The View from Here: 325 Congratulations!
by Janet Durgin, Head of School
At this time of year, no matter where you go, everyone is aware of the advent of summer. But at a school, moment by moment, we are keenly aware of something momentous coming to a close; we are at a busy crossroads of comings and goings and change. Earlier today, teachers wrapped up classes and many snacks were consumed at the last advisory meeting of the year. Students have been working on and turning in final projects and are studying for finals. Diplomas have been signed. It's almost as though a plane was flying across the blue skies over campus trailing a fluttering sign reading, "The school year is over!". But, the buzz and hum of busy-ness will soon fall silent as we enter into the quieter, more relaxed (we hope!) months of summer. Meanwhile, we prepare to bid adieu to our senior class. Next Friday, at this time, they will have completed their commencement exercises and will officially be Sonoma Academy alumni!
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At this time of year, no matter where you go, everyone is aware of the advent of summer. But at a school, moment by moment, we are keenly aware of something momentous coming to a close; we are at a busy crossroads of comings and goings and change. Earlier today, teachers wrapped up classes and many snacks were consumed at the last advisory meeting of the year. Students have been working on and turning in final projects and are studying for finals. Diplomas have been signed. It's almost as though a plane was flying across the blue skies over campus trailing a fluttering sign reading, "The school year is over!". But, the buzz and hum of busy-ness will soon fall silent as we enter into the quieter, more relaxed (we hope!) months of summer. Meanwhile, we prepare to bid adieu to our senior class. Next Friday, at this time, they will have completed their commencement exercises and will officially be Sonoma Academy alumni!
For those of you planning to attend graduation (all are invited and welcome!) to celebrate this fine class of 2017, we look forward to being with you as we take the afternoon to commemorate the accomplishments and contributions of this class to our community. At every graduation, our faculty read an individualized tribute for each senior as they stand on stage receiving their diploma. These tributes are collaboratively written and are our way of honoring the unique presence of each senior before they depart for the next phase of their life. It is my privilege as head of school to stand next to each one on the stage as the tributes are read. As I describe all of this to the seniors at rehearsal, I prepare them to really listen and try to take in what will be said about them. This is their moment and we want them to soak it up! (We do, however, send the tributes to the students and their family so they can be appreciated later as well).
We are incredibly proud of our seniors and I invite you to click the image below to see the wonderful list of colleges to which our students have been accepted.
PS: If you haven't been keeping up with the Senior Speeches, you may find an archive of them here!
PS: If you haven't been keeping up with the Senior Speeches, you may find an archive of them here!
Sonoma Academy Is...
...the only private, independent, college preparatory high school in Sonoma County. On our beautiful campus nestled at the base of Taylor Mountain in Southeastern Santa Rosa, our students are able to explore their interests and passions in a rigorous and inspiring environment that develops a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for college and beyond.
Sonoma Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship, gender or gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship, gender or gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
