SAS Class of 2016 Graduation Events

The thirty-two seniors in the St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School Class of 2016 will graduate in commencement exercises during the weekend of May 20–22.
The weekend begins with the baccalaureate service at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 20, at the school’s outdoor altar. This year’s baccalaureate speaker will be longtime and beloved SAS English teacher Susan Core, who is stepping down from her role this year. The baccalaureate service is followed by a banquet for seniors, their families and guests in Robinson Dining Hall. The final event of the evening is the senior lead-out and Annie presentations in McCrory Hall for the Performing Arts. The Annies, an SAS tradition, is an opportunity for each senior to be honored with an original poem written by a faculty member in celebration of that senior. Events will end on Friday night at approximately 9 p.m.
At 10 a.m., Saturday, May 21, the school community will gather under the tent at the outdoor altar for Honors Day, a celebration of student achievements throughout the year and major awards recognizing outstanding leadership, service and scholarship. Retiring and departing faculty members will also be honored during the ceremony. Honors Day lasts about an hour. Following the program, guests are invited to a reception in Simmonds Hall. Student artwork will be on display in the SAS Gallery throughout the weekend.
The weekend and the school year concludes on Sunday, May 22, with a commencement Eucharist and commencement exercises, which begin at 10 a.m. under the tent at the outdoor altar. The graduation ceremony lasts about 90 minutes. Each senior will be awarded a diploma and receive a parting blessing. Following commencement exercises, there will be a reception in the Spencer Room of Langford Hall.