On Friday, May 21, 2021, Cary Academy celebrated the Class of 2021 as they embark on the next step of their journey, attending 49 different colleges and universities in 18 states, Canada, China, and Scotland. After being welcomed to CA’s first outdoor commencement by Head of School, Dr. Mike Ehrhardt, Class Speakers Armita Jamshidi ’21 and Vibhav Nandagiri ’21 addressed the graduates, faculty, crowd of family, friends, and well-wishers. Nandagiri was presented with the Founders’ Award by Head of Upper School Robin Follet. Chair of CA’s Board of Directors, Manju Karkare, introduced celebrated author and food historian Sandra Gutierrez, who delivered the ceremony’s keynote address.