Baccalaureate

“The only thing guaranteed on this Andover circle is that it keeps going. Even after we graduate, we will continue to immerse ourselves in environments that challenge us socially, academically, and emotionally, because that is who Andover has taught us to be. And when we are tasked with the obstacles of the real world that make us doubt our ability and who we are, we know that we can always come back to our Andover family so that we can all find strength together.”

“The Andover of each generation is redefined. There are aspects that recognize about your Andover and there are many I do not. There is one that strikes me as your most distinguishing feature compared to the Andover of the past. I’ve seen it at performances of all kinds and in these past few Commencement ceremonies that I have been fortunate to participate in as a trustee. It is, I believe, your superpower: the way that you celebrate one another—the eruptive, ecstatic, and very loud way that you celebrate one another.”

“When you arrived, you instantly became part of our community, and throughout the years your spirit was evident on the athletic fields, in music, in theatre and dance performances, and of course in the classroom. In every setting you cheered each other...encouraged each other...shouted out to each other. Loudly sometimes...and it felt great! Never stop doing that. Continue to show up for your friends, continue to be a part of something bigger than yourself, and, most importantly, continue to keep up that fun spirit.”