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| Kristoff Riley and his proud family |
In fact, that was the theme among most of the speakers.
The ceremony started when Freedom's Fife and Drum Corps presented Valedictorian Alexa S. Curto, who smiled her entire way to the stage. She was followed by the entire class.
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| Laura Scheirer, John Buchner and Paul Skersis |
After the graduation ceremony, the Riot Squad led Seniors in a final cheer. This time, instead of T-shirts, the Oxford caps worn at commencement exercises sailed high into the air.
Graduating Senior Courtney L. Barrow, speaking to the audience, claimed something special happened in the last year. A divided class suddenly came together, not just for basketball games, but in everything. AP enrollment soared. A scholastic scrimmage team placed second throughout the state. There were 17 Freddy nominations in musical theater. "The Freedom family feeling was contagious," she stated.
Another graduate, Paul W. Skersis, spoke of a school that was divided among jocks, bandies, cheerleaders and other groups. But this year, "the proverbial walls fell."
Dr. Joseph Roy, Superintendent of Bethlehem's Schools, noticed. He credited Freedom's departing Seniors with exhibiting "more school community spirit than any class I saw."
Joanne Carraghan, one of the "mini moms" in the Principal's office, marveled at the graduating class. She stated there were "no barriers" and that the Seniors "embraced everyone."
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| Moon Nguyen, with sis Nina and om Queenie |
Before leaving, Principal Michael LaPorta recognized the students who will enter military service. They received a standing ovation.
Michael Faccinetto, President of the School Board, stated in his remarks that most people in the workforce are "disengaged." But there appears to be little danger of that from this graduating class.
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| From Left: Principal Michael LaPorta, Super. Joseph Roy, School Board Prez Michael Faccinetto |
20 comments:
Wisconsin! Let's do the Gracedale vote over!
Why can't people leave good news alone? It's a graduation event. Forget the political crap.
Humm... the program book says 486 total # of graduates?
ou are right. 593 was the figure I was given. I'll change my story to play it on the safe side. Thanks you.
The difference is most likely those that did "not" graduate...
Or I just relied on the wrong figure without checking it more closely. it was my error, and I honestly doubt that 20% of the class failed to graduate.
but can they read...............
Why the nasty shots at a graduating class? Give it a rest already.
Good luck Class of '12. You'll need it and we need you.
Thanks for attending and covering graduation. I was surprised to see you there but it was much appreciated!
Mike, It was a real pleasure. That class was a nice group and definitely had its own personality. They are a credit to you, their teachers and their parents. Tonight, I understand it is Liberty.
Oh yeah. 3 more hours of fun! LHS has a completely different personality compared to last night.
And just think, most of that achievement was made possible by the dreaded public sector unions.
That's true. I will be the first to admit that presenting teachers or public service workers as bogeymen is wrong. Most of them care very much. I just don't think the public sector needs unions.
Parents and relatives can only get a few tickets to go. How the Hell did you get in? You realize you took the space of someone who may have wanted to see a family member.
@2:20 anon, most students had extra tickets. Anyone that needed additional seats could ask for them.
"You realize you took the space of someone who may have wanted to see a family member."
Haters gotta' be haters. I took nobody's seat. I spent my entire time there on my feet, and would never interfere with someone who anted to see a loved one. You are just looking for an excuse to hate.
most of these people have no future. unions will be shutting down
There were plenty of extra seats. No one was turned away.
Most of these people graduated for a reason, and will make something out of their life.
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