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RMS Hosts 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
Roslyn Middle School hosted their 8th grade graduation ceremony at Hofstra University on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 11AM. Two-hundred and fifty-six students entered the arena to Pomp and Circumstance in front of an audience of family members and livestreamers.
Assistant Principal Christopher Roth presented the PFA Character of Distinction Awards to Safiya Bhuiyan, Elizabeth Hsiao, Joshua Kaftol, and Richard Moscarelli; which was followed by as vocal performance of the Roslyn Middle School Chorale, who sang “The Star Spangled Banner,” and “Amazing.”
Speeches followed, first by Principal Craig Johanson, and then Board of Education President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, who encouraged the incoming freshmen class to take full advantage of everything that Roslyn High School has to offer. PFA Co-Presidents Brooke Sokolov and Sharon Somekh also gave remarks. Principal Johanson recognized two retirees: Band and Jazz Band Director Frank Cifali, and Orchestra and String Ensemble Director Jacqueline Stone Martin, for their years of musical contributions to the district.
Assistant Principal Jennifer Sheehan presented the Vanessa Gray Award to Matthew Waxman, and School Counselor Lisa DeMarco presented the William Alexander Award to Yang Amy Wu. One by one, the 8th graders took the stage as their names were called by Ms. DeMarco. The procession of graduates was followed by remarks by Principal Dr. Scott Andrews, who welcomed the incoming freshmen to Roslyn High School as the Class of 2026.
Click here to view a gallery of photographs from the ceremony.