Saturday, June 5, 2010

Saint Andrew School 6th Grade Gradutaion

Yesterday our 6th graders marked a momentous event in their lives - their graduation from elementary school and moving on to middle school.  During the morning Mass, our students took leadership roles - singing, serving, reading and assisting with ushering.  It was a wonderful tribute to the ways that they have been leaders in the school for some time - especially through the student council.  The photo here was taken immediately after the Mass.

Then, last evening, during a fantastic lasagna dinner (put on by the 5th grade parents), the 6th graders were honored with "Academy Awards" - where each student was recognized for a significant achievement.  Then each gave an acceptance speech.  I was blown away!!!  These 6th graders (11 years old or so), were so articulate and well poised.  It is a testimony to the success of Catholic School system. 

Two of our young graduates were given a very special award: the Christian Service Award for the student who most exemplifies the fruits of the Holy Spirit: charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity.  This year, because of a "tie," there were two students who received this honor: Nathan Hays and Sydney Maurer.  Congratulations!

Congratulations, Saint Andrew School Class of 2010!  Ogo Akamelu, Ben Bowling, Hannah Brewer, William Diaz, Juanita Fisak, Chris Hartung, Theresa Hartung, Nathan Hays, Nathan Heibeck, Austin Kassman, Will Manning, Sydney Maurer, Jacob Mnnich, Isabelle Painter, Terese Skehan, Adam Wilhide and Grace Wroblewski.

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