Commencement 2022

A Spirited Class

On Friday, June 10, we celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2022. The spirit they’ve shown all year was on display as they gathered once again on the lawn of Hopelands. Head of School, Diane Rich, noted, “This group of students embodies Mariner pride, supporting one another on the sidelines and in the seats.” Emblematic of this group’s enthusiasm, their class gift is new bleachers for the gym. So as they have cheered for others, we now cheer for them! Students dream about that moment of standing on the plaque on the Hopelands porch as they receive their diploma and hear the personal adulation written by their advisor. It’s a tradition treasured by all! We’re excited for this group of new RHCD alumni to begin their adventures in the world, then return to the Hill to share them with us.

Congratulations, Class of 2022!

Awards

• The Richard S. Barker Sr. ‘54 Community Service Award - Julie Hayes

• Class gift presenterDrew Tamburini

• The Rocky Hill Country Day School Community Service Award - Mia Zheng

• The Dumas Family World Language AwardBeatrice Bevilacqua

• Henry and Peggy Sharpe English AwardThomas Fitzgerald

• The Roberta Wintersteen Knight ‘61 History and Social Sciences AwardSixiong Steven Miao

• The Gregor/Coes Award in Mathematics - Julian Gross

• Dr. Richard R. MacMahon Science Award - Kaeley Zito

• Lillian Boynton Hale Art Award - Sixiong Steven Miao

• Howland Music AwardThomas Fitzgerald

• Flynn Award for SportsmanshipGarrett Corsi and Elizabeth Hayes

• The William W. Mauran Bowl - Keanu Palavra

• Class of 2021Commencement SpeakerKeanu Palavra

2021 – 2022 Alumni Officers

Co-President Keanu Palavra and Drew Tamburini

Valedictorian

Julian Gross. The 2022 class valedictorian is Julian Gross. Julian is the winner of the Gregor/Coes Math Award (2022), a National Merit Finalist (2022), and Math League high scorer (2019-2022). He is a dedicated athlete, playing both soccer and tennis, and a truly generous, empathetic, and thoughtful soul. Julian will be attending Vassar College in the fall.

Vice President Lily Kerachsky Secretary Jannessa Ya Treasurer Lizzie Hayes