School News
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 May 2017 00:36
By Paul Chasko
On May 15, a graduation ceremony took place at the Mon Valley YMCA all-purpose room. Thirteen students enrolled in the Mon Valley YMCA Child Learning Center received their diplomas.
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| The class of 2017 and future senior class of 2030 |
The graduates in Mrs. Scheponik and Ms. Nancy’s class averaged five years of age, which will put them in the high school senior class of 2030.
Still, 13 preschool students nervously collected their diplomas in caps and gowns as they told the audience what they wanted to be when “grown up.” Their responses varied from “a scientist” to an “ice cream truck driver.” One little girl wants to travel to Paris and become an artist. Another graduate thought about her future for about a minute and decided she wanted to “go to Paris, too.” The graduates are:
Bentley Barksite
Rosie Branch
Capri Cox
Cohen Greenblatt
Kelsie Hazelton
Leila Martinez
Danyka Nakutis
Antonio Opalko
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| Here come the grads! |
Lucas Palfrey
Stephen Rura
Kaydon Snyder
Lilly Tuttle
Arabella Wilson
The graduates entertained parents, grandparents and friends in the audience with a few songs and “finger plays,” but the highlight of the afternoon was a slide show featuring the students taking part in all the activities and field trips that occurred during the school year. They got a real kick recalling all the fun activities with their fellow students. Their program was followed by a light lunch.
