2025

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  Josh Cobb, Head of School

  Over the past few weeks, I have visited your advisories and have asked two questions, “If you were Head of School, what would you never change about your Graland experience? And what would you consider changing?” Since this is a day of celebration, let’s focus on the former question. Every advisory I visited told me not to change the D.C. Trip. When I heard this sentiment, I felt fortunate that I shared that experience with you last year. 

  
  

  Our first evening in Washington, I met your group right below the grandeur of the Lincoln Memorial. From there, we visited the Vietnam War Memorial, a sunken, glimmering black V that cuts into the earth. After descending past the engraved names of the fallen, we walked up to The Vietnam Women’s Memorial by Texas artist Glenna Goodacre. We all encircled it, as our tour guides explained its significance.
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  Marti Champion, Head of Middle School

  Back in January, as the clock struck midnight to usher in a new year, I decided the best way to commemorate 2025, a big birthday year for me (I’ll let you guess which one), was to write a thank you note each week to the people, places, and pastimes that have enriched my life along the way. To date, I’ve written letters to my mom and dad, my godmother, a mentor, and many other important people in my life. This week, it’s your turn. 

  
  

  Dear Class of 2025,

  Do you remember when we first met? Or at least when you realized I existed? I do! It was Community Day, February 6, 2020. The theme for that day was “Your Story, My Story, Our Story.” You were third graders, and Mrs. Remington and I had to battle on the mic, and I did my best impression of Lizzo, “I do my hair toss, check my nails, Baby how you feelin’?” Please tell me you remember that. Nan?
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  Lucy M., Student Council Co-President

  Good morning, Class of 2025, families, friends, and faculty. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Lucy Miller, and I have had the privilege of attending Graland since fourth grade and being this year’s student council co-president. The past five years have been a journey  I would not trade for the world. It has had its ups and downs, and we have all been eagerly counting down the days to reach this moment. I know that many of us are very excited for the journey ahead of us, but right now, I hope we can take some time to appreciate the experience we have had leading up to this point.
  
  

  When I think of our class, a few words can come to mind: interesting, adventurous, creative, and really, really funny—though our teachers might disagree with that last one. Each person in this grade has contributed something unique. Given our small class size, we have all gotten to know each other very well. Some shine on the sports field, some excel in the classroom, while others thrive on stage in the theater. We have learned to not only appreciate but also celebrate our various strengths.  

  As we transition to high school, we know it will be a significant shift for all of us. Switching schools is a nerve-racking experience, and there are so many new emotions that come with it. Even if you have known where you were going to school since September, there is always some uncertainty involved with the switch, but we must always remember how well prepared we have been to succeed.
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  Gracen T., Student Council Co-President

  Hello everyone, for those of you who don’t know me, I am Gracen Turner. I have been at Graland since pre-K so that means I have spent a whole decade going here for school, playing and learning. I have grown up here and become who I am here today along with my class. A lot can happen when you stick 70 kids on a campus for 10 years. There have been highs and lows but I know for certain I can say my class made every memory count. 

  
  

   I believe that the time we all have shared together, whether the last three years or the last 10, has impacted us all and made us closer through it. We are not just a class anymore but some of us are as close as family. For the basketball team, we all woke up early for morning practice, we all showed up for games, and all of us ran sprints together. The great part about Graland is that everyone gets to feel what it’s like on a team and have people care about you. Graland has built relationships for all of us that will last and memories that will last longer.
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  Sean Keefe, Student Nominated Speaker

  Good evening. My name is Sean Keefe, and it is a privilege to be here with you tonight. I am truly honored to be this year's student-nominated speaker. We are gathered to celebrate the achievements of the Graland Class of 2025. First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the families, friends and loved ones of the graduates who have provided invaluable support throughout their journey.

  
  

  I would like to express my gratitude to the Graland community for your support of the Class of 2025. A heartfelt thank you to every adult who has contributed to the growth and development of these young people.
  
  Talks like this often come with advice, which I do have, but first, I want to highlight some of the many ways you all have excelled as a class and as individuals. The Graland community has witnessed your best in numerous settings, and it has been a pleasure to observe your growth and evolution over time.
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