A FUN, FULL CIRCLE MOMENT WITH AN HONORARY AWARD As valedictorian Matt Haigh gave his commencement speech last spring, he showcased humility, sharing a story of an infamous mistake he made during his time at Cushing. He once walked across the stage to accept an award for AP U.S. History, a class he never took. Haigh pointed to the episode as a symbol of growth. “I hadn’t even taken the class… and then I walked away emptyhanded as Mr. [Bob] Macioci ’23 (Hon.) gave the award to the correct Matt,” he recalled to laughter. “Now, here we are, all of us walking across the stage on purpose… and every step is a reminder of what we’ve put in to get here.” This summer it became another opportunity for (playful) recognition. Head of School Dr. Randy Bertin and Director of Academic Affairs Raja Bala decided to officially honor Matt, conferring upon him an honorary AP U.S. History Award.
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