Congratulations to Willow Road Elementary School’s graduating Class of 2014. District administrators and Board of Education members, along with Willow Road staff and family members, filled the auditorium of the Elmont Memorial Library to celebrate the sixth grade students as they concluded their elementary school experiences.
The ceremony began with a slideshow that displayed photos of the sixth-graders during their final year at Willow Road. It was clear through the pictures that the students shared many close friendships and special memories. Members of the sixth-grade class then entered the room and took their seats on the stage, where they stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and performance of the Star Spangled Banner.
Board of Education President Dr. Frank Chiachiere, Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund, and Principal Stephanie Capozzoli provided introductory remarks. They each commended the students in this class for their determination and achievements while offering words of advice and inspiration for the children to take with them into the future.
One of the highlights of the evening that parents particularly enjoyed was the musical interlude. The students performed several song selections that they had sung back in kindergarten, when their education in the district was just beginning. One favorite was, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” by Randy Newman, which perfectly characterized the camaraderie within the class.
Student Council members Sophia Romano, Ashley Toma, and Nicholas Koches shared more fond memories. They each addressed their classmates and the audience, reflecting on their favorite experiences from the 2013-14 school year including field trips, school events, classroom activities, and much more.
When it was time for the students to receive certificates acknowledging the completion of their studies at Willow Road School, the sixth-grade teachers called each student’s name, one-by-one, and Dr. Chiachiere and Dr. Robb-Fund presented them with diplomas.
At the conclusion of the program, the audience enthusiastically applauded the students for reaching the next level of their education. Congratulations to all of the Willow Road sixth-grade graduates!
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