The Class of 2018 Graduates!

Head of School Kai Bynum started the festivities, followed by an Invocation by Rev. Thom Peters, a Deacon of the Episcopal Church of Connecticut, School Archivist and History faculty. Senior Class President Deepak Gupta gave a touching Salutatory address, and later presented Dr. Bynum with the Senior Class Gift. This year, the seniors presented the School with a donation to the Annual Fund for financial aid. Senior Dylan Sloan delivered a poignant and humorous Valedictory Address. Both Gupta and Sloan remarked upon embracing the journey, not just the final result.
 
Vince Calarco, President of the Hopkins Committee of Trustees, accompanied by Head Adviser Kristine Waters, delivered diplomas to each graduating senior.
 
Following the conclusion of the Commencement ceremony, the Faculty and Committee of Trustees formed a receiving line to congratulate every graduate. Handshakes, smiles, hugs, and tears continued for about an hour as the students said goodbye to their Hopkins teachers and mentors and found their way to their proud families. 

Please see video of the speeches from Friday's Commencement below. More video, including music performances and the diploma presentations, will be available soon.

Photos* by Judy Sirota Rosenthal.
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