A Poetic Tribute to The MVS Class of 2010
Graduation Exercises: 3:00PM, 6 June - Victoria Theater
Greetings scholars, parents, faculty and friends
To Graduation Exercises, celebrating beginnings and ends.
In Dayton’s regal Victoria, for this anticipated event
My sincerest of welcomes, I am thrilled to present.
This Class of 2010, stylishly seated on stage
Hearty, personable; thirty-seven strong.
Your patient reprieve, I humbly request
As I depict traits and to whom they belong.
For the next hour or so, the outside world, let’s forget:
Bank collapses, “Lost” being found, & BP Crude Oil.
We’ll muse-over instead, Seniors’ futures ahead
Functioning as our blissful foil.
Their horizon is bound-less; expanding distant beyond;
Awaiting future responses, when as Alums, they’ll respond.
Countless prospects, defying mere expectation
Contemplating them now, brings us certain elation.
Your teachers, MVS faculty, here seated before you,
Dressed, like you, in academic attire.
At three-hours past the hour-of-Noon
Are so proud of the goals to which you aspire.
Look further in the seats. Find your family’s eyes,
Reflecting emotions, spanning melancholy to delight.
Though sad in departure, the time has arrived
For you each to soar high as a kite.
Caution alerted; I'm merely a cobbler of words.
In sculpting rhyme, expect the occasional lags.
Honoring you Seniors, as the fondest of fans,
The intent of this poem, crafted by “Wags.”
Thus, with collected resolve, I modestly begin.
On this celebrated sixth-day of June
As I attempt to describe, those seated behind
Representing their traits, lyrically festooned.
Beginning with “B”s, our first is JAKE BROWN;
On athletic fields, he leaves rivals in dazed comas.
He’s well-known for his scraggly-faced beard.
Soon his father, will present awaited diplomas.
BURDICK has preference for preppy attire,
By his peers, is regarded as quite jolly.
DESTINY, her future in clear-sight,
At UD, might play on courts basket and volley.
BAHAR displays obvious panache
Pursuing M.D. with never a stammer.
JULIAN shows his purposeful planning
If not Tech-guru, he’ll become true Captain Hammer.
ELAINA’s fleet-footed skill sprin-ting ‘round the track;
Causes competitors to shake heads in mystery.
SOPHIA always smiling, most pleasant in greeting
So very proud of her Grecian history.
SARAH & EMILY disprove clichés about twins.
Far and wide, these two independently have roamed.
Now heading-off to Universities starting with “D”
Many have wished they could be cloned.
Following twin sisters, we have a pair of Tylers:
MVS productions, EDWARDS commands light & sound.
FEARN, his characteristic mop of full-hair,
Future success by both soon will be found.
MAGGIE & SAM, during Immersion explored
Ancient Anatolia; as historians, went nearly berserk!
Savoring pottery shards & chatting in local phrase,
Showed respect to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
JENEE & PK, joined MVS in eleventh grade,
Quickly adapted, bringing their polish and gloss.
Actively involved in studio art & in sports,
On same field, they play soccer and lacrosse.
LAUREN with distinct creative style,
Through various mediums, she finds cohesion relative.
REBECCA while in Turkey, worried we were
That she might choose to “go-native.”
ROHAN, honored eldest sibling to twins,
Pursuing medicine; he is quite clear.
MARTIN, with impressively-full side burns,
Likely goal as future Engineer.
TIM & MACY, grow from proud MVS roots.
Hearty legacies they both will extend.
TIM, youngest of three Miller brothers
MACY’s design-eye, from her mother, descends.
SAYNA explores interest in psychology,
Elder sister to the sprite-like Asheev.
KINNARI countless discussions we’ve shared,
MVS Spirit award, she truly achieved.
KAT (paired with Kinn) leads Stu Gov with poise,
Skill on ice, causes audiences to look.
OLIVIA’s eye for artistic design
Adorns the cover of this year’s Thank You Book.
TAYLOR P. at home behind camera lens,
Sojourned abroad to immerse in culture Español.
CHRISTINA to England, becoming a Barrister.
They both join sisters in MVS alum-roles.
HAL-DAVID, skilled blender of song & image,
He produced our slideshow, worthy of bronze.
RAYCHEL, famed swimmer & journalist,
In Baltimore, she’ll shine at Hopkins, of Johns.
ERIKA, having mastered near every sport,
At Penn Relays, she took-up the race-walk.
TEREK, with goatee, he appears near middle-aged.
Proud he is of his Lebanese stock.
TAYLOR S. has gained prominent regard
As un-rivaled maven of topics automotive.
PHOEBE has innate passion for shopping;
A love of coffee, is also her votive.
KEVIN, good-natured & at-ease in outlook
Shares last name with a brook fish.
DANNY follows success in Model UN,
Looks now to medicine as his obvious wish.
Our final two Seniors, the most recent additions,
ANNE is heading to acclaimed University of “D.”
HANHAN from China, was welcomed this year
Her last name aptly begins with letter “Z.”
If my count be correct, that makes 37 in all;
Though small in number, they are in personality: LARGE!
My emotion aside, much confidence I derive
Imagining the world, that they will take charge.
So impressive you look, seated here on stage
Suspended in time, between high school & college.
Recalling back, while proceeding ahead
Sure to gain abundant future knowledge.
Nearly giddy am I, tears welling inside
Honoring you on this most glorious Sunday.
Be it as Teacher, Principal, or faithful true-fan
Sadness of your departure, I wish to delay.
In closing my verse, rhyme-scheme often perverse,
My poetics might be describes as, well, “janky.”
Imagining the void, of your departing with poise
Causes us all to reach for our hanky.
So join with me now, parents, teachers, family & friends
While celebrated, this chapter’s end soon we will reach.
Yet another page opens, new dreams yet to flourish
Clear possibilities, with lessons to teach.
The admiration from your audience, those seated before you,
Planning celebrations long into June.
Some final words, to recall this festive day,
God’s Speed, Be safe, And visit soon!
Thank you.
Samuel Wagner, V
Head of Upper School
Sunday, 6 June, 2010
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