Friends Academy graduates eight students from Marion and Mattapoisett at Class Day ceremonies held Wednesday, June 6.
Graduation ceremonies were held on the lawn outside Friends Academy’s Beech Tree Terrace on Wednesday, June 6. Head of School, Steve Barker and President of the Board of Trustees, Fred Mock ’79 of Marion presided over “Class Day,” marking the completion of eighth grade for 34 members of the Class of 2012. Students accepting their diplomas this year came from the towns, villages, and cities of Marion, Mattapoisett, Padanaram, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Tiverton, Acushnet, Forestdale, New Bedford, Lakeville, Middletown, Fall River, Dighton, Wareham, and Westport.
Isabella Horstmann of Marion, President of Student Council, opened ceremonies by leading the community in the Pledge of Allegiance. Two other Marion residents were honored with awards: Eighth grader, Elizabeth Tarrant received the Friends Academy Award recognizing her citizenship, positive attitude, and class spirit. Science teacher, Mary Pierce, was honored with the Claudia McClure Daggett Distinguished Service Award.
Residents of the tri-towns graduating from Friends Academy with the Class of 2012, and their destination high schools, are listed below:
Cameron Coelho and Colin Kay, both of Mattapoisett, and Tucker Francis and Elizabeth Tarrant both of Marion, will attend Tabor Academy. Isabella Horstmann, of Marion, graduated with academic distinction, and will attend the Taft School. Elizabeth Lonergan of Marion will attend Bishop Stang High School. Eleanor Severeance, of Marion, graduated with academic distinction and will attend Choate Rosemary Hall, and Sarah Walker, graduated with academic distinction and will attend Lawrenceville School.
