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Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony

Wells On Nut — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:02:36 +0000

On Friday, May 27, 2022, �ۿ۴�ý graduated its 13th senior class, ready for the transition into the next chapter of their young lives. After two years of virtual commencement ceremonies, this was the first in-person graduation we were able to host on campus since before the pandemic. It was a joyful occasion to be able to celebrate the Class of 2022 with their family members, school administration, teachers and other community members.

As per tradition, the class completed their final march around the school in unison with Sir Edward Elgar’s ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ No. 1.

After a welcome from Chairman Dr. Chang Yao-Lang and a simple but profound message from Head of School Ray de la Peña, two inspiring addresses were delivered — first by class President Shreyaa Srivastava, then by this year’s Valedictorian, Cristine Jeong.

was then shared with the graduating class, created by younger classmen, featuring some life advice from the primary students.

Senior awards were also presented to some of the top graduates:

Chairwoman’s Award for the Top Female Graduate:

Ms. Cristine Jeong

Head of School’s Award for the Top Male Graduate:

Mr. Kendrick Acda

Chairman’s Seahawk Spirit Award

Ms. Jiwon An

The High School Choir performed a beautiful rendition of Green Day’s ‘Good Riddance’. The celebration ended with the conferring of forty-eight diplomas and traditional mortar toss signifying the end of their most memorable years at the school. They now join the more than 450 Wells alumni ready to make a difference in the world.

Congratulations to the Graduated Class of 2022!

We wish you the best in all of your future endeavors!

And remember… Once a Seahawk, always a Seahawk!

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Class of 2019 Graduation

Wells On Nut — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 02:23:10 +0000

On Friday, May 31, 2019, �ۿ۴�ý graduated its 10th senior class, ready for the transition into the next chapter of their young lives.

After a welcome from Chairman Chang Yao-Lang and a touching farewell from Head of School Ray de la Peña, two awe-inspiring addresses were delivered — first by class valedictorian Lila Abdulla Al Tamimi, then by this year’s Keynote Speaker, international best-selling author Ms. Pashmina Reis de Souza.

Senior awards were also presented to some of the top graduates:

Chairwoman’s Award for the Top Female Graduate
B100,000 Cash Scholarship to
Ms. Lila Abdulla Al Tamimi

Head of School’s Award for the Top Male Graduate
B100,000 Cash Scholarship to
Mr. Jinyoung Kim

Chairman’s Seahawk Spirit Award
B200,000 Cash Scholarship to
Mr. Jai Soni

The pomp and celebration finally ended with the conferring of 53 diplomas and traditional mortar toss signifying the end of their mostly memorable years at the school. They now join the more than 350 Wells alumni ready to make a difference in the world.

Congratulations to the Graduated Class of 2019 — you will be missed!

To see a short recap of the graduation ceremony, please watch this

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Class of 2018 Graduation

Wells On Nut — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 02:54:48 +0000

On Friday evening, June 1, �ۿ۴�ý’s 2018 Commencement Exercises saw its senior class walk through the halls officially for very last time as Wells students. At 6pm, our graduates, like the eight graduating classes before them, marched (briskly) to Elgar’s “Pomp & Circumstance” on a 500-meter path circling each floor before making their grand entrance at the gymnasium, in front of family, friends, and Wells community members.

The ceremony started with the high school glee club, minus its senior members, singing the King’s Anthem, followed by welcome addresses by our Chairman, Dr. Yao-Lang Chang, and Head of School, Mr. Ray de la Pena.

An annual tradition continued with Student Body President and class valedictorian Purvaansh Lohiya (Puru) delivering a final farewell speech. Puru has been a student at Wells since middle school. He has traveled the world throughout his middle and high school career, serving as an ambassador for Wells as a leader in all facets of student life – from academics to athletics, community service and school leadership. After being accepted to a number of top universities in the U.S., Puru has decided to attend one of the top and most recognizable schools in America, the University of California at Berkeley.

Following a video tribute to the Class of 2018, the final speaker of the night, delivering a powerful and inspirational Keynote Address, was Ms. Natalie Glebova, 2005 Miss Universe and co-founder of EMPOWERED – a personal and professional skills development program for high school and college students based here in Bangkok.

Awards were also presented at the ceremonies to recognize three outstanding graduates.

Receiving this year’s Director’s Award for the top graduating male was, unsurprisingly, Puru Lohiya who previously delivered the valedictorian’s speech.

Also receiving awards at the ceremony were Sarick Chapagain, the recipient of the Head of School’s Award for a top female student. Sarick will be attending Ryerson University in Canada in the fall.

Yen Ting (Willy) Li was the recipient of the Chairman’s Award, a special award given to the graduate that most exemplifies the spirit of �ۿ۴�ý. Willy will be moving back to his home to attend a university in Taiwan.

As a farewell to the graduates from their younger peers, a performance was staged by members of the high school glee club, singing “From Now On” and “A Million Dreams” from the hit musical “The Greatest Showman”. Both selections carry important messages of hopes and dreams appropriate for this graduating class.

The evening ended with the conferring of diplomas to the forty-eight members of the graduating class, followed by the traditional tassel-switch and cap toss.

Congratulations to all graduates – YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Written By: Mr. Ray de la Pena

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