Compiled by The Bedford Citizen
Kevin Tracey, Principal of John Glenn Middle School, welcomed parents and graduates to the 2019 Moving On ceremony. After thanking the community-at-large and the school community, Principal Tracey addressed the graduates.
“I am very proud of you. You truly are an amazing group of young ladies and gentlemen…from the students who impress us daily in our classrooms to those who relish the stage or displays their prowess on the courts or athletic fields.” Tracey went on to share the impressions of JGMS teachers and staff: “This group of students are kind, fun, appreciative and they adhere firmly to a sense of justice and always act in advocacy for those in need. In short, they look out for each other.”
After adding further compliments from teachers and staff, Tracey concluded, “I have no doubt that the members of this class are destined for success and greatness at first in high school and then in life. My hope is that as you grow into adulthood, you develop passion and joy for what you do, which mirrors the joy that you have brought me, your teachers and staff.”
Yadkira Delgado led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Sahana Kumar presented the honors essay, a reflection on her time at JGMS. A pair of students who exemplified what Tracey described as exemplifying the school motto, HEART, Peter Benson and Maya Brewster, received the Principal’s Award.
Academic awards were presented to the following students:
Citizenship Award
Ella Buckley, Ryan Ferrari, Mikayla Comeiro, and Evan Kenahan
Engineering Award
Ameera Saba and Connor McClung,
Social Studies Award
Liam Henning, Anya Yajnik, Henry Reynolds, and Emily Zeltser
Art Award
Kitty Warhover and Evan Karen,
World Language Award
Erika Falco, Sonja Kradjian, Kaylee Grace, and Sahil Raut.
English Award
Carolyn Crews, Lamees Radi, India DePina, and Adam Capobianco
Science Award
Lamees Radi, Paul Jeon, Rachel Gould, and Connor McClung
Math Award
Emily Kang, Xander Recca, Tomas Ou, and Lauren Teague
Performing Arts Award
Parker Anderson-LaPorte, Kate Morrow, and Emily Kang
PE/Wellness Award
Sydney Cox and Chris Woo
Certificates were presented by Ms. Amirault and Assistant Principal Mr. Bacigalupi before the newly-minted BHS Class of 2023 headed off to the traditional Moving On dinner and celebration.
Seas the Day ~ the Moving On Dinner and Celebration
The Class of 2023’s Moving On event was a tremendous success! The students had a great time and families enjoyed watching their 8th graders graduate. The success of the evening is owed to many fabulous people and businesses, as well as the many JGMS families who donated financially to this event.
Moving On Co-Chairs Susan DiGangi & Lisa Kaushik thanked all of the JGMS parents who contributed to the Moving On 2019 dinner and dance for the 8th graders! The event is run strictly by parent volunteers. We especially appreciate all of the Committee Chairs, many who spent countless hours planning, designing, and implementing their visions for this event. Thank you to the many volunteers who joined these committees, attended meetings, and were involved every step of the way! We can’t thank you enough for giving your time and energy to allow our 8th graders to have a memorable send-off!
The Co-Chairs went on to thank the multitudes who helped make the party a reality (it DOES take a village!)
Committee Chairs:
Hallway Chair: Karen Cox and Deb Teague
Gym Decorating Chair: Audrey Gould
Cafeteria Decorating Chair: Raeanne Brazee
T-Shirts Chair: Caroline Fedele
Program Chair: Patricia Fabian
Invitations Chair: Susan DiGangi
Photo Booth Chair: Deb Teague and Karen Cox
Food Chairs: Robin Steele
Food 7th Grade Chair: Daisy Girifalco
Boston Family host: Jennifer Buckley
Ceremony Chair: Terri Scofield
Photo Coordination: Susan DiGangi
Dessert Chair: Namrata Shah
Cleanup Chair: Caroline Fedele
And So Many Team Members
Planning, Hallway, Gym/Cafeteria Set Up ~ Andrew Rodriguez, Brenda Kenahan, Christy King, Danny Missiti, David DiGangi, Debora Martino, Dorothy Anderson, Dylan DiGangi, Eun Chong, Haixia Wang, Heather Limerick, Jasmina Ivanova, Jenn Heller, Jennifer Bankston, Jess O’Connor, Jessica Tonini, Joan Kostusiak, Joanne Shelton, Joy Wilson, Julie Bolch, Julie Campos, Julie Sheridan, Karen DeRosas, Karen Sobol, Kate Kerov, Kerry Rackey, Kim Marino, Kim Tierney, Kurt Shelton, Lana Dubrovskiy, Lee Delzingo, Lisa Warhover, Maggie Grove, Maria Ou, Mariana Busse, Marillian Missiti, Marisa Kradjian, Masumi Fujiwara, Michelle Colasante, Michelle Gillig, Molly Haskell, Neetu Devdas, Olga Patoucheas, Otti McCutcheon, Pam Cox, Patty Carluccio, Rachelle Payne, Rebecca Pomerantz, Rebecca Sangliana, Robin Steele, Sally Morrison, Sandy Morvillo, Shamsun Sayed, Sharon Timberlake, Steve Steele, Sue MacPhee, Sumathi Chittamuru, Terri Scofield, Tracy Gallo, Tricia Daley, Yvonne Aweh-Kisob
Hallway, Cafeteria & Gym Clean Up ~ Ashley Guarino, Cameron Rackey, Caroline Fedele, Cosmo DiNitto, Courtney Cullis, David DiGangi, Elena Reed, Elizabeth Barry, Elizabeth McClung, Greg Barry, Jennifer Bankston, John MacPhee, Joy Wilson, Judi DiNitto, Julie Campos, Karen DeRosas, Karen Kalil Brown, Karen Mullins, Kate Kerov, Kerry Fitzgerald, Kerry Rackey, Kim Marino, Maria Ou, Mariana Busse, Mateo Breveleri, Michael Buonopane, Michelle Gillig, Otti McCutcheon, Patricia Fabian, Robin Steele, Steve Steele, Sumathi Chittamuru,Suzanne Stuzynski
Food Service ~ Amy Signorello, Bonnie McCulloch, Carmen Brickman, Debora Martino, Hima Naidu, Laura McGinness, Laura Tassinari, Susan Harris, Tami Mead, Tracy Gallo
Food Delivery ~ Catherine Van Praagh, Diane Bernstein, Emily Mitchell, Jen Kelley, Joan Turnberg, Kelly Randazzo, Lisa Harrell, Rich Fedele
Dessert Contributors ~ Ana Quaglioz, Anika Manigo, Anna Karev, Archana Vaze, Avaanika Nair, Christy King, Courtney Cullis, Dan Crews, Danita Kelley-Brewster, Elizabeth McClung, Ellen Lembo, Eun Chong, Janice Paquette, Jennifer Bankston, Jessica Tonini, Joy Wilson, Kate Reynolds, Kathy Recca, Kerry Fitzgerald, Kranti Parvate, Kristen McEachern, Lisa Warhover, Liz Hanegan, Neetu Devdas, Otti McCutcheon, Sarah Castricum, Shirley Fan-Chan, Sue MacPhee, Tara Capobianco, Teri Morrow, Tricia Daley, Wenjen Hwang, Yvonne Aweh-Kisob
Other Special Supporters:
- Paula Gilarde for photographing the ceremony, and Meghan Higson and Barb Hiltzfor photographing the dinner and dance
- Eun Chong for preparing a special meal for the JGMS teachers and chaperones.
- Meg McAllister for her creative design for our hallway project.
- Danny Missiti for creating a spectacular Class of 2023 sign.
- Patty Carluccio and Sue MacPhee for leading the creation of dozens of photo collages which will
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Red Heat Tavern
Steve’s Pizza
Stop & Shop
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Holi Indian Restaurant
Bruegger’s Bagels
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Prince Street Cafe & Bakery
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Minuteman Diner
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