On June 4, the Class of 2026 completed their Calvert journeys with a graduation ceremony on the Castalia Lawn. It was a morning full of tradition, from white dresses and gleaming CS pins to Heigh-ho for Merry June and the passing of the class banner.
In his Reflection speech during the ceremony, Jack P. '26 shared, "It can be sad when a voyage comes to an end, but the fact that no voyage lasts forever reminds us of the importance of cherishing every moment. I have learned that your experiences on a journey stay with you even after it's over. The confidence we have developed in ourselves here at Calvert, our willingness to stretch our comfort zones, and the bonds we have made will last us all well into the future."
Before receiving their certificates and officially becoming Calvert alumni, Jay Salovaara '22 gave the Charge to the Eighth Grade where he encouraged the Class of 2026 to approach their high school years with hope. "Hopefulness is a powerful thing. It gives us room to grow and the motivation to strive for something better," Jay shared.
The 52 members of the class earned more than 160 acceptances and 50+ merit-based scholarships. They will attend 17 different high schools in the fall.