Baccalaureate “We thank you—our graduating seniors—for your leadership during this trying year, your strength, your courage, your determination, your sharp intellect, your creative spirit, your empathy, your sense of purpose. Your backpacks are full of deep friendships, ideas fostered and challenged, new endeavors undertaken, fears conquered, and hearts opened.” AYA MURATA P’19, ’21 Associate Director, College Counseling
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ANDOVER | COMMENCEMENT 2021
“I wish for each and every one of you that you can begin to prioritize your joy, think deeply about the positive impact you can make on others, redefine success for yourself, and recognize that you are more than enough. This joyful, kind, successful life is a life of being a cheerleader and being cheered on by the amazing people you choose to surround yourself with.” ELIZABETH GLAZER ’21
“There will always be people in your community with different priorities, different beliefs. I encourage you to take time to pause and to listen to them. You don’t have to agree, but I hope you will listen. Be constructive with your responses. Be kind. We all have different strengths to bring to this world.” KRIS MCCARTHY P’16, ’19, ’21
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