High School Senior Falcons Fly

 

The American Celtic Pipe Band led the Deer Park High School Class of 2010 through the opening processional of the district’s annual commencement ceremony.

Principal James Cummings shared his welcome address with the students, teachers, administrators, elected government officials, community and Board of Education members in attendance. Mr. Cummings shared his pride in the graduating class and recounted the years spent, as both their middle school and high school principal, watching them mature and develop into young adults.

Board of Education President Dennis Ryan introduced honored guest United States Congressman Steve Israel, who reminded students that they are valuable members of society and their contributions will continue to impact their community and world. In addition, Congressman Israel stressed the importance of public service and the valuable lessons “giving back” provides.

Valedictorian Thomas DiBenedetto described how the entire Deer Park community had served as a strong, supportive network, which helped students surpass their goals and reach their full potential. Salutatorian Brian Kavanagh spoke about the unity of the class and the educational and social experiences that have shaped them as individuals and as a group. Senior Class President Michael Prescia reflected on the activities and events which both challenged and brought the class together, and thanked the district’s educators for their dedication and commitment to student success.

Commencement speaker and Deer Park Class of 2000 Valedictorian Elaine Kabaservice connected with students through common educational and extracurricular experiences within the district. She encouraged students to become lifelong learners, always striving to discover, explore and improve the world around them. Prior to conferring the diplomas, Superintendent of Schools Eva Demyen used the initials of Deer Park Schools in her motivational message to students, describing the components of Distinction, Pride and Scholarship, all characteristics of a successful, well-rounded person.

Select seniors were recognized and received Memorial Plaque Awards in honor of their service and leadership, while the Principal’s Awards were presented to those who had contributed positively to the overall high school community. The ceremony concluded with the Board of Education’s presentation of diplomas to the Class of 2010.

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Celebrating the District’s Future

Students at Robert Frost Middle School and John F. Kennedy Intermediate School were joined by district teachers, administrators, Board of Education and community members for their moving-up ceremonies. The events marked educational milestones and students were celebrated for their academic accomplishments.

Robert Frost Principal Eliana Levey welcomed all in attendance and encouraged advancing eighth-grade students to explore the diverse courses, clubs and organizations the high school has to offer. Student Council President James Boss reflected on their years spent at Frost, and the mental, physical and social growth which the class has experienced.

To honor the outstanding in-classroom efforts of students, the district recognized those who achieved Presidential Academic Achievement and Presidential Academic Excellence Awards, while community awards recognized those students who made positive contributions to the school overall. To conclude the ceremony, Board of Education members presented students with graduation certificates.

John F. Kennedy Principal Susan Bonner kicked off the fifth-grade moving-up ceremony at JFK by thanking the educational community for their support and congratulating students on their successes over the past three years. Student Council members spoke to classmates about the activities, assemblies and classes which brought them together, and looked towards the bright future of the class as they enter middle school.

Musical talents of the fifth-grade class shone bright when students sang and performed a variety of musical selections, including “We’ll Meet Again. ” Students were individually recognized through various awards from community and school organizations, and every graduate was presented with a certificate by the school’s administrators. 

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Elementary Students Move Up & Onward

The District celebrated the academic milestones of its students with primary moving-up ceremonies. District teachers, administrators, Board of Education and community members came together to recognize the John Quincy Adams (JQA) and May Moore Elementary Class of 2010 second-grade graduates. 

Students at JQA crafted paper balloons for their themed event “Up, Up and Away to JFK,” while May Moore students sported their falcon pride dressed in maroon T-shirts, which read the school’s logo “May Moore - The Place To Be.” Students at both schools entertained the crowd singing a variety of musical selections including Ready to Go and I Learned From You.

The events concluded with a presentation of students, during which teachers recapped the school year’s activities and presented students with graduation certificates. John F. Kennedy Intermediate School Principal Susan Bonner then welcomed students from both JQA and May Moore to their new school, and encouraged them to become active learners inside the classroom and participate in JFK’s diverse clubs and organizations.

At Abraham Lincoln’s Pre-Kindergarten “Faces of the Future” celebration, classes performed choreographed songs and dances, which illustrated the educational and social lessons students learned throughout the year. Decorating for the festive occasion, students created their likenesses painting faces, bodies and clothes on paper cutouts, which covered the school’s stage.

All of these advancing students had the opportunity to visit the schools they will be attending next year and meet the administrators and teachers who will guide them through their future academic ventures.

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