BEST OF CLASS 2023
WCPO and the Ohio Lottery Commission saluted (from left to right) Joshua Williamson ’23, Will Donovan ’23, and Emil Hettich ’23 as high school top achievers with the Best of Class 2023 designation. The highest academic achievers from more than 200 public, private, and parochial high schools in the WCPO coverage area were recognized as the tri-state’s top graduating students for the 2022-23 school year. On Saturday, May 6, these students attended a taping at the Cincinnati Museum Center to be featured in public service announcements throughout May and June to not only honor them but also encourage other students to strive for academic excellence. “While working hard in our most advanced classes, you have also been exemplary community members and wonderful examples of leaders,” said Jenn Weinheimer, head of Upper School, in a message to Donovan, Hettich, and Williamson. “Your connections with your classmates and your teachers make me proud to know you, too. I think about our theater productions, the band concerts, leadership of EDI [equity, diversity, inclusion], and so much more. The three of you are inclusive and kind and some of the best of Country Day. I hope the weekend’s event was meaningful and special, but I also hope you know that you are more than numbers to those of us who know you. Thank you for being role models and scholars.”
arts week In April we celebrated Arts Week with three evenings of activities. The Middle School and Upper School choir concert – themed “New Traditions” – kicked off the week and was simply marvelous. The student performances, the range of song selections, the arrangements, the depth of preparation, and the enthusiasm were all impressive. The Middle School and Upper School band concert was a fabulous evening of music, community, and talent. With the theme “Band Through the Years,” the show gave the audience the chance to experience a progression of talent. The Nighthawk Band crushed it, and solos by the three honor band student-musicians were unforgettable. The spring arts show on Friday evening was the perfect feather in the cap of an already impressive week. Seniors Max Fink, Frances Kovach, and Camryn Miller provided insightful and inspiring artist talks, and the Messer Gallery and the Dining Terrace were adorned with gorgeous pieces of artistic expression from students of all ages. The energy and excitement were palpable all week long – a wonderful celebration and display of our incredible arts program! CONNECTIONS | 35