During a special assembly on May 3, seven students were presented with the honor of being inducted into the prestigious Cum Laude Society.
Seniors Austin Abrams, Tanner Dalton, Jess Davis, Marisa Hutton, and Troy Ritter, and  Juniors Daria Etezadi, Alex Hawker, and Brendon Nylen were selected not only for their outstanding academic achievement, but also for being model students and citizens.
Headmaster Mr. Paul Slocombe started the assembly by sharing Cum Laude’s history and its significance
Following opening remarks, keynote speaker alumnus David Bradley ’99 shared some words of wisdom based on his experience as a Claremont McKenna graduate and a successful businessman.
Among the several pieces of advice he passed on to the student body, Mr. Bradley emphasized the importance of networking, finding a college that best fits one’s personality, pursuing a passion, and understanding the value of a good education.
“To succeed, you need to work hard and get to know people. It’s good to work hard at school, but it’s also good to socialize and have fun,” said inductee Alex Hawker in response to Mr. Bradley’s speech.
In the most anticipated portion of the event seniors Alex Greer, Cameron Platt, and Justin Shand, who had been inducted to the Cum Laude Society last school year, recited brief personalized remarks for the incoming inductees and presented them with their awards.
“I just try my best, and in the end, I guess it pays off,” said Alex.