Congratulations to the Class of 2011!

The 94 members of Hawken`s Class of 2011 received their diplomas at a commencement ceremony held on Sunday, June 5 in the gymnasium on the Gates Mills campus. Reflecting on their time at Hawken and anticipating their futures as Hawken alumni, seniors Rachelle Brenner and Kyle Hoffman offered Class Addresses before the gathering of faculty, families, friends, and fellow graduates. Valedictorian Taylor Pearl then offered the Valedictory Address, English teacher Margaret Gray offered the Address to the Graduating Class, and Head of School Scott Looney offered the Charge to the Class of 2011. Click here to listen to their speeches and here to see the New York Times insert highlighting the accomplishments of this year's graduating class.