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Congratulations Old Trail School Class of 2024!

Congratulations Old Trail School Class of 2024!

On Thursday, June 6, Old Trail School warmly welcomed friends and family to celebrate the Class of 2024 graduation. The event was marked by a heartfelt invocation delivered by Rabbi Josh Brown, whose wife, Carrie Brown, is a Middle School Teacher at Old Trail. This was followed by a welcome from Sarah Johnston, OTS Head of School, setting a celebratory tone for the evening.

The highlight of the ceremony was the address by Maeve Mulroy, chosen as the class speaker. In her speech, Maeve reflected deeply on the enduring friendships and profound connections forged among her peers during their formative years at Old Trail School. Her words resonated with nostalgia and gratitude for the community they had built together.

Maeve Mulroy delivers the commencement speech at the OTS Class of 2024 graduation ceremony.

"I hope as we leave Old Trail and continue to change all through high school and maybe even college that we never stray from who we are; and that we never lose memories of the warmth and kindness we felt and gave at Old Trail," said Maeve. "I hope we stay true to ourselves and our dreams. Everyone in this class can do what they put their mind to."

Adding to the cultural richness of the evening, Alex Zhang, a talented member of the graduating class, showcased his musical prowess with a performance of Concerto No. 3 in G Major on the violin, captivating the audience with his skill and artistry.

This year also introduced a new tradition at Old Trail School, honoring the legacy of alumni who are now parents of the Class of 2024 graduates. These esteemed alumni were invited to join the ceremony and proudly present diplomas to their children, symbolizing the continuation of Old Trail's cherished traditions through generations.

As the evening concluded, heartfelt congratulations were extended to all graduates, coupled with wishes of success and fulfillment in their future endeavors. The ceremony reaffirmed the profound sense of pride and belonging that resonates within the Old Trail School community, reminding graduates that they will always have a home at Old Trail.

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Old Trail School Class of 2024

Grace Antonucci
Our Lady of the Elms

Shaashwatiyaa Thulasii Balamurugan*
Laurel School

Casimir William Bord
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
Son of Kevin W. Bord ’82 

Otto Gustave Burkhardt*
Western Reserve Academy
Son of Tom Burkhardt ‘84

Annelise Gloria Ruth Clayton
Hathaway Brown School

Layla Caldwell Farah
Hathaway Brown School

Livia MacNeil Farian*
Western Reserve Academy

Madeline Christine Gackowski
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Kaitlyn Renee Gebhart*
Walsh Jesuit High School
Daughter of Sandra Gebhart ‘94

Terrence Heuschkel
Western Reserve Academy

Matthew Alexander Hite
Archbishop Hoban

Nathan Paul Howard*
Western Reserve Academy

Vanick Jac Huselton
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

Magnolia May Karam*
Hathaway Brown School

Markus George Milliken Karsten
Western Reserve Academy

Alice Elizabeth Kent
Seattle Prep

Maximilian Isaac Light*
Revere High School

Isabella Grace Liptak*
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy

Atlas James Lorion
Hawken School

Srinidhi Mahesh
Western Reserve Academy

Robert “Bo” McMillen
Walsh Jesuit High School

Izabell Alena Moore
Western Reserve Academy

Maeve Lee Mulroy
Tallmadge High School

Lyla Rose Ondak
Walsh Jesuit High School

Ava Isabella Papalardo*
Walsh Jesuit High School

Julian Patrick Reyes*
Walsh Jesuit High School

Lindley Allegra Sanders*
Walsh Jesuit High School

Hana Kailyn Schen
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

Adeline Rose Seink
Western Reserve Academy

Luke Everett Simpson*
Revere High School

Aurea Estela Talhadas
Walsh Jesuit High School

Riley Marie Tepper
Western Reserve Academy

Abigail Grace Vasu
Laurel School

Alexandria Zhang
Hawken School

Noella Zuercher
Western Reserve Academy

*Students who entered Old Trail School in the Early Childhood program

2024 Award Recipients

Alumni Award —  Caz Bord and Aurea Talhadas
Service Award — Lyla Ondack
Spirit Award — Maggie Karam 
Brian Giancarli '77 Award — Shaashwatiyaa Balamurugan
High Academic Honor — Shaashwatiyaa Balamurugan

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