News
Congratulations Holy Comforter Class of 2016!
On Tuesday, May 24, the Holy Comforter Episcopal School 8th grade class graduated in a ceremony held in the school's Student Center. The service, led by Head of School Peter Klekamp, welcomed hundreds of parents, families and friends. A traditional chapel service was followed by the presentation of awards and diplomas. Two 8th grade students, Hillary Koehler and Gabrielle Powell, addressed the audience, reflecting on their years spent at HCES. Students, families and friends then took a trip down memory lane as they previewed the much-anticipated annual “8th Grade Slideshow” which takes a look back over the students’ career at HCES. After the ceremony, graduates and their families gathered in the courtyard for a celebratory reception organized by parents Mary Owen Thames and Stacey Kenny.
Prior to graduation, the eighth graders wrapped up their final months at Holy Comforter with a myriad of activities and exciting moments. First, a “surprise” graduation breakfast was sponsored by the Advancement Office, and the 8th graders received a class t-shirt and were taught what it means to be an alumnus of Holy Comforter. On Wednesday, May 11th, the students and their families attended a Baccalaureate Ceremony. At the end of the service, the Holy Comforter bell was rung once for each student, a yearly tradition that has become especially meaningful to the students and their families. On May 19th, after an awards’ ceremony, the 8th grade students visited Camp Weed in Live Oak for a two-day retreat. The retreat provided a time of reflection and closure for the students as they move into high school. They participated in devotions and team-building activities, as well as a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including swimming, singing praise music, and engaging in fun relay races. Students enjoyed spending time together during their last days at Holy Comforter. Congratulations to the Class of 2016, our newest Holy Comforter alumni!
"Holy Comforter has made us the people we are. Whether it was through academics, character, or spirituality, it has shaped us. As we leave, we should feel empowered to face any challenge. With the strength to face anything that comes our way, the mind to learn and achieve, and most importantly, the spirit to make a positive impact on our world, we are ready to step out and “be the difference.” Though each of us is only one person, that is truly all it takes to begin a chain reaction." - Excerpt from Hillary Koehler's Graduation Address
Click here to view images from graduation.
"Holy Comforter has made us the people we are. Whether it was through academics, character, or spirituality, it has shaped us. As we leave, we should feel empowered to face any challenge. With the strength to face anything that comes our way, the mind to learn and achieve, and most importantly, the spirit to make a positive impact on our world, we are ready to step out and “be the difference.” Though each of us is only one person, that is truly all it takes to begin a chain reaction." - Excerpt from Hillary Koehler's Graduation Address
Click here to view images from graduation.
Holy Comforter Episcopal School is a top-rated private, Episcopal, coed school for PreK-8th Grade students located in Tallahassee, Florida.
