To the pealing of the Meeting Hall bell, fifty eighth and ninth graders processedacross the green and into their futures at the 83rd Graduation Exercises held onJune 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 theirclassmates and teachers, staff members, families and friends, with President Max Gomezcomparing 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 hischaracter 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 andnothing as gentle as strength…you’ve proven this truth to all of us.” And Jack Lyne, whois headed to Middlesex, has been a “high scorer” in school life, Mr. Ward said, “belovedby 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.

Graduation 2012

AWARDS AND HONORS

Each year before diplomas are awarded atgraduation, the headmaster presents on behalfof the faculty six prizes that recognize in

different ways members of the eighth and ninth gradeclasses for their exceptional character, effort,achievement, and growth, all vital elements of a Fenneducation. The recipients are chosen on the basis ofrecommendations and votes of the Fenn School faculty.

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FACULTY PRIZE

The Faculty Prize is Fenn’s highest honor. It recognizes aninth grade student or students whose breadth, character, andconsistency of involvement in the life of the school have bestexemplified the faculty’s ideals for Fenn students. This year theFaculty Prize was conferred uponTimothy R. Joumas andAndreas C. Sheikh.

Receiving the Lovejoy Prize (left to right): Gavin T. Kennedy, Steven S. Anton, Cole R. Winstanley, KojoB. Edzie, and Ethan J. vanderWilden

Faculty Prize winners (left to right):Andreas C. Sheikh and Timothy R. Joumas

LOVEJOY PRIZE

Created in 1998 by TrusteeEmeritus Frederick H. LovejoyJr. ’51 and his family, the LovejoyPrize honors a graduating eighthgrade student or students whoseexceptional character, effort, andachievement have so enrichedthe life of the school as to meritspecial recognition from thefaculty upon their departure fromFenn. The prize is awarded onlyin years when there are studentsof extraordinary merit. This yearthe Lovejoy Prize was presentedto five members of the Class of2013: Steven S. Anton, Kojo B.Edzie, Gavin T. Kennedy, EthanJ. vanderWilden, and Cole R.Winstanley.

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MARK BISCOE AWARD

Named for retired master teacher Mark Biscoe H’95, who gavethirty-six years of service to the school, the Mark Biscoe Awardhonors the extraordinary example that Mark set for his colleaguesand students. The award is presented to a ninth grade student orstudents who, through their personal growth in their years at Fenn,have come to value and live out the ideals of school citizenshipwhich Mr. Biscoe, asteacher and coach, inspiredgenerations of Fennstudents to embrace. Thisyear the honor went to William J. Baxter andBenjamin W. Stone.

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 Fennto those graduating athletes who have distinguishedthemselves through their generous and unselfish spirit, whichfostered the success, happiness, and self-esteem of theirteammates. This year the prize was awarded to William J.Baxter, John L. Lyne, and Jonathan C. Tesoro.

DR. SAMUEL C. FLEMING MEMORIAL PRIZE

Established by members of the Class of 1965 on the occasion of their 25thFenn reunion, the Dr. Samuel C. Fleming Memorial Prize honors theirclassmate and friend who wore a “wonderful, ever-present smile.” Theprize is awarded each year to an eighth or ninth grade student or studentswho merit recognition for determination and perseverance in meetingacademic challenges, whose efforts never languished, and who contributedto the school through qualities of friendliness, unselfish conduct, andsensitivity and warmth to their classmates. This year the faculty honoredninth graders Bryce H. T. Dion, Gaetan L. Dupont, and Jivan H. Purutyan.

WALTER W. BIRGE III PRIZE FOR PHILANTHROPY AND SUPPORT OF

THE FENN COMMUNITY

Nominated by the faculty and selected by the headmaster, the recipient of theBirge Prize demonstrates qualities that were championed by Mr. Birge, Fenn’sfourth headmaster (1983-1993). The prize recognizes one or more members ofthe ninth grade class who have continually distinguished themselves throughtheir 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.

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

Biscoe Award recipients (leftto right): William J. Baxterand Benjamin W. Stone

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

Each year the P.G. Lee Memorial Prize isawarded at Prize Day to honor a member ormembers of the graduating class whocontributed outstanding determination, hardwork, positive spirit, and cheerfulness to theirathletic teams. Established in memory of P.G.Lee ’87, the award honors the spirit of a boywho was a true competitor but is perhaps bestremembered for “his smile and his ability tomake people laugh, and the happiness hebrought to people around him.” This year’seighth and ninth graders voted to honor JohnL. Lyne. Leslie Warner, P.G. Lee’s mother,attended the Prize Day ceremony tocongratulate the winners.

First awarded by the Class of 1951 as their parting gift to Fenn, theAusten Fox Riggs Award is given in memory of Austen, a Fenn studentfrom the Class of 1955 who lost his life attempting to save his youngerbrother from drowning in the Concord River. Determined by vote ofthe Lower School faculty, the award is given to the student or studentswho most resemble “Autie” in the helpful effort he contributed in workand in play. This year the Austen Fox Riggs Award was presented tofifth grader Kevin C. Ewing.

Winner of the AustinFox Riggs Award:Kevin C. Ewing

AWARDS AND HONORS

P.G. Lee Memorial Award winner John L.Lyne with Leslie Warner and Athletic DirectorBob Starensier

P.G. LEE MEMORIAL PRIZE

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AUSTEN FOX RIGGS AWARD

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Fenn is a place I have spent almost every hour of daylight infor the past six years, and which I have grown increasingly tolove. If I were asked, “What is the best part of Fenn? Is it the

academics, the arts, the athletics, the people, or the facilities?” Iwould be forced to answer . . .“Yes.” Part of what makes Fenn sospecial is how many different opportunities the Fenn boy has.Everyone participates in the arts, sports, and academics, nobody isone-dimensional, and you partake in these activities with a group ofamazing teachers and peers. Whether it is a funny conversation oversnacks during recess, or singing or performing on stage, or discussingan interesting book in English class, or playing football, or making apot in ceramics, whatever it is, there is something to be found thatcan be enjoyed by the Fenn boy.

I have now referred twice to “the Fenn Boy.” This begs thequestion: “What is ‘the Fenn Boy?’ And is there even such an entityas ‘the Fenn boy’?” The answer is of course a clear and decisive . . .”Sort of.” Throughout your wonderful years at Fenn you will bepropelled into the various activities that are necessary to grow from aboy into a young man. You are given the outline of what it means tobe a “Fenn Boy”: someone who has tried almost everything theschool has to offer and has learned valuable skills in each area ofschool life. However, like being given a picture book with a good setof crayons, you learn there are an infinite amount of colors for fillingin this “outline.”

Another magical aspect of Fenn is the growth that takes placeover the years. Fenn is unique in that it combines nine-year-oldswith fifteen-year-olds. Every time I walk into Thompson Hall forbiology class, I am in awe that it was in this same building that Iwas 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 tallboy 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 inwhich we can learn and grow and enjoy life and each other’scompany. Fenn has been a place where I can express myself and becomfortable in my own shoes.

In my six years I have learned how I study and work best, how Iplay on the sports field best, and how I interact socially best. I wasnever an especially shy child; however, that is not to say I did not trynew activities and go out of my comfort zone at Fenn. I neverexpected that I would sing a cappella or wrestle or even succeed inLanguage Arts class. One piece of advice I would give to every Fennstudent is to try everything because there are few places where youcan experience so many fun, adventurous opportunities while feelingsafe and at home. Whether we are singing in music class, steppingonto the sports field, or presenting a project in class, Fenn hasprepared every one of us in immeasurable ways for facing challengeswith courage and ambition.

I will take with me all of the traditions, memories, andopportunities to try new activities and the idea of “the Fenn Boy.”Fenn will always be there to guide me. As I make the lastannouncement of my Fenn career, I would like to say, have fun thissummer, and enjoy and appreciate your days at Fenn. To thegraduating eighth and ninth graders, good luck. I love and will missyou all.

“We all owe so much to Fenn forproviding an atmosphere in which wecan learn and grow and enjoy life andeach other’s company. Fenn has been aplace where I can express myself and be comfortable in my own shoes.”

from What it Means to be “a Fenn Boy”By Max Gomez ’12

“Fenn has prepared every one of us in immeasurable ways for facingchallenges with courage and ambition.”

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

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, “madeLatin a living language, not a dead one,” throughhis explorations of Roman manners, culture, andartifacts. Initially conferred on the boy whoshared Mr. Lindsay’s passion for these areas ofthe curriculum, today the Lennox Lindsay LatinPrize is awarded for overall excellence in thestudy of Latin. This year the prize went to ninthgrader Carter F. Jones and eighth gradersJackson T. Boyle and Conrad J. Meier.

Recipients of the Moats MathematicsPrize (left to right): Cole R. Winstanleyand Maximilian A. Gomez

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

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

GOULD ARTS AWARDThe Arts Award is named for Kirsten Gould, who retired in 2011 after twenty-seven years atFenn, for her “visionary shaping of Fenn’s Arts program in its rich and full dimensions.” Theaward is given by vote of the Arts department faculty, and in its first year was presented tothree students who have demonstrated throughout their careers at Fenn exemplary dedicationand accomplishment respectively in music, drama, and the visual arts. This year, from theClass of 2012, Gaetan L. Dupont was honored for distinction in the visual arts; andMaximilian A. Gomez for distinction in drama and music.

Gould Arts Award winners (left to right): Maximilian A. Gomez and Gaetan L. Dupont

ALAN S. MOATS MATHEMATICS PRIZE

The parents of Alan S. Moats ’62established the Moats Mathematics Prizein 1966 in their appreciation for Fenn’sexcellence in preparing their son for therigors of Phillips Exeter Academy. In itsfirst year, the prize was given “for thecuriosity which raised questions, theperseverance which sees through to theanswers, and the thoroughness which isthe mark of excellence in any field.” Thisyear the Moats Mathematics Prize wasawarded to ninth grader Maximilian A.Gomez and eighth grader Cole R.Winstanley.

ELEANOR B. FENNMODERN LANGUAGE

PRIZEOriginally a prize for achievement inFrench, theEleanor B. Fenn ModernLanguage Prize commemorates themany contributions of Mrs. Fenn, theschool’s first French teacher and thededicated wife of founder Roger Fenn.Today, with this prize, Fenn recognizesthe most accomplished Spanish studentsfor their talent and interest in thelanguage and culture of Spain and fortheir exemplary academic work in theSpanish language. This year, ninth graderMaximilian A. Gomez and eighth graderCole R. Winstanley were honored withthe prize.

Millar Brainard Science Prize winnerMaximilian A. Gomez

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WILLIAM O. TRAVERS WRITING CONTESTAt graduation in 1979, the Fenn School Board of Trusteesestablished an English prize to honor the long and dedicated serviceof William O. Travers, English teacher and assistant headmasterfrom 1956 to 1979. Mr. Travers’ keen interest in writing and hislong-held desire for a composition prize prompted a contest to becreated in each division of the school for which submissions ofimaginative, creative, and descriptive writing were sought. This year,in the Lower School, Colin M. Regenauer, a fifth grader, received theTravers Prize, with Honorable Mention awarded to fourth graderGray M. Hussey. In the Middle School, the winner was seventhgrader Raef J. Gormley, with Honorable Mention awarded toseventh grader Daniel J. M. Broun. In the Upper School, Adam N.Jolly, a ninth grader, received the prize, with Honorable Mentionawarded to ninth grader Benjamin W. Stone.

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

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

THE CARTER PRIZE FOR HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES

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

JOSEPH A. HINDLE JR. SCIENCE RECOGNITION PRIZE

The Joseph A. Hindle Jr. Science Recognition Prize wasestablished in 2011 in honor of Mr. Hindle, who retired thatspring after thirty-two years at Fenn. The prize is awarded tothe ninth grade student or students who consistentlydemonstrate mastery of laboratory skills and who creativelyapply critical thinking skills to the field of biology. This yearthe recipients of the Hindle Prize were Gaetan L. Dupont andAdam N. Jolly.

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

BAND AWARDThe Band Award is presented for leadership and dedication. This year’srecipients were ninth graders Adam N. Jolly and Carter F. Jones andeighth graders Gavin T. Kennedy and Steven S. Anton.

4TH GRADE

Maxwell M. ByronBenjamin M. CarbeauNicolo A. CarereOlivier E. CheeverJames J. EwingEthan B. Gorewitz

5TH GRADE

Maxwell E. BoyleSamuel J. FarleyKevin Yun GaoJames K. HarveyMatthew P. KirkmanJacob H. Pine

6TH GRADE

Walker L. DaveyMatthew M. HartPaul P. MichaudNicholas E. SchoellerNicholas R. Steinart

7TH GRADE

Daniel J. M. BrounRyan A. EwingWilliam R. HrabchakTimothy R. JonesDaniel P. KramerWilliam W. PageChristopher J. Ruedigger

8TH GRADE

Jackson T. BoyleOdom Keo SamLeo J. Saraceno

9TH GRADE

Arthur L. GildehausMaximilian A. GomezCarter F. JonesJonathan C. Tesoro

CITIZENSHIP PRIZESAwarded by faculty to students in their divisions, Fenn SchoolCitizenship Prizes honor boys who show exceptional citizenshiptraits: they are especially hard working in their school activities,they are particularly cheerful, positive, and supportive to otherstudents, and they are relied upon by faculty to lend a hand whenimportant jobs need to be done. This year the following studentswere honored with Citizenship Prizes on Prize Day:

MATTHEWM. AZARELAGovernor’s Academy

WILLIAM J. BAXTERMiddlesex School

SCOTT J. CORREIARivers School

BRYCE H. T. DIONConcord-Carlisle High School

AUSTIN J. DORSEYSt. Mark’s School

GAETAN L. DUPONTBelmont Hill School

ARTHUR L. GILDEHAUSPhillips Academy, Andover

MAXIMILIAN A. GOMEZGroton School

ADAMN. JOLLYKent School

CARTER F. JONESConcord Academy

TIMOTHY R. JOUMASLawrence Academy

JOHN L. LYNEMiddlesex School

JIVAN H. PURUTYANMiddlesex School

BRENDAN J. SEIFERTLawrence Academy

ANDREAS C. SHEIKHPhillips Academy, Andover

BENJAMINW. STONELawrence Academy

JONATHAN C. TESOROSt. George’s School

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Good 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 challengedfor two reasons. First, I could not find words that properly reflectmy years at Fenn. The memories and experiences I have been solucky to have here and the valuable lessons I have learned areimpossible to put adequately into words.

It is impossible to express my gratitude towards Mrs. VanOrman, the reason I am standing here. She shaped me into theconfident and mature person I am now through countless lessonssince fifth grade. This is just one of many examples of how gratefulI am for every teacher, coach, and friend I met here.

Second, as my time at Fenn comes to an end, although I amexcited to move onto the next chapter in my life, I cannot bear thethought of not waking up each day, throwing on any collared shirt I

can find, and driving to the place that has been my home for sixyears. Fenn has been my home since I stepped out of my car thefirst day of school wearing my favorite green shirt and khaki shorts.

Like most of you guys, I was really scared that day, unaware ofthe effect Fenn would have on me over the next six years, unawareof the many friends I would make, some who would become themost important people in my life, and unaware of the teachers andmentors I would meet. Some of the people who made an impact onme are Mr. Smith, my first advisor and friend, who made me feellike I had been here for years, and Mr. Sharon, my ninth gradeadvisor, who has been a tremendous help and an inspiration to meand to the rest of my class.

Now that we are graduating, I can honestly say that being in ourclasses, playing on the same sports teams, doing arts together, and

building memories while at Merrowvista and on all the other tripsup to and including Caribou, we have become good friends andbrothers. Each and every one of my classmates has influenced meimmensely in the past six years, and especially this year. If I had tohandpick my class, there would be no better choice than you sixteenguys.

The memories we have from our time at Fenn could fill countlesspages, but a few will stay with us for a long time. The mostextraordinary memory this year is being able to spend time withMrs. Ward each Friday at the Pen to Paper club. We wrote poetrybut also got to talk about school, sports, and life with the person welove, Mrs. Ward.

I also want to thank our parents for their commitment andtremendous help for six years. I know it is hard for you parents tosay goodbye as well. Without your love for this school, we wouldnot have been able to have such amazing experiences and to learnthe valuable lessons Fenn strives to teach. Honesty, respect, empathy,and courage were just words on paper before we arrived, but wehave a deep understanding of the importance of those words andhow they make a difference in our everyday lives.

It is hard to say goodbye to a place that we in the Class of 2012call home. Our teachers, coaches, tutors, the Fenn staff, and all ofour fellow students have made this a place where we all belong andwhich we find hard to leave. Fenn has done a great job preparing usfor the next chapter. We leave with deep friendships, pride, and asense of accomplishment.

I could not be more grateful for my experiences at Fenn. I knowthat the Class of 2012 will return here often to this place we callhome. Thank you.

“Fenn has done a great job preparing usfor the next chapter. We leave with deepfriendships, pride, and a sense ofaccomplishment.”

from “This Place We Call Home”by Jonathan Tesoro ’12

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WILLIAM F. ADIE IILawrence Academy

STEVEN S. ANTONGroton School

MARK L. BENATIActon-Boxborough High School

JACKSONT. BOYLEConcord Academy

PATRICK D. CROWLEYConcord-Carlisle High School

KOJO B. EDZIEMiddlesex School

LEOW. FEININGERConcord Academy

JAMES C. FINNERALLawrence Academy

BENJAMIN A. GAINSBOROLawrence Academy

THOMAS B. GIRDWOODConcord Academy

ROBERTT. GRIFFINBelmont Hill School

CHRISTOPHER F. HEALEYNorth Shore Country Day School

SAMUEL P. HESLERBelmont Hill School

AUSTINW. HOEYConcord-Carlisle High School

ANDREW J. HUGHESConcord-Carlisle High School

CARTER P. HUSSEYLawrence Academy

GAVINT. KENNEDYDeerf ield Academy

AIDAN R. S. LONGConcord-Carlisle High School

ALEXANDER L. LYMANConcord Academy

CONRAD J. MEIERMiddlesex School

NICHOLAS A. MOSKOWConcord-Carlisle High School

LUCASMUNDELConcord-Carlisle High School

JAMES A. O’BRIENBelmont Hill School

MARK E. RUSSELL, JR.Lawrence Academy

KEVIN C. RUTLEDGEConcord-Carlisle High School

DANIEL F. SIMOSASt. Mark’s School

JONATHAN R. STASIORConcord-Carlisle High School

NICHOLASM. STONELawrence Academy

PRANAV K. TADIKONDAPhillips Academy, Andover

WILLIAM G. J. TASKERMiddlesex School

ETHAN J. VANDERWILDENConcord-Carlisle High School

NICHOLAS A. WALTERSConcord Academy

COLE R. WINSTANLEYConcord-Carlisle High School

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During graduation week, eighth graders and their parents and teachers gathered for anevening celebration of the class to honor those students who are leaving Fenn and toallow 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 forits “friendliness and playfulness,” he said, and for “respecting people for who they are and showingpatience with each other.” The boys clearly enjoyed each other’s company, he noted, oftengathering in the Stone Lobby or in the first floor lobby of the School House, near advisorsMichele 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 presidentof the school, Steven Anton, Leo Saraceno, and Ethan vanderWilden. Here are excerpts fromtheir speeches:

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from “THE SKY ISTHELIMIT”by Gordon Hargraves

Iwould like to start off with some thank-you’s. First to the teachers, thank you. You taught us muchmore than just your lessons; you taught us to be individuals. You taught us to trust ourselves and toput 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 rememberthat you can lead your own life, you are the captain of your ship, the writer of your own book, the leaderof your own odyssey. You have been the best class that I could have asked for.

fromTeachers are “Unsung Heroes”by Leo Saraceno

Looking back, it has been an amazing time, from walking into Thompson Hall on our first day, to coming to the end of our finalexams just days ago . . . I would like to think our class is unique, but I’m sure most kids from former grades have said the sameabout their own class.

Our class has been successful, and I would attribute much of this success to the Lower, Middle, and Upper School teachers; theyare 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 spentthe 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.

fromANUNFORGETTABLECLASSby Ethan vanderWilden ’13

We are not a typical class. We are one that stands out, one that represents the unity and togethernessthat all groups need . . . Throughout my five years at Fenn, I have never felt alone. I always felt Ihad 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 saygoodbye after an unforgettable five-year run. I will close by saying “thank you” to all of the classmates, friends, and teachers who havemade my Fenn career one that I have enjoyed. I will miss every classmate because these are some of the best people I know.

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

Tonight is one of the last times we will be together as a complete grade, and it is sad that we won’t all beat Fenn next year. I’ll miss you guys when I go off to high school and I think that speaks for the rest ofthe 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 Ihonestly 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 usso 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 uswill be in debt to you teachers; the things we have learned here will stick with us for life.

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Congratulations,Graduates!