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Commencement

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The Shady Side Academy Class of 2025 

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Maeve V. H. delivers the senior speech

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President Bart Griffith ’93 P’28,’30 leads the Commencement Ceremony processional

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Michael P. Lyons P’30,’31, President and CEO of Fiserv, delivers the keynote address

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From left to right: Seniors Robert B., Mary Boyd B., Ellis B.

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Senior Ann A-P is interviewed by Shady Side’s Marketing and Communications team

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The Class of 2025 celebrates

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Seniors Jackson H., Jean Luc de G. B., Mark H., Kai F-G., Parker H., Ryan F., Lincoln G., Grayson H.

Class of 2025 By the Numbers

21

21

offers of admission to 12 Ivy+ colleges/universities
95%

95%

will attend a top college or university, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report
2x

2X

the global admit rate to Ivy League schools
122

122

graduates will attend 90 different colleges in 37 states
500

500

offers of admission at 200 institutions
39%

39%

of the Class was committed after the “early round” of college decisions

Performance Scene

RUR

Senior School

The Senior School staged “R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots),” a new translation and adaptation of Karel Čapek’s groundbreaking science fiction masterpiece. The production delivered an exploration of the societal implications of technological advancement. Pictured from left to right are sophomore Bres Plesh S-B. as Dr. Gall, senior Kevin P. as Henry Domin, and ninth grader Alexandra H. as Dr. Hallemeier. 

We Will Rock You

Senior School

The Senior School’s winter musical performance of the production “We Will Rock You,” featuring many of Queen’s hits, transported audiences to a dystopian future where the spirit of rock ’n’ roll defied the power of algorithms and conformity. Pictured is sophomore Noah T-J. as Brit in the musical. 

MS play

Middle School

The Middle School fall play transported audiences to a whimsical world with its production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Pictured from left to right are eighth grade students Maria K. as Alice, Brylie M. as the Mad Hatter, Rowan B. as the March Hare, and Harika R. as the Dormouse.

JS play

Junior School

Junior School fifth grade students delivered a riveting performance of “A Weekend Mystery,” a countryside whodunit featuring a jewel thief and a colorful cast. Pictured left to right are Penn D., Karl E., and Enzo L. in the play’s climactic gotcha moment.

MS play

Middle School

The Middle School’s production of “Seussical Jr.” brought Dr. Seuss’ world to life in a vibrant performance filled with energy and imagination. The show captured the power of believing in the impossible and standing up for what’s right.

CDS musical

Country Day School

Country Day School students staged an all-school performance of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.,” a whimsical retelling of the Disney classic. The production brought Wonderland’s curious characters and joyful chaos to life. Pictured is Sydney Z. as Alice.

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