Congratulations Class of 2014!

Greenhill School graduated the Class of 2014 at the 63rd Annual Commencement ceremony held at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

Head of School Scott Griggs gave welcoming remarks and Assistant Head of School Tom Perryman '81 gave the Invocation. James Bradford and Shruti Rao eloquently and confidently delivered senior addresses, extolling the virtues of community, character, integrity, and the foundation that Greenhill has provided. Rachel Diebner was named Salutatorian and Angela Hillsman was named Valedictorian.

The distribution of diplomas followed and Mr. Griggs concluded the ceremony with his own Charge to the Class of 2014.

"Yes, you have all already made the world a better place. My challenge to you is to determine how you want to continue to change the world, to impact the lives around you, throughout the rest of your own life. As was shared with you last week at the alumni lunch by Mrs. Sanders, Greenhill has taught you that anything is possible. The next four years in college will pass quickly – and I challenge you to determine how you want to change the world during those years. Find your passion and fully immerse yourself in it. Then, when you graduate, no matter what profession you pursue, think about how you will use your gifts to improve the lives of those around you. I share with you a quote from the great icon, Maya Angelou who passed this past week, and I quote: You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you."

Senior Graduation Award Winners

The Estelle Dickens Service to Greenhill Award is presented to the senior who has given the most outstanding service contribution to Greenhill School. The award commemorates the over-four decades of service given to Greenhill by beloved teacher and administrator Estelle Dickens. A monetary stipend from the Scott Buchanan Memorial Scholarship Fund accompanies this award.
WINNER: Miles Andres

The Kate Cecil Award is given to the senior who renders the most outstanding service to the Dallas community. The award is named in honor of Kate Cecil, a member of the faculty for seventeen years. A monetary stipend accompanies this award.
WINNERS: Carmel Abuzaid and Jamie Palefsky

The Phillip G. Foote Award is given to the senior who is considered by the faculty to epitomize the qualities of citizenship in the Greenhill community. These qualities are rooted in the School’s core principles of honor, respect, and compassion. The award is named for Greenhill’s second Headmaster.
WINNER: Matthew Stock

The Board of Trustees Award is presented to the senior who has met the challenge of Greenhill with perseverance, courage and humor.
WINNER: Gabi Jackson

The Senior Leadership Award is given to the member of the senior class who best demonstrates the qualities of leadership. The origin of this award was the D. Harold Byrd and Jennie Stuck awards, which honored male and female leadership.
WINNER: Nick Kraus

The Bernard L. Fulton Award is the highest honor given in the Upper School and is presented to the senior who best embodies the mission and ideals of Greenhill School. The award is named for the founder and first headmaster of the School.
WINNER: Brent Rubin