Grade 9 Pledge to Graduate?

Grade 9 Students Pledge to Graduate

On Tuesday, January 18, Stamford’s grade 9s took part in a ceremony where they pledged to graduate as part of the Class of 2014.

The nearly-200 students met in the cafeteria where they began a two-line procession into the gymnasium, led by Student Council members Andrea Wurster and Andrew ___. Presiding over the ceremony was Mrs. Brady, Stamford’s guidance counsellor, and Mrs. Merante, the Student Success teacher. To continue the afternoon’s events, Stamford’s Class of 2010 valedictorian, Phil Marinucci, offered some words of advice and encouragement, urging the grade 9 students to make the most of their high school education by becoming involved in extracurricular activities. His words resonated with everyone in the gymnasium. Stamford’s principal, Ms. Harrison, then delivered some of her own words of wisdom to the future graduates.

Following the speeches, each grade 9 student was called onto the stage to receive a diploma, just like a real graduation ceremony. Ms. Harrison and vice principal Mr. Gittins waited on stage to shake their hands and offer congratulations. Upon receiving his or her diploma, each grade 9 then signed a large banner, which was adorned with nearly 200 signatures from the Class of 2014 by the end of the afternoon.

The future graduates returned to the cafeteria where they celebrated their pledge to graduate with cake.

- Is there anything else that should be included??? I think it probably needs more of a conclusion because this one is rather abrupt but I couldn't think of anything at the moment. Thanks.