Life at Bement

My name is Marina Vranos, and I’ve been a student here for almost ten years. Let me tell you about my Bement experience. I think the most important thing Bement has taught me, besides the art of learning to be an organized student, artist, and athlete, is how to be a good friend. Every day, I learn that trying new things is not a way to humiliate yourself, but a way to discover new places where you can thrive. Thanks to encouragement from my friends, teachers, and coaches, I have shone in so many ways. But the spotlight is on everyone. Every day I see people attempt new things, like pick up a clarinet or lacrosse stick for the first time in their lives, and push through the first ear-shattering squeak, and the first dropped ball. Every year I watch aspiring divers attempt their first dive, only to perform the inevitable belly-flop (I have done this myself countless times). But every time people fail in a first venture, instead of feeling discouraged, they smile as everyone cheers them on to try again. Supporting people is a form of friendship, and it is the first and strongest form I have ever known. Thanks to Bement, I will carry friendships with me my whole life. I encourage you to walk on our campus. Share a laugh with a student, or come watch a soccer game. You will see, hear, and feel the strong relationships between every individual in the school. I truly believe this is what makes Bement strong and this is the piece of Bement I will carry with me forever.

Enjoy everything you’ll see on this part of the website. I hope it will bring to life the Bement experience I have tried to describe. Bement is an incredible place to learn, laugh, and thrive. I hope that this page of the website will give you at least a small insight as to what an amazing community Bement truly is.

Sincerely,
Marina Vranos ‘09