Commencement of the Class of 2018

Isidore Newman School held its 110th Commencement on May 30, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. in Tulane’s McAlister Auditorium.

Head of School Dale M. Smith welcomed guests and delivered his remarks to begin the program. He was followed by seniors Anna November and Riley Demps, who were selected by their classmates to give the student addresses. The Class of 2018 then received their diplomas in turn from Smith and Board Chair Peter Sperling. Finally, Upper School chemistry teacher and Class Dean Claudia Stillwagon presented the 80 members of the Class of 2018 to the assembled audience of parents, extended family, friends, and Newman faculty and staff.

The Class of 2018 has shown leadership in all areas of school life. They have excelled in the classroom, on the playing field, on the stage, and in the studio. Among their many achievements this year are leading three State Championship-winning teams and sending five students to compete National Speech and Debate Tournament, including the first Policy team to qualify from Newman since 2002. Their individual accomplishments are too numerous to list, and their intellectual and personal growth have been inspirational.

The Class of 2018 began Wednesdsay evening as Newman seniors, and ended it as alumni. We are so proud of all they have accomplished – and we anticipate greater achievements from them as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. Congratulations, graduates!

Click here to view a slideshow from the event.