Rye Country Day School Class of 2017

On June 9, Rye Country Day School held its 148^th graduation exercises. Ninety-one seniors proceeded into the school’s athletic center to the applause of family and friends, and at the end of the event were celebrated as graduates of the Class of 2017 and Rye Country Day’s newest alumni.

The School’s highest honor, the Alumni Prize, was awarded to graduating seniors Hannes Boehning, Daniel Leva, and Kasey Luo.

The Commencement Address was delivered by Anne Sampson, Dean and Humanities teacher, who is retiring after 20 years at the school.

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David Velona, Class President, addressed his classmates as Class Speaker.

Anne Sampson delivering the Commencement Address.

Photos courtesy of Aurelie Graillot Studio

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