Commencement 2021

I am beyond proud to be a part of this grade and cannot believe we have made it this far. If there is one thing you take away from my speech, I hope you remember not only the memories before COVID-19 but also the community you have made this year. History books will explain how school was during the coronavirus, but those books will not be able to capture how it brought the Harbor Day Class of 2021 together. I hope you remember that Harbor Day School was once your family and it will always be your family. Thank you! “

— COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS GIVEN BY MADDIE LEWIS'21

Harbor Day School held the Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony on June 11, 2021, outside on the back blacktop with the brand-new campus project in the background. The Harbor Day community was thrilled to come together and celebrate these graduating eighth grade students.

“Congratulations! It is finally time to celebrate you. You have worked so hard to get here today. Some of you have been here since kindergarten, while others have joined the class along the way. No matter how long your time has been at Harbor Day, you each have contributed to this unique class during this unique time, and you definitely are leaving your legacy today.

First, you’ve always been known as an energetic, enthusiastic, and talented class. The Class of 2021 always shows up in full force, no matter what. We saw this during Turkey Bowls, outdoor education trips to AstroCamp, Catalina Island and Joshua Tree, and track meets and Blue-Gold events. You were always all in, all the way… …Next, your class will be remembered by your ability to persevere. You definitely persevered academically. As you know, Harbor Day is an academically challenging school, and part of our program is to strive for excellence in the classroom. When I hear of people outside of the HDS community chalking up this year to a “lost year” of learning, I couldn’t disagree more. You have learned a lot this year, and you have successfully completed this rigorous Harbor Day School program, just like all the classes before you.

However, you will be known for your perseverance because of all the challenges you’ve faced while pursuing your Harbor Day School studies. We know this year was not what you envisioned or how you anticipated your eighth grade year to be when you were younger. The pandemic brought so many difficulties and required us all to adapt by taking temperature screenings, wearing masks, staying within a cohort for the majority of the day, keeping socially distant, and adapting to all the new technology demands. Regardless, you persevered in spite of these challenges and kept learning. And this is an important life lesson, which you absolutely have learned as evidenced by your yearbook dedication yesterday. You dedicated the yearbook to future eighth grade classes, and I quote you from your inscription “We, the class of 2021, urge you—future eighth classes—as leaders to overcome unexpected challenges and add to the positive environment at our school. Occasionally, traditions end and new ones must be created. Look at failure as an opportunity and never let adversity overpower your ability to rise to an occasion.” …We all have a lot to be grateful for. I am grateful to you all, Class of 2021. You’ve shown tremendous character, you’ve been impeccable leaders during a remarkable year, and we will never forget you. Congratulations and come back often.“

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1. Head of School Award | Maddie Lewis and Head of School Angi Evans 2. Service Award | Keaton Kessler and Director of Upper School Susan Johnson. 3. Anson Chen’17 presents the Spirit Award to Charlie Geary and Rodin Zarrabi

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4. Mrs. Coleman presents the Physical Education Award to Nicole Thorp and Andrew Niccol 5. Ms. Webb and Mr. Maki present the Performing Arts Award to Evan Pak and Maya Fischbein

FULL LIST OF 2021 AWARDS

Head of School ........................ Maddie Lewis Mathmatics................................ Cindy Lin English............................... Andrew Niccol Literature................................... Yoyo Li Science................................ Nicole Thorp History .................................... Cindy Lin Spanish................................. Grace Fogel Latin...................................... Cindy Lin Mandarin................................ Annika Ting Art......................................... Yoyo Li Performing Arts....................... Maya Fischbein Evan Pak Technology.............................. Carter Klein Physical Education..................... Andrew Niccol Nicole Thorp Service............................... Keaton Kessler Spirit.................................. Charlie Geary Rodin Zarrabi

The alumni speaker from the class of 2017, Kaylana Lee, shared these words with the graduates:

I want to recognize how this class in particular has “ been through so much, and I want to commend each and every one of you for making it here. It definitely hasn’t been easy or what any of us expected. Middle school is hard enough with balancing academics, social life, and external pressures. Add on top of that a global pandemic, and I’m blown away by how each of you has been able to make it here.

Let go of your expectations because no matter what you think high school is going to look like for you, it’s never going to be exactly what you think. Go in with an open mind about people, classes, everything. Try “ new things and dive in headfirst, and don’t hold yourself to unrealistic expectations.

— KAYLANA LEE | CLASS OF 2017

BACK ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Russ Klein'80, Carter Klein, Sean Rowe'86, Fiona Rowe, Kevin Smith'89. Braden Smith, Natalie Stamires'83 Donahoo, Jack Donahoo

FRONT ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Annika Ting, Mackenzie Dollander, Yasmin Cavner, Ceyda Shamsai, Siena Mahdi, Ethan White, Cindy Lin, Charlie Geary, EvaLouise Alexander, Kylie Lykos, Jack Donahoo, Iris Lu

SECOND ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Sienna Moatazedi, Jake Pirnazar, Owen Majit, Mark James Rosing, Megan Bartz, Rodin Zarrabi, Charlotte Warmington, Charlotte Jordan, Fiona Rowe, Jack Cudzil, Yoyo Li, Grace Burke

THIRD ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Conrad Cook, Maya Fischbein, Madison Lewis, Daniel Liang, Andrew Niccol, Declan Murray, Thomas Hofer, Jonathan Shi, Braden Smith, Christopher O’Neil, Claire Casey, Keaton Kessler

BACK ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Evan Pak, Nicole Thorp, Charli Krotts, Tyler Godfrey, Grace Fogel, Cameron Massoudi, Adam Mead, Carter Klein, Hailey Peykoff, Jackson Bryden, Caden Isola

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1. Spirit Award presenter, Anson Chen'17 with his mother, Linda Lai, and sister, Adeleine 2. Charli and Olivia'19 Krotts 3. Kelly Burke, Malia Malikowski, Christine Burke'02 Malikowski, Asher Malikowski, Suzi Bishop'75 Burke, Grace Burke, and Brian Burke 4. Samantha'18, Claire, Emily '18, and Jackson Casey 5. Sally Peckenpaugh'87 Bartz, Megan, and Henry'19 Bartz 6. Jordan'12, Keaton, and Jaden'19 Kessler 7. Conrad and Prescott'17 Cook

EIGHTH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL MATRICULATION LIST

EvaLouise Alexander.......... ...... Sage Hill School Megan Bartz........... ............. Newport Harbor High School Jackson Bryden........... .......... Pacifica Christian High School Grace Burke........... ............. .St. Margaret's Episcopal School Claire Casey.. .................. ..... Sage Hill School Yasmin Cavner.......... ... ......... Sage Hill School Conrad Cook............ ........... .Newport Harbor High School Jack Cudzil........... .............. Mater Dei High School Mackenzie Dollander........ ........ .Corona del Mar High School Jack Donahoo........... ........... .Fairmont School Maya Fischbein........... .......... .Mater Dei High School Grace Fogel ........... ............. JSerra Catholic High School Charlie Geary........... ............ Newport Harbor High School Tyler Godfrey........... ............ Mater Dei High School Thomas Hofer... ...... .. .. ........ .. Mater Dei High School Caden Isola............. ............ St. Margaret's Episcopal School Charlotte Jordan........... ......... Mater Dei High School Keaton Kessler........... .......... . Mater Dei High School Carter Klein............. ........... . Sage Hill School Charli Krotts........... ............. Mater Dei High School Madison Lewis ........... ........... St. Margaret's Episcopal School Yoyo Li................. ........... . Sage Hill School

Daniel Liang ........... ............. Sage Hill School Cindy Lin............... ............ The Loomis Chaffee School Iris Lu.................. ............ Sage Hill School

Kylie Lykos............. ............ JSerra Catholic High School Siena Mahdi............. ........... . Newport Harbor High School Owen Majit........... .............. .The Lawrenceville School Cameron Massoudi........... ....... St. Margaret's Episcopal School Adam Mead........... . .... ......... Mater Dei High School Sienna Moatazedi........... ... .. ... .Newport Harbor High School Declan Murray........... ........... .Mater Dei High School Andrew Niccol........... .. .... .. ... .St. Margaret's Episcopal School Christopher O'Neil........... ....... .Corona del Mar High School Evan Pak...... .. ... ................ . Sage Hill School

Hailey Peykoff......... .. ..... ... ... . Newport Harbor High School Jake Pirnazar ........... ............ Sage Hill School Mark James Rosing........... ....... Corona del Mar High School Fiona Rowe........... ............. . Millikan High School Ceyda Shamsai........... ......... .. Sage Hill School Jonathan Shi........... ............. Sage Hill School Braden Smith........... ... .. ... . ... .Mater Dei High School Nicole Thorp........... ............ . JSerra Catholic High School Annika Ting........... ............. . Sage Hill School Charlotte Warmington... ........... . Newport Harbor High School Ethan White ........... ............. Sage Hill School Rodin Zarrabi........... ............ Sage Hill School

CLASS OF 2017 MATRICULATION LIST

Aidan Anvaripour......................... American University of Paris Shauna Bahri............................. . University of California, Berkeley Patrick Beemer........................... .California Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo Natalia Bryant ............................ University of Southern California Anson Chen.............................. . Cornell University Connor Cohen............................ .Pepperdine University Prescott Cook............................ . University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School Dominic Cuneo........................... .Tulane University Morgan Czepiel................. .. ........ .Texas Christian University Andrew Dallape........... .. .............. University of California, San Diego Darah Emadi.............................. University of Wisconsin Preston Ewing............................ .Southern Methodist University Ashley Gehl............................... University of Southern California Lauren Gehl.............................. . University of Southern California Presley Green............................ . University of California, Santa Barbara Ruby Hammond.......................... . University of Washington Ryder Haupt .............................. University of Michigan Deniz Inel................................. George Washington University Alexis Jordan............................. University of Georgia Robert Keller ............................. Baylor University Lauren Kensel............................ . Gonzaga University Andrew King............................. . Boston University Hazel Koh................................ . Harvard College Ryan Krall................................ . Loyola Marymount University Kaylana Lee.............................. . University of California, Los Angeles Griffin Lewis .............................. University of Texas, Austin Shala Lin.................................. University of Chicago Jenna McConnaughey.................... . University of California, Los Angeles Jacqueline McNeill........................ University of California, Los Angeles Chloe Mirhashemi......................... University of Southern California Isabella Morin............................ . Boston College Sabrina Neushul.......................... .University of California, Berkeley Ian Nguyen ............................... University of the Pacific Oliver Park............................... . New York University Emma Peets.............................. .Southern Methodist University Matthew Poska........................... .University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Mason Ressler............................ .Gap year Nick Richardson .......................... University of Georgia Henry Ruck .................... ........ .... University of Wisconsin Lenox Schillereff.......................... California Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo Shayda Shakoori.......................... San Diego State University Max Sonenshine.......................... . University of Pennsylvania Zoe Stern................................. Tulane University Lucy Van der Reis............... ... ....... Duke Kunshan University Michael Vaughan......................... . Chapman University Alex Wainwright.......................... Southern Methodist University Lily Warmington.......................... University of Texas, Austin Carson Webb............................. University of Arizona