Seventeen St. Luke's Students Inducted into the Cum Laude Society

Westport CT

03 May, 2021

4:13 PM

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Seventeen seniors were recognized at St. Luke's School's 2021 Cum Laude Society Induction Ceremony, held via Zoom on April 10. The students inducted into the St. Luke's chapter include: Westport resident: Anders Ernberg Fairfield County residents: Zachary Amendola, John Briggs, Shane Carbin, Julia DeLuca, Marguerite DeMarco, Jackson Hart, Jonathan Hobson, Tigerlily Jensen, Elyse Kim, Molly Kim, Bella Martino, Catherine Mathews, Danielle Nares, Liam Patty, Nicholas Rutigliano, and Ping Ryan. The Cum Laude Society was founded in 1906 and modeled on Phi Beta Kappa at the collegiate level. Dr. Abram W. Harris, Director of the Tome School in Maryland at that time, founded the Cum Laude Society to honor scholastic achievement of students in secondary schools. Seven schools were given founding charters, and more than 350 schools are charter members today. The Cum Laude Society's motto, Arete, Dike, Time, translates from Greek to Excellence, Justice, Honor. Head of Upper School Liz Perry shared with the students: "Today, we celebrate that gift of education. We celebrate your process of living, forever entwined with your process of learning. When you return to the Hilltop as alums – whether that's this summer or years from now – I know I speak for all your teachers when I say that we cannot wait to hear about the new things you'll be learning. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you on your journey." St. Luke's Cum Laude Society Committee members are: Liz Perry, Head of Upper School and Cum Laude Chapter PresidentJim Yavenditti, Director of Studies and Cum Laude Chapter SecretarySusan Doran, English Teacher and Junior Class DeanMitch Murphy, History TeacherJason Warner, Science Teacher St. Luke's is a secular (non-religious) private school in New Canaan, CT, for grades 5-12. St. Luke's mission is an exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead. St. Luke's Center for Leadership advances our mission by helping students develop exceptional leadership ability. Learn more.