Class of 2015 Graduation!
Photos from the 2015 Graduation
Diploma and Awards Photos
Full 2015 Graduation Video
On Saturday, May 30th, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School recognized the forty-three graduates of the class of 2015 in its 187th commencement ceremony. Valedictorian Taylor Laroche and Salutatorian Blair Zhu were honored and addressed their classmates. The commencement address was delivered by Nigerian Senator Jim Nwobodo, Parent ’15.
In his address, Senator Nwobodo talked about his humbling beginnings, his introduction to politics through sports and the impact that meeting with President John F. Kennedy had on him in 1963. To conclude his inspirational speech, Senator Nwobodo left the new graduates with his advice on becoming leaders:
“Leaders emerge during times of crisis and despair and leaders emerge when they provide shoulders for others to cry on. When you find success, give back, always remember your alma mater, engrave your names in gold and leave lasting legacies.”
Head of School Dr. Lance Conrad closed the ceremony by urging students to use what they’ve learned at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School to better the world.
“Our role as your faculty has been to push you to be alert, eager, empathic and intellectually capable young men and women. As you leave campus later this afternoon, it is our hope that you will feel empowered to fight for social justice and equity in the world, for the common good.”
Congratulations to all of the graduates and the following award recipients:
Junior Graduation Prizes:
Nancy Emery Award: Nora M. '16
Rensselaer Medal: Nelson A. '16
Harvard Book Prize: Hannah S. '16
Diploma and Awards Photos
Full 2015 Graduation Video
On Saturday, May 30th, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School recognized the forty-three graduates of the class of 2015 in its 187th commencement ceremony. Valedictorian Taylor Laroche and Salutatorian Blair Zhu were honored and addressed their classmates. The commencement address was delivered by Nigerian Senator Jim Nwobodo, Parent ’15.
In his address, Senator Nwobodo talked about his humbling beginnings, his introduction to politics through sports and the impact that meeting with President John F. Kennedy had on him in 1963. To conclude his inspirational speech, Senator Nwobodo left the new graduates with his advice on becoming leaders:
“Leaders emerge during times of crisis and despair and leaders emerge when they provide shoulders for others to cry on. When you find success, give back, always remember your alma mater, engrave your names in gold and leave lasting legacies.”
Head of School Dr. Lance Conrad closed the ceremony by urging students to use what they’ve learned at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School to better the world.
“Our role as your faculty has been to push you to be alert, eager, empathic and intellectually capable young men and women. As you leave campus later this afternoon, it is our hope that you will feel empowered to fight for social justice and equity in the world, for the common good.”
Congratulations to all of the graduates and the following award recipients:
Junior Graduation Prizes:
Nancy Emery Award: Nora M. '16
Rensselaer Medal: Nelson A. '16
Harvard Book Prize: Hannah S. '16
Senior Departmental Prizes:
The English Prize: Taylor Laroche
The Donald Welch Social Studies Prize: Oluwagbemiro Shoyoye
The Allen American Studies Prize: Maximilian Lemke
The Paul G .Economides Foreign Language Prize: SoYeon ‘Sarah’ Kim
The Bishins-Strachman Economics Prize: Nicolo Triolo
The Farnsworth Mathematics Prize: Junjie Tan
The Kurt Science Prize: Ling Kam ‘Michele’ Sun
The Lewis Clapp Science Prize: Oluwagbemiro Shoyoye
The Performing Arts Prize: Taylor Laroche
The Visual Arts Prize: Junjie Tan
The English Prize: Taylor Laroche
The Donald Welch Social Studies Prize: Oluwagbemiro Shoyoye
The Allen American Studies Prize: Maximilian Lemke
The Paul G .Economides Foreign Language Prize: SoYeon ‘Sarah’ Kim
The Bishins-Strachman Economics Prize: Nicolo Triolo
The Farnsworth Mathematics Prize: Junjie Tan
The Kurt Science Prize: Ling Kam ‘Michele’ Sun
The Lewis Clapp Science Prize: Oluwagbemiro Shoyoye
The Performing Arts Prize: Taylor Laroche
The Visual Arts Prize: Junjie Tan
Senior Graduation Prizes:
The José Rafael Arboleda Sportsmanship Award: Nicolo Triolo
The José Rafael Arboleda Sportswomanship Award: Oluwagbemiro Shoyoye
Siri Akal Singh Khalsa Award: Taylor LaRoche
MIT Prize: Brady Su
Faculty Prizes: Martha Bodell, Nicolo Triolo, Jacquelyn Israel, Hannah Donovan
School Spirit Award: Marie Pak
Headmaster's Prize: Maximilian Lemke
Worcester Prize: Oluwagbemiro Shoyoye
Valedictorian: Taylor Laroche
Salutatorian: Blair Zhu
CH-CH Society Prize: Mike MacLean
The José Rafael Arboleda Sportsmanship Award: Nicolo Triolo
The José Rafael Arboleda Sportswomanship Award: Oluwagbemiro Shoyoye
Siri Akal Singh Khalsa Award: Taylor LaRoche
MIT Prize: Brady Su
Faculty Prizes: Martha Bodell, Nicolo Triolo, Jacquelyn Israel, Hannah Donovan
School Spirit Award: Marie Pak
Headmaster's Prize: Maximilian Lemke
Worcester Prize: Oluwagbemiro Shoyoye
Valedictorian: Taylor Laroche
Salutatorian: Blair Zhu
CH-CH Society Prize: Mike MacLean
Chapel Hill - Chauncy Hall
Located 10 miles from Boston, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall (CH-CH) is a private, college preparatory day and boarding school for grades 7-12/PG. CH-CH cultivates intellectual courage, creative ambition, and unwavering empathy that drives students to achieve their best.
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