Commencement 2021


Dear Parents and Guardians of the class of 2021,

Congratulations on the momentous occasion of your child’s upcoming graduation from Brooks School! 

Below are resources that will hopefully help make your visit to campus a great one.

Graduation is a two-event celebration, with a dinner on Saturday, June 5 and Prize Day on Sunday, June 6. 

 

 

 

Vaccination/Testing Required For Guests

All parents, guardians and guests attending events on June 5 and June 6 will either need to be fully vaccinated (final dose by Saturday, May 22), or have tested negative for COVID-19 on June 3 or June 4. 

The Schedule


Traditionally, Lawn Ceremony and Prize Day are the weekend of graduation. However, due to the pandemic, the two events are being separated and will take place one week apart. 
 

Sunday, May 30: LAWN CEREMONY
 

  • 2:00 p.m FOR IN-PERSON STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES 
    Prizes were awarded for academic, artistic and athletic achievements to students in all classes at the ceremony. Student speakers shared remarks. Watch a recording of the livestream and see candid photos as well as posed shots of winners.
     
  • BOO HOO FAREWELL SERVICE
    Followed Lawn Ceremony: Photographs will be shared on brooksschoolphotos.com.
     



Saturday, June 5: DINNER & SLIDESHOW
 

  • 6 p.m. FAMILY PICTURES 
    A photographer will be on campus to take pictures of graduating students and their parents/guardians.
     
  • 6:30 p.m. DINNER 
    Students in the class of 2021 will enjoy a special meal together with their immediate parents/guardians outdoors in the Prize Day tent, overlooking Lake Cochichewick.
     
  • 7:30 p.m. "SENIOR SLIDESHOW" PRESENTATION
    Per tradition, the soon-to-be graduates will be treated to a video of photographs from throughout their time at Brooks. (Bring tissues!)
     


Sunday, June 6: PRIZE DAY
 

  • 8:30 a.m. SENIOR PINNING BREAKFAST FOR STUDENTS
    Rosettes will be pinned on all graduates. Since 1932, sixth-formers have worn a Brooks rosette as an emblem of their accomplishments. A self-adhesive Brooks patch will be given to students wearing a blazer. (This is a sixth-form, students-only event).
     
  • 9:30 a.m. SIXTH-FORM CHAPEL SERVICE 
    The Chapel will be held in the Frank D. Ashburn Chapel for the sixth form. Each graduate is permitted to have two guests. No RSVP is required. 
     
  • 10:15 a.m. PRIZE DAY CEREMONY 
    Sixth-form students are awarded prizes and diplomas at this final graduation event held outside, beneath the tent overlooking Lake Cochichewick, behind Frick Dining Hall. This event will be livestreamed.
     
  • GRADUATION LUNCHEON
    Following the Prize Day Ceremony, all graduates and their guests are invited to dine in Wilder Dining Hall.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 


Further questions?

Feel free to contact Assistant to the Head of School and Special Projects Director Mary Ellen Yates at (978) 725-6329.