For the last four years, senior Ciara Marcy has thrived in the faith-filled community of Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Potomac Shores. Now, she plans to take its values to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Since kindergarten, siblings Regan, 17, and Tommy Schultz, 19, have attended the same school. For Regan, “it’s just a big part of my life.” Now, the two prepare to split for different universities.