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enbrook graduates received sage advice from a familiar face on Thursday, June 6. Former Head of School Jane Shipp delivered the Commencement address to an audience of more than 300 members of the Renbrook community. In her address, Jane reflected on nearly 50 years in education, advising the 61 graduates to, “Cultivate all of your positive relationships … consider what kind of future work would bring you joy. Look around you. Watch people in the working world. Pay attention to who is doing drudgery just to earn a living … and which people are genuinely happy about their work … [and] always find a way to give something back. By that I mean, involve yourself in some kind of service to others.” Graduates Evan Liddy and Janelle Williams delivered the Ninth Grade Message and Alexa Green and Andrey Vdovenko presented the Ninth Grade Class Gift. Kevin Elaba and Allison Norris delivered Eighth Grade Farewells to their classmates moving on from Renbrook School for their ninth grade year. “While some of us are completing our time at Renbrook, the close-knit nature of the class will not change. I know that the memories and friendships we made here will never be forgotten. To the teachers and other students, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. You have changed our lives for the better,“ Kevin said.
Austin Bednarz and Noah Yoon
Madison Chiulli delivered a special address dedicated to Renbrook’s former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, David Lentini, who passed away earlier this year. His wife, Barbara Lentini, presented Madison with her diploma and a heartfelt embrace. In his closing remarks, Head of School, Dr. Armistead Webster, reinforced the importance of giving back to the community with the traditional Renbrook closing remarks. “May the spirit of Renbrook stay with you as you leave us and be of value to you when you need it most. May what you have learned here, the good and decent lives you have witnessed here, the commitment and dedication you have enjoyed here, and the values you have absorbed here go with you on your life’s journey. And most important, may you give back to society in some way, some day, something of equal value to another generation,” he stated.
Evan Liddy and Janelle Williams deliver the Message from the Ninth Grade.
Trustee Scholars, Hyunjae “Ashley” Kim, Nicholas Mehlman, and Megan Seymour.
Claire Fanning (right) celebrates with close friend.
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