Trinity Hall Holds Fifth Commencement Exercises

On Sunday, June 6, Trinity Hall celebrated the accomplishments of the class of 2021 with a graduation ceremony on campus. As Head of School Mary Mahon Sciarrillo remarked, “the class of 2021 leaves a legacy of faith, respect, leadership, and most importantly, the ability to persevere.”

The 68 members of the Trinity Hall Class of 2021 were offered admission to nearly 150 different colleges and universities. The impressive class also received more than $16 million in academic merit-based scholarships.

Salutatorian Leighton Van Wagner of Monmouth Beach, who will attend the University of Michigan, opened the ceremony with a prayer. The graduates were then called to the stage to receive their diplomas ahead of speeches and recognitions. This year, two members of the graduating class were named co-valedictorians and shared remarks during the ceremony.

Caitlin Ramos of Rumson, who will attend Stanford University, challenged her classmates to “appreciate the little moments, because they are what make life truly special. Enjoy every smile, every laugh, every small victory, and never take life too seriously. Go out and be a light to the world, using the skills and values that Trinity Hall has instilled within every one of us since day one.”

Charlotte Walsh of Fair Haven, who will attend Princeton University, recalled memories that the graduates have shared since their first days together. “The knowledge and experience that we’ve gained at Trinity Hall are no doubt thanks to the dedicated teachers and college counselors with whom we have formed strong relationships. Over the last four years, we have had the blessing...of learning a lot.”

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of Trinity Hall’s fifth Founders Award to retiring head of school Mrs. Sciarrillo in appreciation of her service to and impact on the community. The Founders Award serves to recognize members of the Trinity Hall community whose commitment to the success of Trinity Hall mirrors the dedication of the founders – Mairead and Sean Clifford and Victoria and Justin Gmelich.

About Trinity Hall

Trinity Hall is an independent, all-girls school that educates and empowers young women in the Catholic tradition through an innovative college preparatory program grounded in four core values of leadership, respect, perseverance and faith. Trinity Hall prepares each student to achieve her full potential as she embraces her place in the world. For more information please visit www.trinityhallnj.org or call 732-291-1297.