Lamplighter:
CLOSING EXERCISES
Upper School Closing Exercises took place on June 9, 2021.
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Congratulations to our eighth graders, who joined the ranks of Allen-Stevenson alumni during their Closing Exercises. The boys were led to Closing Exercises by a bagpiper while being cheered on by our supportive and enthusiastic community members. The latter lined Park Avenue in
droves with cowbells and pom-poms to celebrate our graduates as they prepared to embark on their next adventures in life.
Awards were presented to the following boys during the Closing Exercises:
The featured speaker for the morning was alumnus Stephen Judson ’76, partner and managing member of Prides Crossing Executive Communication, LLC and a frequent speaker and panelist on business, communications, and the arts, along with being a trained classical musician.
Jose Valentin ’21
Desmond Cole Fortiter et Recte Award The Robby Zuckert Honor Charlie Getman ’21
Charles E. Horman Award William Jokela ’21
Alumni Medal Ajai Singh ’21
Julian Cohen gave a moving Eighth Grade Farewell Speech and Head of School David Trower announced the winner of this year’s George Kellner Great Teacher Award: the entirety of Allen-Stevenson’s Faculty and Staff. During a year like no other, our faculty and staff have gone above and beyond, giving their absolute best to make this year a success. We are incredibly proud of what our boys have accomplished during this unprecedented year. They have proved themselves to be compassionate, resilient, adaptable, and extremely resourceful young men.
Scan the QR code to watch the US Closing Exercises