POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: The Woodwind Quintet players’ unwavering dedication to their craft was potently illustrated by their consistently exemplary performances throughout the ceremony.

OPENING ANTHEM: Led by Choral Director Helen Westerfield, The Berkeley Singers melodically recited “O Love” at the beginning of the service. Both uplifting and somber, the performance marked the last occasion the group would share with the graduating seniors.

THE ULTIMATE INTROSPECTION: Graduating seniors review the Baccalaureate schedule, anxiously scanning the last few pages for the names of their lifelong classmates.

UNITY THROUGH PRAISE: Vinesh Mesaros ‘24 narrates the First Lesson of the Baccalaureate Service by reading aloud the holy scripture of Isaiah.

‘86 ALUMNUS RECOUNTS HIS TIME AT BERKELEY AND SHARES HEARTFELT WISDOM DURING HONORARY ADDRESS: Esteemed guest John T. Touchton Jr. ‘86 captivated the room by sharing aloud motivational remarks made to him forty years ago by Mr. Morris, his then AP Calculus AB Teacher.