Maplebrook graduates 11

AMENIA — The 11 graduates among the Maplebrook School Class of 2022 couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to celebrate their commencement among friends, family and faculty on Saturday, June 4. Starting at 2 p.m., two sets of students graduated at the school’s commencement ceremony, including six graduates from the Academy Program and five graduates from the Institute of Collegiate and Career Studies.

Earlier that day, the school held its annual awards ceremony; several merit scholarships and special awards were distributed at the graduation ceremony in the afternoon. After turning their tassels, the graduates were warmly received by more than 200 classmates, friends, faculty and family members at the ceremony’s coffee and cake reception.

From left (in back), Maplebrook School graduates Lucas Zabrocky, David Ogbechie, Alex Zarvou, Gus Colon-Rodriguez and Tim Magee toasted their commencement alongside their friends and fellow graduates (from left, in front) Trip Gibbs, Jackie McCabe, Kaylee Armusewicz, Elton Kwok and Jack Willis. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

Left, following the graduation ceremony, the 11 Maplebrook School graduates were congratulated on their achievements by friends, family and faculty members during a coffee and cake reception. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

From left, Maplebrook School graduates Gus Colon-Rodriguez, Elton Kwok and Lucas Zabrocky celebrated their commencement under the summer sun. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

From left (in back), Maplebrook School graduates Lucas Zabrocky, David Ogbechie, Alex Zarvou, Gus Colon-Rodriguez and Tim Magee toasted their commencement alongside their friends and fellow graduates (from left, in front) Trip Gibbs, Jackie McCabe, Kaylee Armusewicz, Elton Kwok and Jack Willis. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle
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