End of Year 2023

Class of 2023

Commencement

219th Commencement Exercises

Saturday, May 27, at 10 a.m.
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Rain or shine

Timeline

9:15 a.m.
Class of 2023 photo*

Rich Hall front steps
Also viewable via live stream at the ceremony tent on Corbin Field

Commencement Exercises

10 a.m.
Traditional Senior Stone Laying Ceremony*
East Lawn, near the Senior Bridge

Students process with their Stones across the Senior Bridge to the top of “The Hill” and down Broad Walk to pass through the Academic Gate near Main Street. Stone laying takes place at the Rich Hall front steps
The unique tradition of the Alumni Wall was established in 1947 by members of the graduating class who wanted to leave their mark on this campus.
Also viewable via live stream at the ceremony tent on Corbin Field.

10:45 a.m. (approximately)
Commencement Ceremony
Corbin Field (under a tent), adjacent to the Athletic Center

Seating chart
Open seating: No limit and available behind the reserved section.
Commencement Speaker: Dean Rohan '84. Read bio here.
Professional photos will be taken of each student receiving a diploma or award.

*Photo opportunity for parents and families

Lunch

All families invited to lunch in Lak Dining Hall following Commencement

Other important details

Photography, Video & Live Stream

A live stream, professional photography and videography will be present from start to finish.
Photos and videos will be shared through email communication during the following week.
Live steam link: https://vimeo.com/event/865098

No Tickets Needed

Commemorative Commencement invitations are available in the Reception Office in Rich Hall.

Parking

Handicap and regular parking is available in the tennis court parking lot on Faculty Street.
Additional parking is available in the Athletic Center parking lot on Faculty Street and Winchester Field on Main Street.
Shuttle service to Corbin Field is available for those with mobility concerns.

Class of 2023 Student Dress Code

Students to wear either:

White dresses (skirts and tops are acceptable)
White pants, white shirts, red & blue striped ties (provided by the Academy) and WMA blazers (with crest).

WMA Contact information

Caroline Smith at csmith@wma.us or at 413.596.9110.

Final Exam Schedule

Monday, May 22

Science, 8:30 - 11 a.m.
English Golden Thread presentations, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Science conflict exam, 1:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 23

History, 8:30 - 11 a.m.
English Golden Thread presentations, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
History conflict exam, 1:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 24

Math, 8:30 - 11 a.m.
English Golden Thread presentations, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Math/Language conflict exam, 1:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 25

Language, 8:30 - 11 a.m.

Monday, May 1
Chemistry, noon

Tuesday, May 2
Environmental Science, 8 a.m.
Psychology, noon

Wednesday, May 3
English Literature and Composition, 8 a.m.
Computer Science A, noon

Thursday, May 4
Human Geography, 8 a.m.
Macroeconomics, 8 a.m.
Seminar, noon
Statistics, noon

Friday, May 5
European History, 8 a.m.
United States History, 8 a.m.
Microeconomics, noon
Art and Design (portfolios due by 8 p.m. EDT)

Monday, May 8
Calculus AB, 8 a.m.
Calculus BC, 8 a.m.

Tuesday, May 9
English Language and Composition, 8 a.m.
Physics C: Mechanics, noon

Wednesday, May 10
Spanish Language and Culture, 8 a.m.
Biology, noon

Thursday, May 11
French Language and Culture, 8 a.m.
World History: Modern, 8 a.m.

Friday, May 12
Latin, noon