The Potomac eighth grade graduating class (L-R): Ashbeigh Hall, Connor Bush, Emmett Zander, Hunter Preston, Jude Vogel, Kaitlyn Henry, Keith Zander, Lillie Leathers and Mila Yedinak. Not pictured Quinton Frazee.
The kindergarten class sang and signed a thank you song to the audience before kindergarten teacher Karry Betson gave them their certificates. Pictured (L-R): Isabella Flammond, Willie Hayes and Henry Holliday Not pictured Aiden McGillen
Teacher Sarah Schmill presenting the Citizenship Award to Mila Yedinak during the graduation ceremony. The staff chose Yedinak for the award because she is kind, positive, responsible to herself and others. The staff selected Hunter Preston (not pictured) to receive the Pioneer Award for his academic excellence and leadership.
Keith Zander and teacher Damian Gaglia sharing a high five before Gaglia awards him his diploma.
After getting their diplomas the graduated eighth graders went down the line of staff sharing hugs and gratitude.
POTOMAC - Memories and laughter partnered with smiles the evening of Potomac School's kindergarten and eighth grade graduation June 12 at the Potomac Greenough Community Center.
More than 120 people including great grandparents sat amongst friends and family for the event which began with a motivational speech by principal John Rouse.
Accompanied by their eighth grade buddies, the five kindergartners passed out flowers to their parents and then were escorted to the stage.
The eighth grade class of 10 walked in to their favorite songs amidst cheering and clapping and took their places on the stage. Speakers gave talks about the students and awarded them their diplomas.
Culminating the evening were treats and a slideshow from the eighth grade trip to Galveston, Texas.
Rouse said, "Graduation is a another step in their [the graduates] lives and a special time for families and a good day to reflect."
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