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Middle School Graduation

Manchester Middle School Principal Tom Baxter and his staff said goodbye to 238 eighth graders at the middle school graduation ceremony on June 22. 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, "You should be proud of the accomplishments your children have made."

Student presenters for the ceremony were Jamie S. leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Lauren C. (photo left) presenting the welcome address, and Michael R. presenting the farewell address.

The following awards were presented: Manchester Board of Education Academic Excellence Award (Highest Average) – Lauren C., Katie L.; Carrie-Anne Carter Academic Excellence Award – Lauren C., Christopher L.; Carrie-Anne Carter Most Improved Award – Brandon K., Caitlin K.; Manchester Township Education Association Academic Excellence Award – Megan H., Alaina S., Genelle G., Katherine C.; Student of the Year Award – Michael R., Samantha V.; Alberta Brewer Education Award – Kalisha W.; LMSA Student Effort Award – Megan H., Brian W.; Scholar Athlete Award – Robert R., Megan H.; Athletes of the Year – William C., Jessica E.; Christie Pearce Sportsmanship Award – Nichole D.; School/Community Service Award – Lucy K.; Manchester Township Community Service Award - Annie L.; Ocean County Professional Guidance Assoc. Award – Elaina S.; Manchester PTA Fine Arts Award for Music – Bailey Ward; Manchester PTA Fine Arts Award for Art – Pearl L.; Administrative Unit Award– Katie L.; Manchester Middle School Achievement Award – Courtney M., Cory W.; Foreign Language Award – Tim G., Jared Sims, Ashley Dunbar; Presidential Academic Fitness Award – Britney Bodine, Lauren C., Katherine C., Genelle G., Megan H., Christopher L., Katie L., Anisha M., Ashley O., Emily P., Michael R., Robert R., Alaina S..

Superintendent of Schools Dr. William DeFeo, several Board of Education members, and Teacher of the Year Mrs. Laura Paciulli awarded diplomas and congratulated each student before Mr. Baxter dismissed the class for the last time.