On Thursday, June 15th, our eighth grade class closed the era of their years at St. Cecilia School as students, and began a new one as members of St. Cecilia Alumni. It was perfect seeing the beautiful smiling faces of our graduates and the excitement of the ceremony.
After the Graduation Mass, officiated by Fr. Edward Friel, Pastor of Mary Queen of All Saints, was complete, the Graduation Ceremony took center stage. The Class of 2023 received their diplomas from the Executive Director of the Catholic Partnership Schools, Mrs. Jameka Walker. Awards and scholarships were announced to student recipients by our eighth grade teacher, Ms. Joyce. Mrs. Jameka Walker, Fr. Ed Friel, and our Principal, Sr. Alicia M. Perna SSJ M.Ed. were present to shake their hands.
The following awards were presented to eligible students:
General excellence – Richard W
Religion – Richard W
Language Arts – Alexander G
Mathematics – Chanthavy T
Science – Nashid G
Social Studies – Zenobia G
Music – Alexander G
Art – Jasmine I
Effort – Alexis G
Citizenship – Noah P
Caring Christian – Landon N
Pat Flannery Beatitude Attitude Award – Jasmine I
Jack D Howard Scholarship – Alexander G
David Santoro Memorial Scholarship – Chanthavy T
Joseph F Fitzpatrick Memorial Award – Zenobia G
Paul VI High School PTO Scholarship – Alexander G
Paul VI High School Scholar/Athlete Award – Alexander G
Domenica Foundation Community Scholars Scholarship – for Paul VI High School – Jasmine I and Isabella M; for Camden Catholic High School – Chanthavy T
Saile Family Scholarship to Holy Cross – Kaylin M
Ethel Mae Hocker Foundation Scholarship to Camden Catholic – Richard W
Honors Awards - 1st Honors for entire 7th and 8th grade marking periods – Chanthavy T and Richard W ; 2nd Honors for entire 7th and 8th grade marking periods – Nashid G and Jasmine I
After the awards, Sr. Alicia addressed the Graduating Class of 2023.
The students then performed their class song – Count On Me by Bruno Mars, and they were accompanied on the guitar by Mr. Zenobia. It was a wonderful rendition!
Afterwards, students presented their parents with a flower and a letter as a thank you.
The unique tradition of the pinning of the new alumni by former alumni of St. Cecilia School, continued this year, with many of the alumni being siblings or family of the new graduates.
Good luck and success to the Class of 2023: Ciani B, Keyshon F, Alexis G, Nashid G, Zenobia G, Alex G, Jasmine I, Kaylin M, Isabella M, Landon N, Noah P, De’Ajah R, Chanthavy T, and Richard W.
May you always be blessed and success be yours!