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Middle School Graduation 2006

Manchester Middle School Principal Tom Baxter and his staff said goodbye to 262 eighth graders at the middle school graduation ceremony on June 14. 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 how proud he is of the graduates and assuring parents that are prepared the challenges of high school.

Student presenters for the ceremony were: Chandani P. leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Cara P. presenting the welcome address, and Joshua S. presenting the farewell address.

The following awards were presented: Manchester Board of Education Academic Excellence Award (Highest Average) – Cara P., Chandani P.; Carrie-Anne Carter Academic Excellence Award –  Cara P., Matthew R.; Carrie-Anne Carter Most Improved Award – Matthew L., Megan A.; Manchester Township Education Association Academic Excellence Award – Matthew R., Cara P., Thomas H., Nicole P.; Student of the Year Award – Cara P., Nicholas N.; Blue & Gold Award – Ariele P., Sagar P.; Scholar Athlete Award – Cara P., John W.; Athletes of the Year – Cara P., Michael S.; Christie Pearce Sportsmanship Award – Samantha D.; Community Service Award – Leighann B.; Ocean County Professional Guidance Assoc. Award – Shakiera C.; Manchester PTA Fine Arts Award – Cara P. (Music), Claudia L. (Art); Administrative Unit Award – Matthew R.; Manchester Middle School Achievement Award – Amanda R., Errick F.; Presidential Academic Fitness Award – Justin G., Thomas H., Ashley J., Matthew L., Maura O., Cara P., Chandani P., Nicole P., Cara P., Matthew R., Nicole R., John W.; Foreign Language Award – Thomas H., Chandani P., Jeffrey B.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. William DeFeo also congratulate the graduates and urged parents to stay involved in their children’s education even in high school. "They need you now more than ever," he said.

Teacher of the Year, Mr. Robert Pearce, assisted Dr. DeFeo and several Board of Education members in the awarding of diplomas before Mr. Baxter dismissed the class to move on to the challenges of high school.