FENN: Graduation 2012 by The Fenn School

Graduation 2012 o the pealing of the Meeting Hall bell, fifty eighth and ninth graders processed across the green and into their futures at the 83rd Graduation Exercises held on June 8. Diplomas were presented, prizes awarded, and graduates celebrated in remarks made by Headmaster Jerry Ward in the New Gym. The Fenn Band played a stirring rendition of “Air Force One” and the Treble Chorus performed. The outgoing school president and vice-president addressed their classmates and teachers, staff members, families and friends, with President Max Gomez comparing his experience at Fenn to being given a coloring book, “a good set of crayons,” and the opportunity to fill in the outlines with “an infinite amount of colors.” Mr. Ward provided personal reflections of each graduate, capturing his character and his life at Fenn. Of soon-to-be Lawrence Academy student Tim Joumas, for example, Mr. Ward said, “It has been said there is nothing as strong as gentleness and nothing as gentle as strength…you’ve proven this truth to all of us.” And Jack Lyne, who is headed to Middlesex, has been a “high scorer” in school life, Mr. Ward said, “beloved by classmates not for his shots on goal but for his readiness to help in any situation.” This special publication captures the highlights of Prize Day and Graduation, and the eighth and ninth grade celebration dinners.

AWARDS AND HONORS ach year before diplomas are awarded at graduation, the headmaster presents on behalf of the faculty six prizes that recognize in different ways members of the eighth and ninth grade classes for their exceptional character, effort, achievement, and growth, all vital elements of a Fenn education. The recipients are chosen on the basis of recommendations and votes of the Fenn School faculty.

FACULTY PRIZE The Faculty Prize is Fenn’s highest honor. It recognizes a ninth grade student or students whose breadth, character, and consistency of involvement in the life of the school have best exemplified the faculty’s ideals for Fenn students. This year the Faculty Prize was conferred upon Timothy R. Joumas and Andreas C. Sheikh. Faculty Prize winners (left to right): Andreas C. Sheikh and Timothy R. Joumas

LOVEJOY PRIZE Created in 1998 by Trustee Emeritus Frederick H. Lovejoy Jr. ’51 and his family, the Lovejoy Prize honors a graduating eighth grade student or students whose exceptional character, effort, and achievement have so enriched the life of the school as to merit special recognition from the faculty upon their departure from Fenn. The prize is awarded only in years when there are students of extraordinary merit. This year the Lovejoy Prize was presented to five members of the Class of 2013: Steven S. Anton, Kojo B. Edzie, Gavin T. Kennedy, Ethan J. vanderWilden, and Cole R. Winstanley. Receiving the Lovejoy Prize (left to right): Gavin T. Kennedy, Steven S. Anton, Cole R. Winstanley, Kojo B. Edzie, and Ethan J. vanderWilden 2

DR. SAMUEL C. FLEMING MEMORIAL PRIZE Established by members of the Class of 1965 on the occasion of their 25th Fenn reunion, the Dr. Samuel C. Fleming Memorial Prize honors their classmate and friend who wore a “wonderful, ever-present smile.” The prize is awarded each year to an eighth or ninth grade student or students who merit recognition for determination and perseverance in meeting academic challenges, whose efforts never languished, and who contributed to the school through qualities of friendliness, unselfish conduct, and sensitivity and warmth to their classmates. This year the faculty honored ninth graders Bryce H. T. Dion, Gaetan L. Dupont, and Jivan H. Purutyan.

Dr. Samuel C. Fleming Award winners (left to right): Gaetan L. Dupont, Jivan H. Purutyan, and Bryce T. Dion

WALTER W. BIRGE III PRIZE FOR PHILANTHROPY AND SUPPORT OF THE FENN COMMUNITY

Gaetan L. Dupont, (left) and Adam N. Jolly were awarded the Walter W. Birge III Prize.

Nominated by the faculty and selected by the headmaster, the recipient of the Birge Prize demonstrates qualities that were championed by Mr. Birge, Fenn’s fourth headmaster (1983-1993). The prize recognizes one or more members of the ninth grade class who have continually distinguished themselves through their support of Fenn community service projects, their helpfulness to teachers, and their support of their peers. The prize was awarded this year to Gaetan L. Dupont and Adam N. Jolly.

MARK BISCOE AWARD

Recipients of the Burbank Prize (left to right): William J. Baxter, John L. Lyne, and Jonathan C. Tesoro

BURBANK PRIZE The Burbank Prize is awarded by the teacher-coaches of Fenn to those graduating athletes who have distinguished themselves through their generous and unselfish spirit, which fostered the success, happiness, and self-esteem of their teammates. This year the prize was awarded to William J. Baxter, John L. Lyne, and Jonathan C. Tesoro.

Named for retired master teacher Mark Biscoe H’95, who gave thirty-six years of service to the school, the Mark Biscoe Award honors the extraordinary example that Mark set for his colleagues and students. The award is presented to a ninth grade student or students who, through their personal growth in their years at Fenn, have come to value and live out the ideals of school citizenship which Mr. Biscoe, as teacher and coach, inspired generations of Fenn students to embrace. This year the honor went to William J. Baxter and Benjamin W. Stone.

Biscoe Award recipients (left to right): William J. Baxter and Benjamin W. Stone

AWARDS AND HONORS P.G. LEE MEMORIAL PRIZE Each year the P.G. Lee Memorial Prize is awarded at Prize Day to honor a member or members of the graduating class who contributed outstanding determination, hard work, positive spirit, and cheerfulness to their athletic teams. Established in memory of P.G. Lee ’87, the award honors the spirit of a boy who was a true competitor but is perhaps best remembered for “his smile and his ability to make people laugh, and the happiness he brought to people around him.” This year’s eighth and ninth graders voted to honor John L. Lyne. Leslie Warner, P.G. Lee’s mother, attended the Prize Day ceremony to congratulate the winners. P.G. Lee Memorial Award winner John L. Lyne with Leslie Warner and Athletic Director Bob Starensier

AUSTEN FOX RIGGS AWARD First awarded by the Class of 1951 as their parting gift to Fenn, the Austen Fox Riggs Award is given in memory of Austen, a Fenn student from the Class of 1955 who lost his life attempting to save his younger brother from drowning in the Concord River. Determined by vote of the Lower School faculty, the award is given to the student or students who most resemble “Autie” in the helpful effort he contributed in work and in play. This year the Austen Fox Riggs Award was presented to fifth grader Kevin C. Ewing. Winner of the Austin Fox Riggs Award: Kevin C. Ewing

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What it Means to be “a Fenn Boy”

By Max Gomez ’12

enn is a place I have spent almost every hour of daylight in for the past six years, and which I have grown increasingly to love. If I were asked, “What is the best part of Fenn? Is it the academics, the arts, the athletics, the people, or the facilities?” I would be forced to answer . . .“Yes.” Part of what makes Fenn so special is how many different opportunities the Fenn boy has. Everyone participates in the arts, sports, and academics, nobody is one-dimensional, and you partake in these activities with a group of amazing teachers and peers. Whether it is a funny conversation over snacks during recess, or singing or performing on stage, or discussing an interesting book in English class, or playing football, or making a pot in ceramics, whatever it is, there is something to be found that can be enjoyed by the Fenn boy.

“Fenn has prepared every one of us in immeasurable ways for facing challenges with courage and ambition.” I have now referred twice to “the Fenn Boy.” This begs the question: “What is ‘the Fenn Boy?’ And is there even such an entity as ‘the Fenn boy’?” The answer is of course a clear and decisive . . . ”Sort of.” Throughout your wonderful years at Fenn you will be propelled into the various activities that are necessary to grow from a boy into a young man. You are given the outline of what it means to be a “Fenn Boy”: someone who has tried almost everything the school has to offer and has learned valuable skills in each area of school life. However, like being given a picture book with a good set of crayons, you learn there are an infinite amount of colors for filling in this “outline.” Another magical aspect of Fenn is the growth that takes place over the years. Fenn is unique in that it combines nine-year-olds with fifteen-year-olds. Every time I walk into Thompson Hall for biology class, I am in awe that it was in this same building that I was a hyper fourth grader bounding down the hallway on my way to “Flop.” When I was a fourth grader and just meeting new people, a tall boy named Jack Lyne came up to me, poked me on the shoulder, and said, “Tag, you’re it!” We have been playing tag for the last six

years. We all owe so much to Fenn for providing an atmosphere in which we can learn and grow and enjoy life and each other’s company. Fenn has been a place where I can express myself and be comfortable in my own shoes.

“We all owe so much to Fenn for providing an atmosphere in which we can learn and grow and enjoy life and each other’s company. Fenn has been a place where I can express myself and be comfortable in my own shoes.” In my six years I have learned how I study and work best, how I play on the sports field best, and how I interact socially best. I was never an especially shy child; however, that is not to say I did not try new activities and go out of my comfort zone at Fenn. I never expected that I would sing a cappella or wrestle or even succeed in Language Arts class. One piece of advice I would give to every Fenn student is to try everything because there are few places where you can experience so many fun, adventurous opportunities while feeling safe and at home. Whether we are singing in music class, stepping onto the sports field, or presenting a project in class, Fenn has prepared every one of us in immeasurable ways for facing challenges with courage and ambition. I will take with me all of the traditions, memories, and opportunities to try new activities and the idea of “the Fenn Boy.” Fenn will always be there to guide me. As I make the last announcement of my Fenn career, I would like to say, have fun this summer, and enjoy and appreciate your days at Fenn. To the graduating eighth and ninth graders, good luck. I love and will miss you all. 5

AWARDS AND HONORS

Recipients of the Moats Mathematics Prize (left to right): Cole R. Winstanley and Maximilian A. Gomez

ALAN S. MOATS MATHEMATICS PRIZE

Eleanor B. Fenn Modern Language Prize winners (left to right): Cole R. Winstanley and Maximilian A. Gomez

ELEANOR B. FENN MODERN LANGUAGE PRIZE Originally a prize for achievement in French, the Eleanor B. Fenn Modern Language Prize commemorates the many contributions of Mrs. Fenn, the school’s first French teacher and the dedicated wife of founder Roger Fenn. Today, with this prize, Fenn recognizes the most accomplished Spanish students for their talent and interest in the language and culture of Spain and for their exemplary academic work in the Spanish language. This year, ninth grader Maximilian A. Gomez and eighth grader Cole R. Winstanley were honored with the prize.

The parents of Alan S. Moats ’62 established the Moats Mathematics Prize in 1966 in their appreciation for Fenn’s excellence in preparing their son for the rigors of Phillips Exeter Academy. In its first year, the prize was given “for the curiosity which raised questions, the perseverance which sees through to the answers, and the thoroughness which is the mark of excellence in any field.” This year the Moats Mathematics Prize was awarded to ninth grader Maximilian A. Gomez and eighth grader Cole R. Winstanley.

Recipients of the Lennox Lindsay Latin Prize (left to right): Conrad J. Meier, Carter F. Jones, and Jackson T. Boyle

LENNOX LINDSAY LATIN PRIZE Lennox Lindsay was Fenn’s first Latin master, who taught at the school from 1929 to 1939. Mr. Lindsay, according to Roger Fenn, “made Latin a living language, not a dead one,” through his explorations of Roman manners, culture, and artifacts. Initially conferred on the boy who shared Mr. Lindsay’s passion for these areas of the curriculum, today the Lennox Lindsay Latin Prize is awarded for overall excellence in the study of Latin. This year the prize went to ninth grader Carter F. Jones and eighth graders Jackson T. Boyle and Conrad J. Meier.

MILLAR BRAINARD SCIENCE PRIZE The Millar Brainard Science Prize was established by Edward C. Brainard II ’46 in memory of his father, an old friend of Roger Fenn’s at the time the school was founded. The prize is awarded to a member or members of the ninth grade class who have not only demonstrated an outstanding knowledge of science but have also displayed enthusiasm, creativity, and an impressive understanding of the scientific method. This year the winner of the Brainard Science Prize was Maximilian A. Gomez. Millar Brainard Science Prize winner Maximilian A. Gomez

GOULD ARTS AWARD The Arts Award is named for Kirsten Gould, who retired in 2011 after twenty-seven years at Fenn, for her “visionary shaping of Fenn’s Arts program in its rich and full dimensions.” The award is given by vote of the Arts department faculty, and in its first year was presented to three students who have demonstrated throughout their careers at Fenn exemplary dedication and accomplishment respectively in music, drama, and the visual arts. This year, from the Class of 2012, Gaetan L. Dupont was honored for distinction in the visual arts; and Maximilian A. Gomez for distinction in drama and music. Gould Arts Award winners (left to right): Maximilian A. Gomez and Gaetan L. Dupont 6

THE CARTER PRIZE FOR HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES

Recipients of the Carter Prize for History and Social Studies (left to right): Ethan J. vanderWilden, Alexander L. Lyman, and Maximilian A. Gomez

The Carter Prize for History and Social Studies, named in honor of Jim Carter ’54 for his distinguished forty years of teaching history and social studies at Fenn, is awarded to a graduating student or students who in their years at Fenn have shown exceptional interest, knowledge, and diligence in their study of history and social studies. This year the recipients of the Carter Prize were ninth grader Maximilian A. Gomez and eighth graders Alexander L. Lyman and Ethan J. vanderWilden.

BAND AWARD The Band Award is presented for leadership and dedication. This year’s recipients were ninth graders Adam N. Jolly and Carter F. Jones and eighth graders Gavin T. Kennedy and Steven S. Anton.

JOSEPH A. HINDLE JR. SCIENCE RECOGNITION PRIZE The Joseph A. Hindle Jr. Science Recognition Prize was established in 2011 in honor of Mr. Hindle, who retired that spring after thirty-two years at Fenn. The prize is awarded to the ninth grade student or students who consistently demonstrate mastery of laboratory skills and who creatively apply critical thinking skills to the field of biology. This year the recipients of the Hindle Prize were Gaetan L. Dupont and Adam N. Jolly.

Recipients of the Band Award with Instrumental Music Director Maeve Lien (left to right): Gavin T. Kennedy, Steven S. Anton, Carter F. Jones, and Adam N. Jolly

CITIZENSHIP PRIZES Awarded by faculty to students in their divisions, Fenn School Citizenship Prizes honor boys who show exceptional citizenship traits: they are especially hard working in their school activities, they are particularly cheerful, positive, and supportive to other students, and they are relied upon by faculty to lend a hand when important jobs need to be done. This year the following students were honored with Citizenship Prizes on Prize Day:

Winners of the William O. Travers Writing Contest (left to right): Raef J. Gormley, Adam N. Jolly, and Colin M. Regenauer

4TH GRADE

6TH GRADE

8TH GRADE

WILLIAM O. TRAVERS WRITING CONTEST

Maxwell M. Byron Benjamin M. Carbeau Nicolo A. Carere Olivier E. Cheever James J. Ewing Ethan B. Gorewitz

Walker L. Davey Matthew M. Hart Paul P. Michaud Nicholas E. Schoeller Nicholas R. Steinart

Jackson T. Boyle Odom Keo Sam Leo J. Saraceno

5TH GRADE

Arthur L. Gildehaus Maximilian A. Gomez Daniel J. M. Broun Carter F. Jones Ryan A. Ewing William R. Hrabchak Jonathan C. Tesoro Timothy R. Jones Daniel P. Kramer William W. Page Christopher J. Ruedigger

At graduation in 1979, the Fenn School Board of Trustees established an English prize to honor the long and dedicated service of William O. Travers, English teacher and assistant headmaster from 1956 to 1979. Mr. Travers’ keen interest in writing and his long-held desire for a composition prize prompted a contest to be created in each division of the school for which submissions of imaginative, creative, and descriptive writing were sought. This year, in the Lower School, Colin M. Regenauer, a fifth grader, received the Travers Prize, with Honorable Mention awarded to fourth grader Gray M. Hussey. In the Middle School, the winner was seventh grader Raef J. Gormley, with Honorable Mention awarded to seventh grader Daniel J. M. Broun. In the Upper School, Adam N. Jolly, a ninth grader, received the prize, with Honorable Mention awarded to ninth grader Benjamin W. Stone.

Maxwell E. Boyle Samuel J. Farley Kevin Yun Gao James K. Harvey Matthew P. Kirkman Jacob H. Pine

7TH GRADE

9TH GRADE

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MATTHEW M. AZARELA Governor’s Academy

ARTHUR L. GILDEHAUS Phillips Academy, Andover

JIVAN H. PURUTYAN Middlesex School

WILLIAM J. BAXTER Middlesex School

MAXIMILIAN A. GOMEZ Groton School

BRENDAN J. SEIFERT Lawrence Academy

SCOTT J. CORREIA Rivers School

ADAM N. JOLLY Kent School

ANDREAS C. SHEIKH Phillips Academy, Andover

BRYCE H. T. DION Concord-Carlisle High School

CARTER F. JONES Concord Academy

BENJAMIN W. STONE Lawrence Academy

AUSTIN J. DORSEY St. Mark’s School

TIMOTHY R. JOUMAS Lawrence Academy

JONATHAN C. TESORO St. George’s School

GAETAN L. DUPONT Belmont Hill School

JOHN L. LYNE Middlesex School

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“This Place We Call Home”

by Jonathan Tesoro ’12

ood morning members of the Fenn community, parents, grandparents, and friends. As vice-president of the school, I want to reflect on my time at Fenn and on our memorable Class of 2012. As I wrote this speech, I felt challenged for two reasons. First, I could not find words that properly reflect my years at Fenn. The memories and experiences I have been so lucky to have here and the valuable lessons I have learned are impossible to put adequately into words. It is impossible to express my gratitude towards Mrs. Van Orman, the reason I am standing here. She shaped me into the confident and mature person I am now through countless lessons since fifth grade. This is just one of many examples of how grateful I am for every teacher, coach, and friend I met here. Second, as my time at Fenn comes to an end, although I am excited to move onto the next chapter in my life, I cannot bear the thought of not waking up each day, throwing on any collared shirt I

“Fenn has done a great job preparing us for the next chapter. We leave with deep friendships, pride, and a sense of accomplishment.” can find, and driving to the place that has been my home for six years. Fenn has been my home since I stepped out of my car the first day of school wearing my favorite green shirt and khaki shorts. Like most of you guys, I was really scared that day, unaware of the effect Fenn would have on me over the next six years, unaware of the many friends I would make, some who would become the most important people in my life, and unaware of the teachers and mentors I would meet. Some of the people who made an impact on me are Mr. Smith, my first advisor and friend, who made me feel like I had been here for years, and Mr. Sharon, my ninth grade advisor, who has been a tremendous help and an inspiration to me and to the rest of my class. Now that we are graduating, I can honestly say that being in our classes, playing on the same sports teams, doing arts together, and

building memories while at Merrowvista and on all the other trips up to and including Caribou, we have become good friends and brothers. Each and every one of my classmates has influenced me immensely in the past six years, and especially this year. If I had to handpick my class, there would be no better choice than you sixteen guys. The memories we have from our time at Fenn could fill countless pages, but a few will stay with us for a long time. The most extraordinary memory this year is being able to spend time with Mrs. Ward each Friday at the Pen to Paper club. We wrote poetry but also got to talk about school, sports, and life with the person we love, Mrs. Ward. I also want to thank our parents for their commitment and tremendous help for six years. I know it is hard for you parents to say goodbye as well. Without your love for this school, we would not have been able to have such amazing experiences and to learn the valuable lessons Fenn strives to teach. Honesty, respect, empathy, and courage were just words on paper before we arrived, but we have a deep understanding of the importance of those words and how they make a difference in our everyday lives. It is hard to say goodbye to a place that we in the Class of 2012 call home. Our teachers, coaches, tutors, the Fenn staff, and all of our fellow students have made this a place where we all belong and which we find hard to leave. Fenn has done a great job preparing us for the next chapter. We leave with deep friendships, pride, and a sense of accomplishment. I could not be more grateful for my experiences at Fenn. I know that the Class of 2012 will return here often to this place we call home. Thank you.

Graduation Moments

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WILLIAM F. ADIE II Lawrence Academy

CHRISTOPHER F. HEALEY North Shore Country Day School

JAMES A. O’BRIEN Belmont Hill School

STEVEN S. ANTON Groton School

SAMUEL P. HESLER Belmont Hill School

MARK E. RUSSELL, JR. Lawrence Academy

MARK L. BENATI Acton-Boxborough High School

AUSTIN W. HOEY Concord-Carlisle High School

KEVIN C. RUTLEDGE Concord-Carlisle High School

JACKSON T. BOYLE Concord Academy

ANDREW J. HUGHES Concord-Carlisle High School

DANIEL F. SIMOSA St. Mark’s School

PATRICK D. CROWLEY Concord-Carlisle High School

CARTER P. HUSSEY Lawrence Academy

JONATHAN R. STASIOR Concord-Carlisle High School

KOJO B. EDZIE Middlesex School

GAVIN T. KENNEDY Deerf ield Academy

NICHOLAS M. STONE Lawrence Academy

LEO W. FEININGER Concord Academy

AIDAN R. S. LONG Concord-Carlisle High School

PRANAV K. TADIKONDA Phillips Academy, Andover

JAMES C. FINNERAL Lawrence Academy

ALEXANDER L. LYMAN Concord Academy

WILLIAM G. J. TASKER Middlesex School

BENJAMIN A. GAINSBORO Lawrence Academy

CONRAD J. MEIER Middlesex School

ETHAN J. VANDERWILDEN Concord-Carlisle High School

THOMAS B. GIRDWOOD Concord Academy

NICHOLAS A. MOSKOW Concord-Carlisle High School

NICHOLAS A. WALTERS Concord Academy

ROBERT T. GRIFFIN Belmont Hill School

LUCAS MUNDEL Concord-Carlisle High School

COLE R. WINSTANLEY Concord-Carlisle High School

EIGHTH GRADE CELEBRATION

uring graduation week, eighth graders and their parents and teachers gathered for an evening celebration of the class to honor those students who are leaving Fenn and to allow those who are returning an opportunity to come together and look towards their

future as seniors at the school. Headmaster Ward offered a personal reflection about each student, capturing memorable moments from that boy’s years at Fenn. Derek Boonisar, assistant headmaster and head of the Upper School, welcomed the guests and spoke to the eighth grade on behalf of their teachers and advisors. The class was notable for its “friendliness and playfulness,” he said, and for “respecting people for who they are and showing patience with each other.” The boys clearly enjoyed each other’s company, he noted, often gathering in the Stone Lobby or in the first floor lobby of the School House, near advisors Michele Heaton’s, Luke Thompson’s, Derek Cribb’s, and John Fitzsimmons’ rooms. “You have been a great class,” Mr. Boonisar declared. This year, four student speakers, two departing boys and two returning ones, were chosen by their classmates to address the gathering. They were Gordon Hargraves, next year’s president of the school, Steven Anton, Leo Saraceno, and Ethan vanderWilden. Here are excerpts from their speeches:

from “THE SKY IS THE LIMIT” by Gordon Hargraves

would like to start off with some thank-you’s. First to the teachers, thank you. You taught us much more than just your lessons; you taught us to be individuals. You taught us to trust ourselves and to put 100 percent into everything we do. With your training in mind we will come out as great people in society. This will probably be one of the last times I will see you all together. Some of you will go off and do great things. With the values and lessons that Fenn has taught you, the sky is the limit. Just remember that you can lead your own life, you are the captain of your ship, the writer of your own book, the leader of your own odyssey. You have been the best class that I could have asked for.

from “Fenn’s been a Blessing for Me” by Steven Anton ’13

onight is one of the last times we will be together as a complete grade, and it is sad that we won’t all be at Fenn next year. I’ll miss you guys when I go off to high school and I think that speaks for the rest of the grade. Fenn’s been a blessing for me, and we should all be thankful for being here. Whether it was playing “Celebrities” in Spanish, or having Fun Fact Fridays in math, Fenn has made my life better and I honestly don’t know what I would be without it. I shouldn’t forget to mention all of the teachers who made our Fenn careers so exceptional. You’ve taught us so much and it isn’t easy to repay all you’ve done for us. Some of my fondest memories at Fenn have been made in the classroom. All of us will be in debt to you teachers; the things we have learned here will stick with us for life.

from Teachers are “Unsung Heroes” by Leo Saraceno

ooking back, it has been an amazing time, from walking into Thompson Hall on our first day, to coming to the end of our final exams just days ago . . . I would like to think our class is unique, but I’m sure most kids from former grades have said the same about their own class. Our class has been successful, and I would attribute much of this success to the Lower, Middle, and Upper School teachers; they are the unsung heroes who have taught us character and how to be our best. Our future in many ways was in their hands. We have spent the majority of our time in their classrooms and under their leadership. I thank you teachers for helping us to be the class we are today.

from AN UNFORGETTABLE CLASS by Ethan vanderWilden ’13

e are not a typical class. We are one that stands out, one that represents the unity and togetherness that all groups need . . . Throughout my five years at Fenn, I have never felt alone. I always felt I had someone, if not the whole class, backing me up. That is what our class is: when one person is stuck, someone will carry him through. This has been a great class, one that I will never forget. We were caring, and we all had each other’s backs. We grew as a class, and moved on, learning about each other and growing with every step. I am sorry to say goodbye after an unforgettable five-year run. I will close by saying “thank you” to all of the classmates, friends, and teachers who have made my Fenn career one that I have enjoyed. I will miss every classmate because these are some of the best people I know.

Graduation Moments

Congratulations, Graduates!