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86街. 卢克的 Graduates Celebrated at the 95th Commencement
On Friday, May 31, 2024, St. 卢克的 held its 95th Commencement Ceremony, a momentous occasion that marked the achievements of the 86 members of the Class of 2024. During their time at SLS, these students cultivated a deep love of learning, explored what it means to be ethical and empathetic leaders, uncovered their interests and talents, forged their own paths to discover who they are and who they want to become.
This fall, they will continue their journeys at prestigious schools worldwide. (See the complete 2024 matriculation list)
During the ceremony, 校长 Mary Halpin Carter told the students, 2024届毕业生, I encourage you to take a deep breath, 静下心来, absorb all that you can of this day. You will want to remember this moment and the wise advice that people who love you hope to impart. You will want to remember your senior self and your Class of 2024 identity. Whether you realize it or not, you leave a collective mark on the Hilltop.”
St. 卢克的 salutatorian Kelly Neuner heads to the University of Virginia. She reflected on her journey figuratively and literally during her address. “To get from the closest parking spot in the senior lots to the front doors of St. 卢克的, it takes 179 steps. With the walk back down, this number turns into 358 steps per school day, 52,626 steps per school year, which means we have walked at least 26.313 miles in our 147 days of being Seniors at St. 卢克的. Congratulations to my fellow 2024 classmates; we have officially completed a marathon. Though this daily trip seems silly to focus on, it symbolizes how we have encountered various “hills” during our time at St. 卢克的... These “hills” presented steep inclines of failure, 损失, uncertainty that felt more like neverending mountains than short walks. But the joy of St. 卢克的 is in the power of our community—how we helped each other through each trek.”
Valedictorian Megan Case heads to the University of Pennsylvania this fall. “Have the courage to put yourself out t在这里 to find those things that inspire you and your big dreams,” she shared with her classmates. “And as you chase these dreams, remember that achieving our pursuits is just one element of success.“
St. 卢克的 Choral performed The Alma Mater, Take Me Home, 9300万英里 之间的演讲. Each graduate was also called up on stage and presented their diploma from Head of 上学校 Billy Bludgus, Board Chair Christopher Rosow, 校长 Mary Halpin Carter, Assistant Head of 上学校 Abby Abbott.
Before the pipes played and the tassels turned, Carter concluded the ceremony by sharing, “Let all you’ve learned guide you as you navigate the complexities of the world. Continue to be brave in your pursuits, kind in your actions, committed to making a difference. Though you are destined for different ports, stay connected to St. 卢克的, your forever community. You and your families always have a home 在这里. Return to us often to share your stories, successes, challenges. We will be 在这里 to support you, celebrate with you, remind you of the community that believes in you.”
See all of our Commencement speeches and highlights from the Class of 2024 在这里 and browse our Commencement 照片.
See all of our Commencement speeches and highlights from the Class of 2024 在这里 and browse our Commencement 照片.
St. 卢克的 School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 35 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. 卢克的 引领ing with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
