BB&N AROUND CAMPUS Sixth Grade Unity Shines Through at Closing
❘1❘
When Head of School Rebecca T. Upham opened the Sixth Grade Closing Ceremony, she wished students “a change of scene, a quiet pause, and a great book,” all well-deserved treats for a class that both played and worked hard this year. “This has been a class that truly came together as a community—an inclusive, cohesive family,” noted Interim Lower School Co-Director Rebecca Geary. “You’ve tested your wings, tested your confidence, and you’re now ready to emerge as leaders.” Students and parents were treated to a video of sixth grade students talking about three characteristics that defined their time at the Lower School: growth, leadership, and reflection. Then the fun truly began as the proud soon-to-be Middle Schoolers were presented with their certificates. The ceremony closed with sixth grade students doling out advice to their fifth grade counterparts. Time management and organization were stressed, along with perhaps the most prescient guidance being “take advantage of your last year of recess!”
❘2❘
Geary was also thrilled to award the following students with citizenship awards to recognize their part in fostering the family that the class had become: Grade Five: Anya Chung, Ben Gross-Loh, Margaux Dowdle, Aurash Vatan, Eliza Mann, and James Brunelli (honorable mention). Grade Six: Yuji Chan, Oliver Resnick, Molly Carney, Jimin Kang, Jack Murphy, Sophia Scanlan, Jake Carter.
PICTURED: ❘ 1 ❘ From left: Jimin Kang ’18, Lettie Cabot ’19, Ben Ross ’18, and Anya Chung ’19 ❘ 2 ❘ Sophia Scanlan ’18, Jack Murphy ’18, and Jake Carter ’18 ❘ 3 ❘ Sixth graders sing One Day during the ceremony. ❘ 4 ❘ Andreas Byamana ’18 receives a hug from teacher Jaime Goldstein ’98. ❘3❘
14
❘4❘
10