SHS Class Of 2012 Graduates Today

The 2012  Commencement begins at 6:30 p.m., at the Donald E. Palmer Field at Stonington High School. In case of rain graduation will be held inside. Here is a commencement program:

Fanfare and Processional to "POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE”

Salute to the Flag: Elizabeth Reka Keller, Student Government President

National Anthem

Welcoming: Elias Antoine Gharios, President, Class of 2012

Salutatory Address: Andrew W. Han

Interlude: “Imagine” performed by the Chamber Choir directed by  Christian Stanley.

Commencement Address: Jennifer McCurdy, Principal, Mystic Middle School

Greetings and Certification of the Class: Leanne Masterjoseph, Superintendent

Presentation of Diplomas: Stephen H. Murphy, Principal, assisted by Board of Education Members: Kevin Bornstein, Deborah Downie, Craig Esposito, Faith Leitner, Gail MacDonald, Alisa Morrison, Frank Todisco and 2012 Class Advisors: Caroline Chapman and Jennifer Norcross 

Presentation of Class of 2012 Gift: Elias Antoine Gharios, President, Class of 2012, Class Officers: Melanie Elizabeth Floyd, Alexander John Schroeder and Abigail Lois Volk            

Poet Laureate: “Never Replaced" Katherine Anne Edelman  (’12)

Valedictory Address: Alexander John Schroeder

Alma Mater: “Far Above Atlantic Waters” performed by soloist Stephanie Hope Albert directed by Christian Stanely and Wine Ensemble directed by Matthew Sbalcio.

Recessional: “Royal Coronation Dance” performed by the Wind Ensemble directed by Matthew Sbalcio.

Class of 2012 Marshals: Connor Sykes Buckley and Victoria Thérèse Georgetti 

Ushers from the Class of 2013

Class of 2012 Advisors: Caroline Chapman and Jennifer Norcross

Commencement Co-Coordinators: Jennifer Adriano and Ann-Marie Houle

 Dignitaries in Attendance: Leanne Masterjoseph, Superintendent; Nikki Gullickson, Assistant Superintendent; Virginia Brown, Director of Special Services; Stonington Public Schools Administrators; Board of Education Members; Town of Stonington Officials

Alma Mater

Far above Atlantic Waters

Etched against the sky,

Stands our faithful Alma Mater,

Memories never die.

Ever onward we will always

Keep thee as our guide.

Never stumbling, never shirking

In our heartfelt pride.

-Chorus­-

Forward, ever be our watchword

Conquer and prevail,

Hail to thee our Alma Mater,

Stonington all Hail.

The faculty and staff congratulate the Class of 2012 and their families

In Honor of the Graduates, the Junior Class, Administration, and Faculty cordially invite you to attend a reception in the Cafeteria/Commons Area immediately following the ceremony.