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Bay Shore Middle School honors Class of 2029 at eighth‑grade moving‑up ceremony
Summary
Bay Shore Middle School held an eighth‑grade moving‑up ceremony recognizing the Class of 2029 with awards, student performances and remarks from district leaders; organizers omitted portions of the program because of weather.
Bay Shore Middle School held an eighth‑grade moving‑up ceremony for the Class of 2029 to recognize students’ academic and extracurricular achievements and present year‑end awards.
Dr. Maloney, superintendent of schools, framed the evening around the district theme of “community,” saying, “Our district dream this year is community,” and noted National Junior Honor Society members had logged more than 2,500 hours of community service. He also told the audience, “In light of the weather conditions, we will be omitting some parts of our program this evening to ensure everyone's comfort and safety.”
Organizers presented several named awards. The honor society award, given for scholarship, character, citizenship and leadership, was presented to Kai Moran and Maya Ullman. The Tom Short outstanding student award, which the program described as recognizing students with school spirit, leadership and a minimum average of 85 who participated in three or more clubs or activities, was presented to Anna Opezzo and Wyatt Totorici. The George G. Forbes leadership award, presented to a student who demonstrated problem identification, planning, organization and follow‑through, went to Valerie Serrato Vasquez.
The program included a pledge of allegiance led by Cesar Morales and a performance of the national anthem by Jose Castaneda, followed by a choir selection led by Miss Finger. Miss Mayotte, director of student activities, and Miss Nardone, sixth‑grade student council adviser, called graduates’ names during the recognition. Event organizers thanked the middle‑ and high‑school custodial crews before closing the ceremony.
Remarks and recognitions in the transcript focused on student achievement, community service and closing logistics; no formal district actions, votes or policy decisions were taken during the ceremony.
