Congratulations GWL Fifth Graders on Moving Up to the Middle School!
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Principal Bridget Finder led a memorable Moving Up Ceremony for all of her Glenwood Landing fifth graders in the Glenwood Landing Theatre.
To proud parents, family members, and faculty, the fifth graders happily took to the stage to reflect on their favorite memories at Glenwood Landing School. The reflections were personal and creative to everyone’s enjoyment. The graduates spoke beautifully as everyone in the audience listened attentively and applauded loudly. The fifth graders also performed songs led by choral teacher Ms. Curran. They included “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, and “We Must Say Goodbye” by Cynthia Gray.
Along with Principal Finder, other administrators shared the podium at the Moving Up Ceremony. Superintendent Dr. Christopher Zublionis reminded the graduates that they set the course for own lives– their GPS…he emphasized to be positive, believe in themselves, help others, and be kind. He said, “As you move to middle school and beyond, surround yourselves with friends and teachers who will encourage you to rise to a higher level and be your best.” Then Dr. Z introduced Principal Dr. Ryan O’Hara who welcomed the fifth graders to North Shore Middle School, congratulated them on their graduation, and said it was okay to be a little nervous. He recited an original sonnet and said he was excited and proud to be their next principal at North Shore Middle School!
Congratulations to Dylan Abbate, Brandon Alonso, Jamie Altman, Sofia Antonakakis, William Arbia, Abigail Arnold, Ariella Babayev, Julia Benfield, Julianna Biliski, Ethan Blitz, Matthew Brandi, Madeline Burke, Vivienne Bustamante, Nicolas Buttet Dolar, Oliver Buttet Dolar, Reilly Callaghan, Dylan Cancio, Rees Capogna, Miles Cardinale, Quinn Caslin, Daniel Cenatiempo, Grace Cincotta, Kyra Cowan, Rory Cowan, Paul Daly, Sarah Daly, Liam Dennis, Wanye Du, Shae Early, Grayson Emmert, Ava Endress, Clare Gallagher, Konstantine Giannakoulis, Logan Glorioso, Alexander Grotas, Thomas Halton, Gabriela Hanan, Mila Hanansen, Nicolas Henley, Grant Hergenrother, Michael Hertler, Affan Imran, Riley Jerabek, Myan Kapoor, Sophie Koob, Athena Kosmidis, Reese Kralick, Gianluca Lampasona, Addison Lavelle, Erruoxi Ma, Ammar Madad, Ava Mahoney, Sam Maxwell, Liam McAree, Gael Mejia, Maria Moliviatis, Camilla Monkan, Christina Morrone, Penelope Munoz, Ali Munves, Gerasimos Nikolovienis-Kotsis, Vivienne Oakley, Lauren Ostermann, Joseph Pappas, Estelle Plosky, Ryan Pujdak, Lienna Riess, Darin Romas, Alyssa Scheuerman, Olivia Socarras, Carolina Sosa, Fotis Tagaris, Dylan Tempesta, Kathryn Terrasi, Valentina Tirino, Liam Tom, Peyton Tomasheski, Emma Velasquez, Andrew Wasersztrom, Julia Wilson, Ethan Wolfe, Elliana Wolff, Preston Yao, Alessandra Yoo and Lucas Zheng.
Principal Finder warmly addressed her fifth graders and reminded them about how she often loves to use a family tree to symbolize Glenwood Landing School. She continued that her students were like the branches on the family tree as they continue to grow and flourish to live their dreams and accomplish wonderful things. Later in the ceremony, each child received their diplomas on the stage from Principal Finder and their fifth-grade teachers and held them up for their families to see!
Principal Finder formally congratulated her graduating Class of 2024 and their respective families and wished them all the best of luck as they move up to North Shore Middle School. Have a happy and healthy summer!
Article and photos by Shelly Newman