Stuart Hall School Graduates its 166^th Class with 100% College Attendance

Stuart Hall School celebrated the graduation of its 166^th senior class on Saturday, June 6, 2009 on the Paradise Lawn of the School's historic campus.  Head of School, Mr. Mark Hampton Eastham,  presided over the service. . During the graduation service, the seniors processed under an archway of shepherds' crooks, held by chosen friends, a distinctive tradition dating back to the 19^th century.  

The featured speaker was The Rev. P. Roger Bowen, a member of the Board, who is retired as Head of School of St. Stephen's Episcopal in Austin, Texas. A graduate of the Citadel and Virginia Theological Seminary, Mr. Bowen is an ordained Episcopal priest who, in addition to his leadership positions in independent schools, has served in the Peace Corps and continues to serve as United States coordinator for partnerships with Episcopal schools in Haiti.

All of the 26 young men and women of the Class of 2009 will attend strong colleges, and received over $1M in scholarships.  In addition to receiving these scholarships and being accepted to over 30 of the nation's prestigious colleges and universities, including the New England Conservatory, Brandeis University, Indiana University, the University of Virginia, Washington and Lee University, and Virginia Tech,  the senior class has exhibited leadership at Stuart Hall through participation in athletics, the visual and performing arts, community service, and achieving academic excellence.  Seniors who graduated with an Emphasis in Fine Arts have completed capstone projects in their field.

Stuart Hall School, grades Pre-K-12, prepares young men and women of all faiths, through a rigorous and supportive program in the liberal arts and sciences, for success in colleges and universities worldwide and for engaged, healthy lives of intellectual curiosity, responsible citizenship, creative expression, ethical leadership, and compassionate service.