Shelburne’s Catherine Viner named Rice salutatorian

Catherine Viner, a Rice Memorial High School senior from Shelburne, was named salutatorian for the Class of 2023.

Catherine received the second highest grade point average for her class. She has earned 10 awards for academic excellence throughout her years at Rice.

In addition, she is an AP Capstone Diploma candidate, challenging herself with one of the school’s most demanding course loads.

“Catherine has also shown impressive engagement and leadership in the classroom, innate curiosity, and initiative,” a school press release said. “She is a leader within our community and is an intelligent, determined, and compassionate young person.”

Viner balances academics with athletic endeavors, a part time job and extracurricular activities. She played volleyball, acted and sang in Rice’s production of “Les Miserables” and “The Music Man,” and was an integral member of the chorus program.

She wrote, produced and published an album.

As a sophomore, she was selected to attend a HOBY leadership seminar and applied the skills learned to make Rice and her local community a better place.

Catherine will attend Notre Dame this fall. 

Rice’s graduation takes place Saturday, June 3, at noon.