St. Andrew's Celebrates Class of 2015 Graduation

These 106 inquisitive, ambitious, and talented students took the stage at Founder’s Hall to receive their diplomas and bid farewell to their loving St. Andrew’s family.

 

St. Andrew’s faculty, students, and alumni gave some parting words of wisdom as well. US English teacher Jamie Ebersole addressed the class as the faculty speaker, reminding students that, “Not all who wander are lost.” He urged the graduates to let themselves wander--intellectually, physically, and spiritually--to allow for true inspiration to guide them in their journey. He said, “Wandering is about having the space and time to be curious about new people and places.” The senior speaker, Peyton Cunningham, who was elected by her class to speak, reflected on the lifetime of choices she and her fellow classmates will face in their journey onward. She remarked, “So often we think the big decisions in life define us, that we have to choose either 'A' or 'B,' but that is false. There are a multitude of people and moments that shape you. I think we should see ourselves as Michelangelo saw a sculpture;  emerging slowly over time as small moments shape us. Time and people will work away at us from the outside, and we on the inside will know who we want to be and choose to change too.” Alumni speaker Sara Taube (‘06) asked everyone in the audience to say aloud the names of the teachers who impacted them in a great way, reminding students, “You will always carry the people that shaped you along your way, and likewise St. Andrew’s will always be there with you.” After the ceremony, students, faculty, and parents recessed to the lawn for final farewell hugs and celebratory selfies.

 

The Class of 2015 is on its way to a bright future indeed. Over $9 million in merit scholarship was awarded to 60 students (57% of the class). Students were accepted to schools in 40 states in the US and D.C., as well as schools in London, Montreal, Paris, and Berlin. Most seniors (63) will leave Texas for college, and three will leave the United States for college. Four student athletes will continue to compete at the collegiate level in baseball, track, and cross-country.  

Congratulations to the 106 scholars, artists, athletes, and servants that have shaped our school for the better. You will always have a home at St. Andrew’s, and we can’t wait to see what you will do next!

Our Graduation 2015 photo gallery will grow as we add pictures over the summer!