CLASS OF 2016 HIGH SCHOOL CHOICES
For you guys, you have experienced the tension in middle school. And as a reminder, there is no version of “SparkNotes” that will provide a blueprint of how to navigate your next four years of high school. That’s the beauty, that’s the teenage journey: growth and learning from your mistakes and not repeating them again. Your Cathedral School experiences—shaped by your parents, teachers, Mr. Bertrand, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Ferreboeuf, Ms. Roggero, and Mr. Jones—have created a foundation for you. As you advance through high school remind yourself that “minds, hearts, hands, and voices,” is your reference point. As you advance through college, remind yourself; minds, hearts, hands, and voices is your reference point. As you advance through adulthood; remind yourself that minds, hearts, hands, and voices is your reference point. Cathedral School will always be your reference point: a place of reflection, connectedness, and home. I say this because there are alumni in the audience who feel the same way. Your formative years on this campus are over, but you’ll forever be a Cathedral Hawk. In closing, continue to open yourselves to a world that can change you, or where you can change the world. You guys rock and continue to live by my favorite motto: “Don’t be that guy.”
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”
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— RALPH WALDO EMERSON
GRADUATION AWARDS 2016 on the water, of the 20 kayaks, guess which kayak was the only one to tip over? Yes, the one with Earl and Whitner. Even though both had on their life jackets, Whitner immediately took the responsibility to ensure Earl’s safety. He calmly swam to Earl, flipped the kayak on its correct side and then made sure Earl got back into his correct seated position in the kayak. Amazing and true. The story could end there and it would be heroic. But it doesn’t. The true story was when we got back to shore, I asked Earl if he was okay. In so many words he said, “I was scared, really scared. But I had Whitner with me and he made it easy for me to overcome one of my fears.” OMG. Please understand these are two recent examples that stand out to me, and do not take away or diminish other stories or experiences of glory or pain. They just remind me of the special situations that happen organically without dictating adults.
The class of 2016 is attending the following high schools: Bay (6), Branson (2), Drew, International, Lick-Wilmerding (2), Marin Academy, Riordan, Stevenson, San Domenico (2), Sacred Heart Cathedral (2), St. Ignatius, Sterne, Stuart Hall (2), International School of Stuttgart, University (7), and Urban (4).
CSB boys celebrating graduation with with song, smiles, and hugs.
RED AND GOLD TROPHY Calum Wallace MacDermid (Red Team) The Red and Gold Trophy is awarded at graduation to the captain of the team that has scored the greatest number of points during the Field Day competitions. MERIT SCHOLAR The Owen Jameson Merit Scholar is that seventh grader who has earned the highest overall grade point average in his class. For his diligence and hard work, this boy is awarded a full tuition scholarship. (This year, two boys tied for this honor, splitting the tuition prize.) Ryan Tabibian and Matthew Tsakalakis
CHAPLAIN’S AWARD Lukas H. Bacho
HEADMASTER’S AWARD Marc Eliot Montgomery
BISHOP’S AWARD Gavin Rock Pola The Bishop’s Award is given to that boy whose academic ability, leadership qualifications, and extracurricular involvements show him to be an outstanding graduate of this school. GRADUATION PLAQUE Hayden Whitcomb The Graduation Plaque is accepted each year by the Student Council President and on the behalf of his class.
The Chaplain’s Award is given to that boy who most exemplifies a spirit of selflessness and generosity: a willingness to help and serve others, without thought for himself. ART AWARD Calum Wallace MacDermid The Art Award is given to that eighth grader who has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the visual or performing arts during their time as a Cathedral student. ALUMNI AWARD Milo J. Wetherall The Alumni Award is given to that eighth grader who most exemplifies commitment and service to the school community coupled with high individual achievement and excellence.
The Headmaster’s Award is given, upon the recommendation of the faculty, to that boy who has shown outstanding improvement in academics over the course of the school year, and whose personal growth and development have been exemplary. FACULTY AWARD Whitner Reichman The Faculty Award is given to the boy whose character and commitment during the current school year has been exemplary of the excellence towards which Cathedral School aspires. DEAN’S AWARD Brendon Milán-Howells The Dean’s Award is given to that eighth grader whose grade point average is the highest in the graduating class.
NOTE: With the exception of the Merit Scholarship, which is credited to the boy’s school tuition account, the prizes are books purchased by, or in conjunction with, the school librarian.
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