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by Julie Walker
Wednesday Sep 17, 2014

South Ender Julian Alvarez Enrolls at Boston's Commonwealth School

Commonwealth School in Boston's Back Bay was pleased to welcome forty-one new students to its community, including Julian Alvarez of Boston.

Commonwealth School is a co-ed independent day school with 145 students in grades 9 to 12. Acclaimed as one of the nation's top independent schools, Commonwealth was also named the area's best private school in the most recent Boston Magazine rankings.

Founded by educator and philanthropist Charles Merrill, the school is noted for its intellectual energy, connections to the city, and robust art, music, and athletic programs, all supported by a close-knit school community. Its alumni include actor Hamish Linklater, diplomat and author Peter Galbraith, musician Evan Dando, actress and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons, and geneticist David Altshuler. The school has scheduled admissions open houses for Tuesday, Sept. 30, Sunday, Oct. 19, and Wednesday, Dec. 10. Visit www.commschool.org for more information about the school.