Commencement Program for Rectory School's Class of 2020




CLASS OF 2020 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020 POMFRET, CONNECTICUT

GRADUATION PROGRAM INVOCATION

Reverend Alon White Priest-in-Charge at Christ Church

WELCOME ADDRESS

Frederick W. Williams Headmaster

AWARDING OF PRIZES

Frederick W. Williams

CLASS GIFT

Annabelle Grace Biondi James Markham D’Alleva-Bochain Yoon Seo (Eric) Han Brianna Michelle Lucero Class Agents

STUDENT ADDRESS

Yoon Seo (Eric) Han

SCHOOL SONG

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS

Frederick W. Williams Glenn Ames Assistant Headmaster/Director of Middle School

CLASS OF 2020 Aria Adeline Adams Arlington, WA

Letian (Teddy) Fang Shanghai, China

Haolun (Eric) Li Shanghai, China

Ryder Dahl Andersen Jamestown, RI

Justin Rumaldo Fermin New York, NY

William Robert Lobor Portland, ME

Annabelle Grace Biondi Cranston, RI

Samantha Rose Navarro Fieldman Highland Park, IL

Brianna Michelle Lucero Bronx, NY

Ryan Mathew Bisono Bronx, NY

Ethan Robert Garneau North Scituate, RI

Audrey Jin-Lee McLane Warren, RI

Miles Bradford Burrello Ashford, CT

Ximena Gutierrez Pinto Mexico City, Mexico

Justin Louis Medeiros Douglas, MA

Aitana Cerdeira Gonzalez Mexico City, Mexico

Jeongwon (Lucia) Han Seoul, Korea

Owen McNeil Moreira Grafton, MA

HaoWen (Tony) Chen Tai Cang, China

Seoyeun (Jennifer) Han Yeongam-gun, Korea

Davis Daniel Noone Myerstown, PA

Kerui (Sam) Chen Shanghai, China

Yoon Seo (Eric) Han Seoul, Korea

Trejon Brandon (TJ) Pollard Brewster, NY

Xiaoping (Kyle) Chen Wenzhou, China

Alana Callaway Hislop Greensboro, VT

Iñaki Ramos Casir Mexico City, Mexico

Jiyun (Jason) Cheng Shenzhen, China

Darius Nicholas Holland New York, NY

Zhen (Jim) Ren Shanghai, China

Yeon Jun (Ryan) Cho Ulsan, Korea

Hana Imaishi Hyogo, Japan

Lucia Caal-Ixim Schneider Egremont, MA

Connor Luis Clancy Southport, CT

Yufei (Fiona) Jiang Shanghai, China

Adam Christopher Tillinghast Killingly, CT

Nala Catherine Ellen Cornegy Atlanta, GA

Yi (James) Jiao Zhuhai, China

Yu Fen Tseng Taipei City, Taiwan

James Markham D’Alleva-Bochain Pomfret Center, CT

Zhan Ran (Kim) Jin Wenzhou, China

Mary-Aliya Turay Rogers, CT

Hyeon (Justin) Kang Seoul, Korea

Sitong (Mary) Wan Shenzhen, China

Taehyung Kim Busan, Korea

Yanzhi (Tony) Wang JiangSu, China

Max Christopher Larkin Eastford, CT

Zhifan (Jeff) Wang Shanghai, China

Gaeun (Chloe) Lee Seoul, Korea

Yefei (Kimi) Weng Shanghai, China

Jueun (Taylor) Lee Gyeonggi-do, Korea

Yuno Yamakawa Honolulu, HI

Jeter Thomas Darigan Woodstock, CT Zoey Assitan Diakite Moosup, CT Umu Tejan Diallo Newark, NJ Rong (George) Ding Shanghai, China Bingrong (Bob) Dong Beijing, China

Wenxi (Grace) Zheng Wenzhou, China

TROPHY AWARD DESCRIPTIONS The Mabel B. Bigelow Memorial Cup, named in honor of the School’s co-founder, is awarded to a female member of the graduating class who displays outstanding excellence in character and who has shown great interest in, and has contributed toward, the welfare of the School.

The Father Bigelow Memorial Cup is presented to that male student in the graduating class who “best exemplifies those human characteristics Father Bigelow sought to cultivate in all students. These characteristics are best articulated in John Bigelow’s “Prayer for Rectory,” which reads, “To work well, to play well; to think clearly, to speak truth; to win without pride, to lose without rancor; to have courage, and to be kind. This is a goal for the greatest: It is a goal that the least may reach. To teach this is the whole purpose of schools. To know this is the whole meaning of life.”

The Mr. And Mrs. John Character Cup, donated in 1952 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Bigelow, was intended for a member of the graduating class who has made great progress in all areas of school life, and who has displayed the kindness, compassion, and spirit which is exemplified in the “Rectory child.”

The Thomas B. Harrison Cup is presented for outstanding sportsmanship and consideration for others, not only on the playing field, but in all areas of school life.

The Alexander C. Vasiloff Memorial Award is presented to that Rectory student who best exemplifies those eclectic characteristics which Mr. Vasiloff lovingly brought to this community. They include interest in history, science, mathematics, arts, and literature.

The John Frazar Austin Cup, given by John Frazar Austin, a member of the class of 1949, is awarded annually to a student who best exemplifies the “fighting spirit” which will not permit him/ her to quit, whether in sports, studies, or in striving for general improvement.

John Bloodworth Mobley, Jr. Class of 1991 Cup, given by his parents to the proctor who, while wholeheartedly embracing all of the responsibilities associated with the proctor position, best represents the characteristics by which John is recalled here; specifically, tolerance toward, support of, and enthusiasm for his/her peers throughout his/her career in the School.

The Adam B. Silver Scholar-Athlete Cup, established in honor of Adam, class of 1982, by his parents is given to that student who has demonstrated not only spirit, energy, inquisitiveness, and vigor in the classroom, but determination and commitment on the athletic fields.

The John And Millie Green Cup is presented to the student who, in the opinion of the faculty, has brought an uplifting spirit and a sense of joy to the School community.

The Goodridge-Barber Academic Cup, presented to Father Bigelow in 1927 by a gentleman who said he was tired of seeing the handsomest cups at graduation exercises everywhere go to the best athletes, rather than the best scholars. He was determined that Rectory would have a truly splendid looking cup to present to its top student.

The Charles Rockwell Cup, donated by Mr. Charles Rockwell, the father of three Rectory graduates: Charles, Jr., 1928; Henry, 1930; and Paul, 1935. It is to be awarded to “that person in the graduating class who has done the most for Rectory.”

RECTORY SCHOOL SONG

By Beverly and Stephen DiPaolo

On Pomfret Hill so fair, on fields wide and green, The pride of Father Bigelow, our school was his dream.

The bell is ringing out through fresh country air.

We sing a song for Rectory, our hearts are always there.

Evolving through the years, with courage and will, With studies, play, and comradeship, the bell rings there still.

The school has been our home in times of foul and fair.

We sing this song for Rectory, our hearts are always there.