With thunderous applause and heartfelt farewells, we celebrated the Calhoun Class of 2025 at a moving graduation ceremony. Through eloquent speeches, a touching performance of "What I Did For Love," and joyful tears, our seniors reminded us of the courage, compassion, and conviction that define them. Congratulations, Class of 2025!

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Read the highlights of the Class of 2025's college outcomes:

• Calhoun’s 64 seniors are headed to 45 amazing colleges spanning 19 states, 4 countries, and 3 continents! View the five-year matriculation list.
• An unprecedented 60% of the Class of 2025 will be heading to campus with a familiar face, as 17 colleges and universities welcome two or more Calhouners!
• In a college admissions environment where increasing numbers of students are applying to 20, 30, or 40+ schools, our students made decisions based on research and self-reflection, with seniors submitting an average of 9.04 applications.
• 54% of seniors were accepted at schools with sub-20% admit rate.
• Calhoun students continue to prioritize finding the right fit over groupthink. The most compelling evidence: 40% of the Class of 2025 did not ultimately choose the most selective school where they were admitted.

Read the highlights from our graduation speakers:

"Remember that you have made your name mean something here … Know that wherever you take your name next, you will continue to infuse it with new meaning. So take your names proudly into the world. Make them echo, make them beat, make them ring with the full force of your being. Make them matter. Make it known that you were here, and that you dared to care.”Olivia Abeler Ballard, Class of 2025

"Let’s be the listeners. Let’s be the ones who create space for others to speak, who pause long enough to understand, and the ones who lift up the quiet voices. It’s how we build community, how we lead with empathy, and how we make people feel like they matter. In a world that often rushes past quiet moments, let’s be bold enough to slow down, tune in, and remind others of the gift that’s been given unto us: the gift of being truly listened to.” Sinmi Adewunmi, Class of 2025

"I hope you’ll remember to ask yourself whether your path brings you joy. Life’s tests aren’t binary. They are open-ended questions. So remain flexible and alert as you enter each phase of your ever-surprising life." Kevin Roth, Upper School English Teacher