Message From the Valedictorian

Raje Talal Samadi - Class of 2023

About Raje:

Valedictorian Raje Samadi follows his siblings’ (Ahmad ‘19 and Rose ‘21) footsteps in graduating from TMS. Having joined TMS in Grade 7, he describes his journey through the Upper School as one in which he learnt to apply himself, helping him to become the graduate he is today. He gave academics a major focus, reflecting on being on the Head’s list many times. By the same token, kindness and sincerity became valuable character traits as he engaged with his peers and the larger community. Raje recollects that in his younger years at TMS, his interests were quite varied between different sports and subjects, but in his later years, his interest in the Sciences grew, to a point where is now committed to pursuing a career in the medical field as a doctor.

Raje’s Message:

“I want to remind my peers to never give up. Life will always challenge us in novel ways. Sometimes, those challenges may seem difficult to overcome, but once we do, we will gain so many new rewarding life experiences. You must always continue to find the little joys in life - partake in activities that are meaningful to you. Do not settle.

Each of us in the class of 2023 will strive to accomplish our dreams as we progress in life. I hope that as we achieve these successes, we remain as close as we are today, always sharing our accomplishments and achievements with one another. Enjoy your time at University and always make sure to live life to the fullest. There will be challenges but nothing we, the class of 2023, can’t handle!

Thank you for being my friends and greatest supporters! I am so happy to have met you all and grown up with you.”