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Overlake School graduates 75 seniors at 41st Commencement Ceremony

The Overlake School held its 41st Commencement Ceremony in the gym on June 10. - Courtesy of The Overlake School
Courtesy of The Overlake School
The Overlake School held its 41st Commencement Ceremony in the gym on June 10.

June 11, 2012 · 2:41 PM

The Overlake School's 41st Commencement Ceremony was held June 10 in the school's gym.

Overlake's Head of School Francisco J. Grijalva, Upper School Head Gerald Buhaly and Board President Deborah Black presented diplomas to the 75 graduating seniors.

Daniel Isaza and Daniel P. Johnson were the student speakers. Both were voted to speak by the senior class. The faculty speaker was history teacher Dave Parsons, who was also voted for by students.


In addition, Overlake's chamber choir sang Phil Collins' "On My Way" during the ceremony and was joined by the concert choir to sing "In Whatever Time We Have," by Stephen Schwartz.

Overlake's total enrollment for this year was 530 students in grades 5-12.

 

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