See photos, recording highlights, and learn more about this exceptional class of White Mountain students who were integral in moving campus culture to an ever more positive place this year.
The White Mountain School is pleased to announce the recent graduation of 33 students in the Class of 2022, who were recognized on Saturday, May 21, at White Mountain’s 136th Commencement exercises held on-campus.
“Class of 2022, I will always associate you with the restoration of so many positive and joyful activities and traditions at White Mountain,” said Head of School John Drew, “You’ve held onto a love for this place and your peers, and by envisioning what you wanted from your school, you made it happen. Through both difficult and wonderfully positive moments, you have maintained focus on what you’ve wanted your experience to be, and committed time and energy to create that experience. You haven’t let high school just happen to you – you’ve taken an active role.”
This year’s Commencement Address and Senior Commencement Address for the Class of 2022 were delivered by Amy Bannon ’14 and Sylvie Cromer ’21, respectively. “Each of you have adapted to a wildly a-typical high school experience, you are more prepared than you know,” said Amy in her address, “You have adapted to make it to this day. You will adapt as you find your own pathways, motivations, and goals. So take a deep breath, find peace in not knowing how it will all pan out, and take your adaptive mindset with you into this exciting new chapter.”
The 33 members of the graduating class represent ten states and four countries. Post-White Mountain, many students have decided to enroll in college or university this fall. Others are preparing to take a gap year, during which they will live intentionally through travel and cultural exchange, service-learning, internships or externships, or post-graduate education.
The Class of 2022
Claudine Aoun
Bethlehem, NH
Phoebe Barrett
Westmore, VT
Jason Gosselin Blackmer
Needham, MA
Mateo Cabedo
Montreal, Quebec
Lillian Cadwell
Waitsfield, VT
Jennifer Carretero
Manhattan, NY
Ellen Kathryn Carroll
Seattle, WA
Hazel Chambers
South Bend, IN
Sylvie Gray Cromer
Charlottesville, VA
Dana Cummings
Milton, MA
Hayden Leeds Detenber
Washington, DC
Olivia Dow
Lunenburg, VT
Hayden Follett Ellinwood
Concord, NH
Yaoyuan Fan
Zhoushan, China
Jack Howard
Keene, NH
Una Kaeck
New Haven, VT
Isaac Aaron Klar
Newton, MA
Katerina Knihova
Liberec, Czech Republic
Leah McKean
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Jayson Ogilvie
Invington, NY
Richard Ollerman III
Littleton, NH
Anne Elizabeth Paulsen
Keene, NH
Tiblier Bement Pepper
Hanover, NH
Vivienne Eve Joyflower Pinkham
Bethlehem, NH
Carson D. Rebar
Darlington, MD
Erika Marie Rupp-Coppi
Madison, CT
Lily Mireille Seale
St. Johnsbury, VT
Ben Stanley
Tolland, MA
Katherine Suh
Manhattan Beach, CA
Ryan Cameron Trinchet
Hingham, MA
Sophie Turnbull
Chatham, CA
Weihao Xia
Chengdu, China
Oliver Yeomans
Orinda, CA
School Award and Prize Winners
As in previous years, the following six awards were presented during Commencement.
The Courage Prize: Richard Ollerman III ’22
Presented to the student who exemplifies perseverance, citizenship, and leadership in all aspects of the School.
The Robin McQuire Pearson Award: Hazel Chambers ’22
Presented to the female-identifying student in the graduating class who has shown the greatest perseverance in her studies and life at White Mountain.
The Lt. Michael S. Pierce ’82 Award: Katerina Knihova ’22
Presented to the student who has achieved the most in one year at White Mountain in academics, athletics, and personal maturity.
The Bishop’s Prize: Ryan Trinchet ’22
Presented to the student who has the highest scholastic standing.
The Faculty Award: Sylvie Cromer ’22
Presented to the student who has, in the opinion of the faculty, demonstrated excellence in both attitude and performance in scholarly and athletic endeavors.
The Head’s Award: Lily Seale ’22
Presented to the student who best personifies the mission of The White Mountain School.
Photos of Our 136th Commencement Exercises
Leading up to Saturday’s Commencement Ceremony, The White Mountain School held Departmental Awards on Thursday, and Baccalaureate on Friday for the Class of 2022. Linked below are photos from Baccalaureate & Commencement.
136th Baccalaureate & Commencement Photos
Founded in 1886 and set in the beautiful White Mountains of northern New Hampshire, The White Mountain School is a gender-inclusive, college-preparatory boarding and day school for 125 students grades 9-12/PG. Our mission is to be a school of inquiry and engagement. Grounded in an Episcopal heritage, White Mountain prepares and inspires students to lead lives of curiosity, courage, and compassion.
