On June 7, 187 seniors received their diplomas and joined the Milton Academy alumni community. Graduation at Milton is a ceremony that carries years of tradition, including students electing their student speakers and the alum to deliver the commencement address. The Class of 2024 elected Lily Park and Bryan Sukidi as their student representatives, and the commencement address given by Jason Bowen ’00 (pictured). Jason is an actor and educator who has performed on Broadway, television, and film, and he reminded the class that they are ready for anything. He shared, “I can tell you from firsthand experience that receiving a diploma from this school means you’re absolutely ready to go in whatever direction you choose. I promise you, whatever you see for yourself, you have been given the tools to go and pursue it. It’s now on you to go and make your place in this world.” Click here to read their speeches, watch the ceremony in its entirety, and flip through photos from the day.

Lisa Winick has made a decision to step away from her role as Chief Advancement Officer now that Milton’s Dare capital campaign and our master plan construction efforts are concluded. Soon, we will begin working on our next strategic plan and the launch of a new capital campaign. Lisa feels the moment is right for her to consider her next professional opportunity. She will remain in her role through the end of June, leading the successful completion of the Milton Fund’s 2023–24 fundraising and overseeing Reunion weekend. We will move quickly to launch a national search for Lisa’s successor. Carol Giusti-Cahalane, director of development, will lead the department in the interim. Read more.

While the academic year has just ended for Milton’s students and faculty, the Milton Fund still has big, bold goals to achieve for Milton Academy before our fiscal year ends on June 30—and we’re counting on YOU to help us meet them! Your Milton Fund gift will support the many essential people, programs, and spaces that Milton students count on each day, making a Milton education second to none! Please make your Milton Fund gift by June 30 to make your gift count.

At Northeastern University, Alexandra Rodman ’06 directs a research laboratory that uses social experiences—from experimental tasks to phone usage—as a lens to better understand what makes adolescents unique and why they are at heightened risk for mental health problems, especially depression and anxiety. Greater insight into the neurobiological, psychological, and emotional factors that govern the adolescent social brain, Rodman says, has the potential to inform more-effective interventions for preventing and treating mental health disorders. Read more.

We are now accepting Class Notes for the fall 2024 issue of Milton Magazine! Share your accomplishments and life updates with Milton and your classmates by completing this form. Submissions may be edited for brevity and may also be shared on social media, in an email to alumni, and/or on Milton’s website. The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 12.

Pictured: Christopher “Chris” West ’77 shared that he and some 1977 classmates gathered on a trip on the Alaska Waterway in May–June of 2023. LtR: Christopher “Chris” West, Peter Gregory, Susan “Sue” (Twitchell) Engelmann, Michael “Mike” Ryan, and David Giandomenico

Looking to connect with fellow alumni? Have an exciting professional development to share? Join our Milton Academy Alumni group on LinkedIn to connect with classmates and grow your professional network. We also encourage you to proudly showcase your affiliation with Milton Academy by adding the school to your LinkedIn profile under the “Education” section. It’s the best way to highlight your alma mater and stay connected with fellow members of the Milton community.

Four Milton faculty members—Bob Sinicrope, Rod Skinner ’72, Sarah Storer Goodwin Teaching Chair Sarah Wehle, and Laurence M. Lombard 1913 Teaching Chair Vivian WuWong—retired at the end of this school year. We invite you to join us in celebrating their incredible impact on our community through dedicated virtual memory boards. You can share memories, messages of appreciation, photos, and videos that reflect the joy, learning, and camaraderie they brought to Milton. Please visit www.milton.edu/retirees to post your well wishes!