed a commendable record as a Maria Regina student that also includes the College Board National Recognition Program Honors citation and the enviable Hugh O’Brien Youth Leader designation.”