As you close this chapter at Flint Hill, what do you express gratitude for?

I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the many opportunities and experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today, especially my loving and supportive family who instilled in me the values of kindness, resilience, and human decency. I’m also grateful for my teachers and mentors who have challenged me throughout the course of high school to think critically and pursue my passions.

– Mariya Dempsey ’23

I feel a great sense of gratitude for the Ambassador program, my not-so-happy experiences at the school, and for the people who have showed me tremendous support: Nurse Hammond, Nurse Hart, Ms. Lewis, Ms. Barnes, Ms. Burton, Mr. McHonett, and Mr. Shepherd. I’m very grateful for these individuals as they have made my high school experience special and have allowed me to grow in many ways.

– Kori Parker ’23

I feel gratitude for all my coaches who helped me along my brief journey here at Flint Hill. I’m thankful to have met them and learned from them not just about the game of basketball but about the game of life!

– Gibraltar Coleman ’23

I am grateful for the friends I have made, they have supported me and allowed me to fully be myself. I am grateful for my teachers who have helped me in countless ways and built up my confidence. I am specifically thankful for my time in art over the past four years; it has helped to shape my high school experience in the best way.

– Nina Dooley ’23

I feel immense gratitude toward my parents for their everlasting encouragement and my teachers for their guidance in helping me discover the path I wish to pursue in college. I am also incredibly grateful for my friends and the sense of community that has surrounded my experience at Flint Hill.

– Dyuthi Harikar ’23

Looking into the future, what impact will you and your classmates make on this world?

I feel that in the future, the Class of 2023 will make a significant impact on this world. We have faced unimaginable things together, such as the pandemic and the longlasting effects of it. We have learned from experiences like these, which have helped shape our perspectives and goals for the future.

– Alena Patel ’23

Looking into the future, the impact that my graduating Class of 2023 will make on the world is immeasurable in that each of my classmates possesses unique talents, skills, and perspectives that can be utilized to bring positive change to their communities and beyond. Whether through entrepreneurship, scientific research, public service, or a simple act of kindness, the potential for my classmates along with myself to make a lasting impact is immense. As for myself, specifically, I have been brought up by an incredibly benevolent family whose wisdom has shaped a strong foundation of essential values that will guide me. The natural leadership and altruistic qualities I have developed by means of looking up to my parents have forged my ability to bring people together while enabling me to inspire others to take action toward creating a better world.

– Mariella Silvia ’23

We should have stopped climate change by now. I hope my generation can do that and better the world.

– Ethan Grossman ’23