Eighth Grade Closing Ceremony - News & Photos - McDonogh School

News & Photos

Eighth Grade Closing Ceremony

 

Friends, family, and teachers looked on with excitement on Monday, June 4 as the Class of 2016 processed down Chapel Hill to celebrate their final reunion as middle schoolers. Class speaker Harry VanGeison ’16 chronicled the 12,242 hours that he and his classmates have spent in school since kindergarten, recounting their experiences and asking, “How many hours have we spent thanking everyone who helped us reach where we are now?...No matter how much time we spend thanking you, it will never be enough.” Fellow Class Speaker Brianna Hunter ’16 implored her peers to be like the McDonogh Oak: “we can reach amazing heights, yet remain grounded.” With tips from his former student, Gianni Villasanta ’13, Head of Middle School Darren Ford offered advice on how to make the most of freshman year. As the class rose to sing the Alma Mater, they joined the ranks of upper school students.