NS High School 2024 Moving Up Ceremony
83rd Anniversary, a North Shore Tradition Since 1941

On June 7, 2024, Principal Eric Contreras led the 83rd Moving Up Day Ceremony at North Shore High School, a North Shore tradition since 1941. Mr. Contreras happily welcomed proud parents, students, teachers, administrators, and staff to the live event held at North Shore High School in the gymnasium. Students from each grade were present and participated in this annual ceremony.  

To a loud round of applause, Principal Contreras congratulated the school Valedictorian, Sofia Martini, and Salutatorian Claire Tao! To the students’ delight, each class video was shown! Highlights of the ceremony included the presentation of the Class of 2024 yearbook, student and teacher awards, and the raising of the Class of 2024 flag!

During the ceremony, the traditional Weaving Ceremony followed as seniors made their way to the front of the gymnasium (dressed in all white) while the juniors (in yellow), sophomores (in blue), and the freshman (in green) “weaved their way up through the rows.” Then the teachers performed a music tribute (“Eye of the Tiger”), followed by the juniors music tribute and the senior response. To conclude, the seniors formed the line for the gauntlet for the annual Tapping Ceremony.

Congratulations to all the students and the graduating Class of 2024!  Many thanks to all of those who participated, including students and teachers in Grades 9-12 and the North Shore Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Jason Domingo and the Concert Chorale under the Direction of Mr. David Catalano. After the ceremony, the students gathered in the courtyard to take photos with friends and families, sign yearbooks, and eat ice cream!

Thank you to the HS PTO, Principal Contreras, Assistant Principals Dr. Kurrus and Ms. Jennifer Imperiale, faculty, and staff, and all of the parents who worked so hard to make this day so memorable. Best of luck to all the HS students! Go Vikings Go!

Article and photos by Shelly Newman