English High’s 200th Graduating Class : Commencement Ceremony 2024 in Pictures
On Friday, June 7th at the Boston Convention Center, English High graduates, faculty, friends, family and alumni gathered to celebrate the historic 200th Graduating Class of The English High School
The 200th Graduation Ceremony of The English High School was held on June 7 at the Boston Convention Center. Guests were welcomed by Head of School Caitlin Murphy. The guest speaker was Alex Geourntas, EHS ’79, the Boston City Clerk.
Geourntas said, “I want to welcome you as English High’s newest Alumni. You are joining a special group of accomplished alumni including Brigadier General Enoch ‘Woody’ Woodhouse, Class of ’44, who served our country as a Tuskegee Airman and practiced law for over 40 years.” Woodhouse was mentioned by name by President Biden at the recent 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. Geourntas added, “Your Alumni Association is an outstanding resource that can have a lasting positive impact in your life.”
Student speakers were Annya Vargas who hopes to become a cardiologist; Maleek Haley, who will attend New England College; and Lelo Veillard who plans to attend Salem State University.
Maleek was recipient of the Stella and Emmanuel Mavridis Scholarship presented by EHSA. Annya was awarded the first Cullen Family Scholarship. All told, the Class of ’24 includes 104 graduates and students have been accepted at 37 colleges and post-secondary opportunities.
The English High School Association, awarded a total of $13,650 in scholarships to deserving grads, including five newly established scholarships. These included The Cullen Family Scholarship, The Alice and Harry Eramian Scholarship, The Richard M. Long Esq. Scholarship, The Errol L.C. Brown Memorial Scholarship, and The DeWayne Walker Memorial Scholarship. Read more about EHSA Scholarship recipients here
Excited graduates enter the ceremony
Shaquilla Smith ’24 and Krystal ingram Anthony ’24 perform the English High Alma Mater
Graduation speakers from left: Annya Marie Vargas, recipient of the Cullen Family Scholarship; Maleek Haley, recipient of the Mavridis Scholarship and Lelo Princess Veillard.
Boston City Clerk Alex Geourntas ’79 delivered remarks from the Alumni.
Head-of-School Caitlin Murphy welcomes all to the historic graduation.
Valedictorian Lilyanna Pamela Harney ’24
