Commencement 2022

On Friday, June 10th, 70 seniors were honored during Sanford's 86th Commencement. Highlights of the event included a keynote address from Upper School English Teacher, Yearbook Advisor, and Literary Magazine Advisor Elise Burke-Parcha; student addresses from Stella Anderson '22 and Hailey Nurry '22; musical selections by Class of 2022 members Adelena Farrell, Hannah Jenks, Emma Kovacs, Trenton LaPoint, Emma Smith, Drew Tisdel, and Alexis Winner; the announcement of student award winners by Head of School Mark Anderson; and the presentation of diplomas and awards by Head of School Mark Anderson, Board of Trustees President Ted H. Dwyer III, and Head of Upper School Abbi Smith.

Alex You and Renee Amado received the Scholastic Award for having the highest cumulative four-year academic average.
Jeremy Carr received the Alumni Award, presented to the student whose participation in extra-curricular activities has been most dedicated.
Stella Anderson received the Thomas McCarthy Award for Citizenship, awarded to the student who has always been a responsible and contributing citizen in every aspect of campus life.
Andrew Kedash received the Kenneth D. Jones Memorial Award, given to the senior who has shown outstanding qualities of leadership, loyalty, and good citizenship, and who is always gracious in manner and considerate of others.
Lauren Downs received the Nancy C. Sawin Final Award, given to the senior who has shown outstanding qualities of leadership, loyalty, and good citizenship, and who is always gracious in manner and considerate of others.
Emma Smith received the Headmaster's Award, presented on an occasional basis, as deemed appropriate by the faculty and the Head of School, to honor a member of the graduating class whose achievement or presence has been so exemplary that special recognition is in order.