On Saturday, 24 May, our College celebrated the Class of 2025 with an emotional end-of-year ceremony at the “Marlena Bonezzi” Municipal Theatre in Monfalcone.
Surrounded by their families, teachers, and supporters, our 186 students from 82 nations marked the end of a transformative journey built on intercultural understanding and shared values.
Roberto Antonione, President of the College
This year’s closing ceremony was filled with performing Arts. From classical music by our College Orchestra, to a-cappella singing by the Gentlemen and the Donne of Duino, to a lively group dance to When I Kissed the Teacher with staff members (and much more) the arts remain an essential part of our educational model.
Our guest speaker and alumna Pilvi Torsti (UWC Adriatic 1993–95), now Director of the European Training Foundation, reminded students that the UWC mission must remain accessible to all, and urged them to live and act as the best version of themselves with everyone they encounter.
Pilvi Torsti (UWC Adriatic 1993–95)
Dr Khalid El-Metaal also urged the community to use its “superpower”: the ability to shape and share stories of inclusion and justice:
The event also recognised the top students in Italian language learning, highlighting the importance of cultural immersion as part of the UWC Adriatic experience and reinforcing the College’s commitment to fostering deep engagement with the local context.
At the end of the ceremony, the UWC Adriatic Class of 2023–25 graduated and performed their generation song, Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis. There were many tears, hugs, and memories shared.
Hanna Caragnano (UWC Adriatic 2023-25)
A special word of thanks to our first-year students Marta (from Belarus) and Marco (from Italy) for graciously serving as Masters of Ceremony; to Hanna (from Italy) and Florence (from the United Kingdom), who spoke as representatives of primi and secondi respectively; and to all the students (and staff) who delighted us with their performances.
