What is Baccalaureate?

Westlake Baccalaureate is a student-led, inter-faith service held to offer blessings to seniors of all faiths. The ceremony includes student statements, readings, and live music provided by Westlake High School Fine Arts students from band, choir, and orchestra. A tradition dating back four decades in the Westlake community, this service has evolved and grown, now enjoying the participation of a large portion of the graduating class’s students and their families. The event is free requires no tickets.

Our Mission

Our mission is to bless our students as they graduate from high school, to gather together as a community, to thank God for the gift of our children and to ask for spiritual guidance for our students as they make the transition from one period of life to the next.

Westlake High School Partnerships

Westlake High School students from band, orchestra, and choir share their talents in moving musical performances. We are grateful to every year to have the generous gift of time and talents of the Westlake Fine Arts groups and their directors.

2025 Donors

Westlake Baccalaureate extends our deep gratitude to our donors who ensure that the Baccalaureate tradition can continue. 

Matzrkis Family

Cox Family

Shepherd of the Hills

Hymel Family

Shah Family

Family of Ava Enochs 

Muslim Families

Families of seniors who reserved dedications

Westlake Baccalaureate Committee 2024-2025

Caryn Abraham - Co-Chair

Afshan Khan - Co-Chair

Kirin Dossani - Treasurer

Kimberly Allen

Kara Brown

Poonam Chhipwadia

Sara Enochs

Erica-Ray Fiur

Anne Moore

Cirenia Terrazas

Christie Schultz

Mital Subbarao