Congratulations Class of 2025!
From red shoes and roses to the pinning of "seven-year seniors" who joined the school in 6th grade, Montrose celebrated its graduating students.
Families, friends, alumnae, Trustees, and the entire school community gathered for Commencement to celebrate the Class of 2025 graduates with unique Montrose traditions.
The day included remarks by Commencement speaker Michelle Sterk Barrett P ‘23, Director of the J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World at the College of the Holy Cross, which offers experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for lives of impact.
"I suggest to you that the most important question to be asking in your college years is the following:
How am I being called to use my unique, God-given talents to serve with my life?" Dr. Sterk Barrett told the graduates.
Valedictorian Elena Sereiva '25 gave the final speech, discussing the difference between knowledge and wisdom:
"So, graduates, it's up to you to turn your knowledge into wisdom. Remember: your knowledge is more vast than the night sky. What matters now is how you use it. Draw on that knowledge and the reflective habits you’ve honed at Montrose to build wisdom. Whether you go on to serve, teach, guide, or nurture, the world needs your wisdom."
The day included remarks by Commencement speaker Michelle Sterk Barrett P ‘23, Director of the J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World at the College of the Holy Cross, which offers experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for lives of impact.
"I suggest to you that the most important question to be asking in your college years is the following:
How am I being called to use my unique, God-given talents to serve with my life?" Dr. Sterk Barrett told the graduates.
Valedictorian Elena Sereiva '25 gave the final speech, discussing the difference between knowledge and wisdom:
"So, graduates, it's up to you to turn your knowledge into wisdom. Remember: your knowledge is more vast than the night sky. What matters now is how you use it. Draw on that knowledge and the reflective habits you’ve honed at Montrose to build wisdom. Whether you go on to serve, teach, guide, or nurture, the world needs your wisdom."
The Class of 2025 will matriculate at a wide variety of excellent colleges and universities.
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