Millbrook Graduates Class of 2015 in 84th Commencement

It was a celebration of growth, success, community, and tradition - from Prize Night to Last Night to the commencement walk and the cry line - and hundreds of friends and family were on hand to congratulate the graduates.

 

Commencement festivities began on Saturday evening with the traditional Senior Dinner for the VI formers, their parents, and advisors on Pulling Quad. From there, the community gathered under the main tent on the Flagler Quad for Prize Night, during which seniors were recognized for outstanding achievement in all areas of school life. Stay tuned for a full list of prize winners!

 

Sunday was a family affair as underform classmates, faculty, staff, and–of course–family were on hand to celebrate this milestone with the class of 2015. Christina Lang-Assael, Millbrook board member and parent of Robert Lang-Assael ’15, welcomed the graduates, underform students, faculty, and families. Millbrook’s very own Robert Anthony ’65 (who was warmly introduced by Headmaster Drew Casertano as “Mr. Millbrook”) gave the Commencement Address that was rich in advice from someone who knows Millbrook through and through. Mr. Anthony’s humorous and insightful address advised the graduates to enjoy the journey of life because the journey itself is much more enjoyable and fulfilling then the end results.

 

The VIth formers elected classmate Nicholas Ogilvie-Thompson to deliver this year's VIth Form Commencement Address. He reflected on his time at Millbrook and urged his classmates to find their passions and actively live life. Nicholas stressed, “there’s a reason your windshield is so big and your rearview mirror is so small – you need to focus on the road ahead.”

 

Headmaster Drew Casertano presented three special awards during commencement: the Sportsmanship Cup was awarded to Catherine MacKenzie, the Community Service Cup was presented to Sylvia Tan, and Arthur Xiao earned Summa Cum Laude for Millbrook's Class of 2015.

 

Immediately following the commencement ceremony, students and faculty exchanged words, hugs, and handshakes, and there was nary a dry eye in the line as graduates began to officially turn the page on their Millbrook careers and begin the next chapter of their lives.

 

View photos from Prize Night and Commencement on our online photo gallery!