[ Up ] Middle School Graduation
Manchester Middle School Principal Tom Baxter and his staff said goodbye to 259 eighth graders at the middle school graduation ceremony on June 17. The ceremony was held at Manchester Township High School, which will be the students’ new home for the next four years.
Mr. Baxter welcomed the audience of parents, friends, and family members telling them, "I am certain that each and every student is prepared and ready in every way for the challenges ahead. We are all very proud of them"
Student presenters for the ceremony were Ashley G. leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Jonathan L. presenting the welcome address, and Emberle L. presenting the farewell address.
The following awards were presented: Manchester Board of Education Academic Excellence Award (Highest Average) – Emberle L., Jonathan L.; Carrie-Anne Carter Academic Excellence Award – Emberle L., Jonathan L.; Carrie-Anne Carter Most Improved Award – Ashley G., Kevin Rembach; Manchester Township Education Association Academic Excellence Award – Amanda B., David B., Kathryn L., Kyle K.; Student of the Year Award – Ashley G., Kevin R.; Alberta Brewer Education Award – Emberle L.; LMSA Student Effort Award –Thomas C., Meghan J.; Scholar Athlete Award – Kyle K., Danielle F.; Athletes of the Year –Lauren D., Stephen D.; Christie Pearce Sportsmanship Award – Anna R.; School/Community Service Award – Ariane G.;
Manchester Township Community Service Award - Dahlia O.; Ocean County Professional Guidance Assoc. Award –Alycia M.; Manchester PTA Fine Arts Award – Robert P. (Music), Alexis C. (Art); Administrative Unit Award – Jonathan L.; Manchester Middle School Achievement Award – Stephen N., Michael A.; Presidential Academic Fitness Award – Amanda B., David B., Jessica C., Alexis C., Danielle F., Ashley G., Jesse H., Kyle K., Emberle L., Kathryn L., Jonathan L., Robert P.; Foreign Language Award – David B., Robert P., Kathryn L.; Manchester Township PAL Essay Contest – Tricia M.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. William DeFeo congratulated the students for meeting the many challenges they faced during their years at the middle school, including national events as well as the construction project at the school. He also told the audience, "Thanks to you, the residents of Manchester, these students will enter a completely new and renovated high school with a new wing, new computer labs, science labs, a new TV studio and more. They have many wonderful opportunities ahead of them."
Dr. DeFeo was joined by several Board of Education members and Teacher of the Year Mrs. Toni Romano in the awarding of diplomas before Mr. Baxter dismissed the class for the last time.
