Commencement 2013
Anacapa’s graduation celebrated the seven members of the Class of 2013 at a commencement ceremony on June 14th at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club (Rockwood), but the graduating seniors were not the only ones in the spotlight. Following tradition, Anacapa recognized the accomplishments of the entire student body during the all-school awards ceremony.
After an outdoor patio reception for friends and families, guests moved indoors where Suzie Sichi, head of faculty, presided over the program. Anacapa parents, grandparents, alumni, and trustees were recognized and appreciated for their important contributions to the school community.
After headmaster Gordon Sichi and Board of Trustees chairman David Gore gave warm welcomes, the faculty recognized the many academic achievements of Anacapa’s students during the 2012-2013 school year.
For the first time in Anacapa history, the entire class of 2013 received the Spirit of Anacapa Award as role models for the entire school community. Faculty members then presented their Academic Achievement Awards, recognizing special accomplishments from outstanding achievement to dedication and perseverance in each academic discipline. Other award winners were sophomores Rufus O’Dea and Emilia Artusio (Jessica Bower Volunteer of the Year Award), eighth grader Elena Alcerro (Lower School Achievement Award), Lucia Torres (Parent Outstanding Service Award)
While the seniors slipped into their caps and gowns, the audience enjoyed two slide shows—one featuring the End-of-the-Year Trip to Los Angeles and the other spotlighting the graduates. Afterward, the seniors marched in to receive their diplomas and give their individual talks to a packed house.
2012-2013 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:
Physics
Patrick Alcerro
Mathematics
Ali Powell
Literature
Zinnia Gonzalez
Spanish
Ali Powell
Geometry
Neeva Pradhan
History
Henry Johnston
Italian
Rufus O’Dea
Studio Art
Aija Mayrock
Bronson Whitney
Calculus
Allen Zhang
Ceramics
Zinnia Gonzalez
Performing Arts
Rufus O’Dea (Sem. 1)
Lara Kostruba (Sem. 2)
Ensemble Music
Sam Robertson
Biology
Emilia Artusio
Kassidy Hession
Photography
Emilia Artusio
ANSEC
Oriane Peter
Digital Voyage
Sam Bernstein