001the 373 students, all of them for their hard work in completing another school year. Uh while we will call the names of just a third of you today, we greatly appreciate everyone's effort. Despite a few tougher learning moments here and there, which is to be expected in middle school, we hope you enjoyed this year as much as you sorry, as much as we enjoyed working with you. I'd like to thank our maintenance crew for all of their hard work this year and in preparing the gym and building for the end of the year activities. I'd also like to thank our front office staff, Mrs. Skano, Mrs. Finnegan, and Mrs. Harvey for all of their help this year and preparing all the awards for today. Please notice the emergency exits in all of the corners of
002the gym. Also, bathrooms are located right near the main entrance where you entered this morning. during awards this morning and to help the ceremony moving to keep it moving, please hold your applause until all students have been named uh announced for the for their respective award. Teachers, please remain at the podium this morning to hand the award to the student so the camera can keep uh view on the students that are receiving the awards. Thank you again for joining us this morning. We will start the award ceremony with the Patriots pen essay which will be presented by Mr. George Robinson. Good morning everybody. Is this on? Good morning. Uh congratulations to the students on finishing up another year of school. Uh back in the fall, almost all eighth graders participated in the Patriots pen essay
003contest. And I'd like to recognize the three winners for the post. And I'd like you to all come up at the same time, please. Elelliana Medina, Arabel Rimes, and Olivia Meyer. Olivia Olivia Meyer. Elelliana. Hello. Elelliana was our No, Elelliana was our first place winner or our third place winner. [Applause] She also won second place at the district. Olivia was winner to compete at the district. She won first place in the district and then she went on to compete in the state fifth place. Thank you very much. Great summer and we look forward to reading essays. [Applause] Sorry about that, Mr. Robinson. The next award we'll presenting uh is the Daughters of American Revolution Award. Unfortunately, the Daughters of American Revolution group could not make it this morning. So, I will present this year's award.
004This year's Daughters of American Revolution essay winner was not only the chapter winner, but also the state winner winner, earning her recognition at the state level and receiving a monetary award. This year's topic was enjoying a new kind of tea party. This year's winner is Elelliana Medina. I think Mrs. Bushman is next with the athletic awards. [Applause] Good morning everyone. This school year, our amazing student athletes and coaches worked incredibly hard at skill building teamwork and teamwork to bring home four Tri County Championships. Over 150 student athletes competed in the fall, 60 in the winter, and 180 in the spring. The many student athletes balanced schoolwork, practices, games, and many other extracurricular activities to represent Hollis Brookline Middle School on the field court, and track. Specifically, four teams had the chance to add new banners
005to our walls, which have been ordered, by the way. Wait until they win it to actually put them up on the wall. Uh, at this time, I would like to recognize each of those teams with a few words from their coaches. First, could I please have the members of the volleyball A team stand for a few words from Coach Gump. Stay standing. Stay standing while I while I honor you with your words from your coach. Congratulations to the 2024 girls volleyball A team for their Tri County Championship. From the first day of practice, they stated their goal was to put a banner on the gym wall. They even picked the location where they wanted it to hang. The girls never wavered in their determination and perseverance and their teamwork and dedication were amazing to see.
006The team not only won the championship, but they did so decisively by going undefeated throughout the entire season. We are truly proud and look forward to the future championships with all of you. At this time, would the members of the boys spring track team please stand to be recognized? Congratulations on a fantastic track and field season. There are too many accolades to adequately summarize the season, but after dominating all year, the boys took the D2 championship at the Tri County meet. The HBMS track and field team had a strong and rewarding season. Both the boys and girls delivered consistent performances with many athletes achieving personal bests in qualifying for championship competition. The season culminated at the Tri County meet where the girls tied for the second place and boys captured first. Both teams demonstrated the
007depth, talent, and team spirit that defined their season. Congratulations. Next, with the members of the baseball team, please stand to be recognized with a few words from Coach Telli. The 2025 Hollis Brookline boys middle school baseball team had an exciting season on their way to a 10-2 record in their third consecutive Tri County Championship. After losing many key players from their 2024 roster, the team needed some eighth graders to step into key roles and seventh graders to contribute daily. An opening day loss to Bo left the team with some doubts, but they worked hard to improve and went on a six-game winning streak. A strong finish to the regular season afforded a first round buy and solid pitching, good defense, and some timely hitting pushed the HB boys team to an exciting 7 to3 victory
008over Amherst in the state final. Congratulations, boys. And finally, could the members of the girls lacrosse team please stand to be recognized? [Applause] The HBMS girls lacrosse team's year ended with a Tri County Championship on a damp and breezy Monday afternoon on the HBHS turf. Coach Rodell really sets the scene here. The team finished the season with 11-0 record in the school's second girls lacrosse championship, the first since the inaugural season of 2019. With a 10 and se 10 to7 win over B. In a tight defensive battle, the team controlled possession and held a tough Bow team to only seven goals. Despite some bad luck on the attack, including hitting the crossbar and uprights of the goal four times, the team's hard work and resilience ruled the day. With an equal number of seventh and
009eighth graders, including four firstear players, this team exemplified team play and hard work. Best of luck to everyone continuing their club, high school careers, or working towards a repeat middle school championship next season. Congratulations, And again, I'd like to thank all of you student athletes and parents for uh shuttling them all over the place. And I know making it back for concerts and all of those uh fun things after a game is is hard to manage. So, thank you very much for all of your support. I'm going to turn it over to our seventh and eighth grade PE teachers to um do their awards. You up first? [Applause] They're right there. You want to hand out mine? I'll hand out yours. All right. You guys good? Yeah. Good morning everybody. My name is Alex Simmo
010and I will be presenting one of Halls Park's most soughtafter and prestigious awards for the 2024 and 2025 school year which is the physical education award. [Applause] Allow me to present with great respect and admiration the recipients of this distinguished award. Will you please join me in applauding the following students for their dedication and excellence in physical education, Joselyn Anderson, uh Lexi Kenny, Carlos, I'm going to butcher your last name, sorry, Carala [Applause] and Kase Rogers. You guys can come up and get your awards. Lexi, great job. Carlos, is this when we ask how to say your last name? How do you say your last name? We were close. You were really, really close. All right. Thank you, Mr. Simo. As we all know, and as Mr. Mr. Simo just said, the PE award is
011the real reason we are here today. Sorry, academic teachers. Our seventh grade winners brought a positive attitude, solid sportsmanship, and gave it their all every class. After mastering pickle ball, they're officially ready for retirement. Just add a pair of sunglasses and a shuffle board court and they're ready to go. Let's give it up for our seventh grade PE champions. We've got Rayan McCarthy, [Applause] Ay Archbald, Janelle Huggins, Amelia Vineker, Logan Jones Chapeline, Justin Stern, Eli Ader, and Jame Martell. Good job, guys. Come on down. Price is right. Is that a friend? [Applause] And now we have the music department. Thank you. All right, I'll start. You go. All right. Good morning. The students in our music department have been diligently working to elevate their musical abilities, demonstrating impressive growth, commitment, and passion. Many have shown
012remarkable dedication, continuously pushing themselves to improve. The students receiving awards today have truly gone above and beyond, auditioning for and participating in music festivals beyond the school day and consistently striving to reach new heights as musicians. Their hard work and perseverance are truly commendable. The students receiving awards for band today are Marian Penise, Sanja Nadas, and Thomas Marinola. And the students receiving awards for chorus are Cadence Moran, Harper Burgron, Sophia Bozik, Zoe Xiao, and Elelliana Medina. Yay. Hi I have no idea who's next. Yeah, you are. All right, back at it again. All right. Um, Miss Kenny and I are excited to recognize students who have gone above and beyond in the theater program this year. The Excellence in Drama Award isn't just about being a strong performer. It's about being hardworking, dependable, and a
013positive impact in the casting crew. These students have shown real dedication, but just as importantly, they have been kind, supportive teammates who help make our drama club a positive experience for others. Um, we would like to recognize Cadence Moran, Lena Whitaker, Sophie Samron, Ava Ziner, and Elelliana Cabrera. And Harbor Bridge. Sorry, I thought I was done. Up next is the math department. Of course. Everybody is over here. Yeah. Hand them all out. Your stomach. Oh, that's you. Like I never know who's here. You want hand? You want to just hold mine for me, too? I got my list at least. All right, you guys ready? Good morning. The Hollisbrook Lion School Math Department will be presenting the Excellence in Mathematics Awards to students who have demonstrated the following abilities. Students who work, communicate, and justify
014mathematical concepts in creative and intuitive ways. Students who persist in their search for solutions. Students who solve problems with multiple and/or alternative solutions. and students who take risks with mathematical concepts and strategies. And congratulations to the following team Titan students. Britain Le Point, Janelle Huggin, Audrey Wormer, Tate Dillio, and Braden Anderson. [Applause] Tate, congratulations. [Applause] She didn't wait for you. Yeah, because it's on here. And for team summit, we have Caitlyn Lou, Hunter Stokes, [Applause] Sawyer Cotton, most improved math student, um Jame Martell, [Applause] and Selena Pepin. [Applause] Um, Hunter. Is Hunter still in there? No. [Music] Do you realize All right. This year's team Da Vinci awards go to Ellen Torpy, Josh Barrett, and Mackenzie Verell. [Applause] Beat him up, but you know what I mean. [Applause] The team Bartlett Math Awards uh excellence
015in eighth grade math goes to Avery McCabe. And excellence in algebra goes to Liv Mcwigan. [Applause] Some of our students are off team for math. Um my next the next two awards are for excellence in geometry. Uh these are very close to my heart since I've had these little cherubs for the last two years and I will miss them dearly. So my first award goes to Alex Rzudo. [Applause] And my other geometry award goes to Tia Miglani. I also have two awards for my algebra stu students. My first one goes to Norah Francis. And my second goes to Eric Morren. And now uh I'd like to introduce the World Language Department. [Applause] Hola. What a unique year it has been in world language at HBMS. Students dove deep into their respective language and culture, immersing
016themselves with music, literature, movies, and projects. The students being awarded today exemplify the following characteristics. They display a love for the language and pride in having learned another country's native tongue. Rather than settle for what they already know, these students have a neverending desire to further their learning. They come to class with anecdotes about their use of the language outside of the classroom. These students are leaders in the classroom, constantly participating, demonstrating a strong work ethic, and always helping their peers. I'm proud to present the seventh grade French awards to Kase Newell, [Applause] Alex Gu, and Anya June. [Applause] Thank you. Congratulations. Congratulations, Alex. Congratulations, Ana. Thank you. Our eighth grade awards for French go to Anna Margus, [Applause] Sophia Bozac, and Harper Berseron. Congratulations. Okay. Hola. Hola. Hola. Okay. So, the seventh grade awards
017go to Rohan Punjabi, [Applause] Laurel Kospido, and Llaya Worheimer. Congratulations Felisa Disades. All right. And the eighth grade awards go to Tia Mlani. [Applause] Nicole Kosakowski [Applause] and Ben York. [Applause] Oh my gosh. There you go. Nicolas in. Thank you. And I'm proud to present for seventh grade Spanish awards an award to Nora Francis, Emma Shirley. [Applause] You're welcome. And I'm proud to present for eighth grade Spanish awards Thomas Marandola, Orion Talbot, and Abby Wood, Thomas. Next, I'd like to invite the science department to present their awards. [Applause] Good morning. Each team's science teachers will be presenting five science awards. The attributes displayed throughout the year for these 2024-25 science award winners include passion for the subject and the love of learning, a curiosity about the world around them, outside the box thinking, perseverance when
018things got hard, and a spirit of collaboration. The five students on team Titan that exemplify these attributes and are the recipients of this year's excellence in science award goes to Hunter Loth Owen Alex Natalie Brooks Logan Cody [Applause] All right. And for team summit, the science awards will go to Caleb Zamchek, Jasmine Albania, Johnny Etchin, Reed Seaman, and Anya J. All right. Congratulations. [Applause] for eighth grade. Da Vinci team, Abby Hood and Zoe Child. [Music] And for team Bartlett, Olivia Meyers and Colin Hillis. [Applause] [Music] And now up the art department and house to start. Yeah. Good morning. My name is Ashley Ardri. I'm the art teacher here at HBMS. And today I'm here to announce our art award winners. I would like to recognize these students not just for their talent but also for
019their creativity, their courage to take artistic risks, and the kindness that they show in supporting others. These students have demonstrated great strengths as well as tremendous growth during the unfortunately short time that I've known them. They remind us that great art comes from both skill and heart. I would like to announce our winners for seventh grade. We have Lucas Sparks, Ryland Curran, Hunter Stokes, Michaela Vega, and Laurel Kospito. [Applause] Oh, wait. That's where I was. And for eighth grade, we have Zoe Sha, John Adams, [Applause] Avery Spence, and Thomas Setmire. of course. And next up we have health. Hello. Hi everybody. Um, and as you know, health is a lot of things, and I'm going to focus on character because we all know that the class of 2029 is full of character. All right. Um,
020I just have to go a little off script because I think this might be a little out of order. Okay. If it's if it's off. Yeah. Okay. Just I'll give this if it's out of order. Hi. Sorry about that. Um, this award goes to a young lady who we all know is an excellent student, but it is her kindness and thoughtfulness towards others, as well as her remarkable ability to truly connect with those around her that sets her apart. Whether in the classroom or in conversation with friends, she listens with full attention, making each person feel seen and heard. Her genuine interest in others and her compassionate nature create an environment where everyone feels valued and understood. I'd like to congratulate Sophia Bozek for all your hard work making sweetheart. Next, I would like to
021recognize this young man for his commitment to hard work and responsibility. While he may not always find his passion within the classroom, his dedication outside of school is inspiring. Through his self-started landscaping business, his demonstrated outstanding ability to manage and sustain a successful operation while balancing schoolwork. His drive, integrity, and work ethic are qualities that will serve him well in the years to come. Congratulations, Jackson Dy. Um uh this young lady has consistently shown great enthusiasm for learning, but it is her genuine friendliness to all she meets as well as how she approaches each day with the positive attitude that this award is for. When she enters the class, her smile lights up the room. She shows kindness and warmth to everyone. Even when faced with challenges, she remains cheerful, supportive, and friendly. This award
022goes to Ilana Cabrera. [Applause] When I think of this student, I'm reminded of how he often demonstrates kindness, respect, and honesty. He keeps his word and understands the importance of integrity. When he makes mistakes, he has the courage to admit them and take responsibility. He is patient with others and always polite to his teachers. Congratulations, Jonah Flanigan. was certainly not. And last and certainly not least, this student is well known throughout HBMS for his sense of humor. He has an infectious energy that brings smiles to those around him. But what makes his humor special is how he uses it to lift up others, making them feel seen. Beyond his wit and charisma, he has a deep sense of right and wrong and won't hesitate to speak out in defense of others. For his humor, kindness,
023and defense of what is fair and just, I would like to award this to Max Ellis. [Applause] So to the class of 2029, I wish you well. I wish you happiness and I wish you a long life filled with meaning and purpose. Congratulations. [Applause] Um, the next I'd like to introduce Mr. Schmidt for the check. I love it. Any casual observer of students working on projects in the teched room might wonder how the flurry of activity before them translates into a final project that makes any sense. Sometimes it's tough to tell. Of course, as their teched teacher, I see more than students making noise, dust, and bending a few nails. It is a class period full of energy and enthusiasm and it's a great place to learn. This year I am pleased to recognize four
024individuals, two from seventh grade and two from 8th who stand out in my mind as models of learning in teched or anywhere. These individuals all were resourceful, trying to work solutions on their own first, but also not afraid to ask questions along the way. They were ready to share their knowledge with other students who appreciated their calm advice. These are all lifelong learning skills that will serve them well into the future. For the seventh grade, the teched award recipients are Olivia Robbins and Max. [Applause] And for the eighth grade, the teched award recipients are Ella Thompson and Hunter Sell. [Applause] Thank you. And next up, computer I'd give everybody an award. Good morning. Okay. So the computer science award not only goes to students who excel in the area of computer science but also students
025who've worked very hard to persevere through some of the tougher components like coding or robotics. These students also demonstrated independence and reliability. They did their work on days where I wasn't there and also quietly supported their peers. The first award goes to Lydia Murphy. The second award is Josh Barage, Selena Pepin, and Cole Gibson. Okay, you are quiet. Next we have the reading department. What up? What up? All right. So, the uh seventh graders uh students who have earned uh excellence in reading are Ronan Nam and Colin Leoo. And the uh eighth graders who have earned excessive reading are Liam Baitman, Gabby Le, and uh Quinn Gity. [Applause] Yeah, good. You got it. Do you want this? Yes. We will now move on to our HBMS spelling be. We continue to host the script spelling
026be every year. After the classroom beads, the advancing participants competed in December. It was an exciting competition with our finalists earning the chance to move on to the state level. Congratulations to our HB winner, Meredith Warthington. [Applause] English department. [Applause] I'll do a little thing. Oh, here. Thank you. You're welcome. Good morning. Um, I would like to introduce the Excellence in English Award. This award goes to students that don't just do well in English, they seem to truly love it. Whether it's reading a novel, writing something creative, or diving into class discussions, these students bring energy, curiosity, and heart to everything that we do. Um, I would like to give out the Team Summit Awards as well because Mrs. Dazo can't be here today. Uh, team summit excellence in English awards go to NJUN [Applause]
027Michaela Vega. I didn't Grace Gity [Applause] and Molly Gilmore. [Applause] And then the team Titan English awards go to Izzy Pepin, Ryland Curran, Annabelle Carnen, Meredith Worthington, and Essie Brady. Congratulations. Congratul [Music] [Applause] What an what an amazing year in English boy. Yeah. So, I have awards for the um Da Vinci team excellence in English. And the first one goes to Caitlyn Randall. The next one is Tjana Da. The next one goes The next one goes to Patrick Barry. [Applause] Thank you. And finally, yes, finally, Ella Thompson. [Applause] And for team Bartlett, Grace Prince and Jocelyn Anderson. Up next is social studies. [Applause] Thanks, sir. Okay. Good morning. I'm Sue Connley and I'm going to introduce the Excellence in Social Studies Award. Um, this morning I was talking to a student walking down the hall
028about life, how it's full of both happy and sad moments, and we each make our own history. If we've been blessed to have the incredible students from HB community, we know that they're leaders. They connect the past and the present and future. Our recipients for this award were difficult to choose. They're creative, critical thinkers. They do collaborate a lot and love to talk in class. And they persevere and never give up. They think outside of the box and they strive to do their best. As we honor these students, they are just as great as those who don't receive this award. Because we know it takes a team to make everyone work. Together, everyone achieves more. I'd like to honor these students from Team Summit. Emily Keller, Rosie Bedru, Rosie Cameron Brooks, Jeffrey Siden, Jeffrey, and
029last but not least, Colton Paul. [Applause] I don't know how much [Music] [Applause] Good morning everybody. Now to introduce the team titan social studies award winners. I'd like to congratulate Isaac Lewis, Evelyn D. Verilio, Brody Shifler, Isa Fitzgerald, and Shaylen Eaggan. [Applause] 14. Bartlett, 8th grade, social studies, excellence in US history. Mattie Rearden, Drake Sorson. [Applause] Before I do team Da Vinci's excellence and soul studies awards, I just want to pause and recognize two outstanding staples of the HB community who will be retiring this year. If we could just give it up one more time for Miss Connley and Mr. Elliot. Stand up. [Applause] The team da Vinci soul studies awards. First one goes to Cole Migovich. Congratulations, buddy. Great job, sir. The next award goes to Maryanne Penis. Congratulations. And next up is Team
030Summit Awards. of us that are coming out here. So team summit awards are based on our students who always strive to do their best and reach the summit. Um we're always moving forward and looking out beyond the horizon. So enjoy the adventure. I'd like to honor CC Paradise. [Applause] And I'd also like to recognize Ronin now. [Applause] and for always going above and beyond in math. Laurel Cost. [Applause] And lastly, we have for his teamwork skills and generally wonderful attitude, Jameson Martell. And next we have team Titan. All right. Now for our outstanding achievement on team Titan. Um, this student never and probably right now doesn't have a smile on his face. Anthony Allen [Applause] Titan award goes to Harper Duncan. [Applause] And our next award goes to Vieira Zerapova. [Applause] And our final award
031goes to Aubrey Olsen. [Applause] And now we welcome team Da Vinci. Where is it? Is that yours? Of of course the team Da Vinci awards are the most important. And so the first award goes to Abby Hood. [Applause] The next award goes to Kase Rogers. [Applause] The next award goes to Nadia Zulko. [Applause] And last but not least, Bin Meyers. All right. Thank you. Okay. So, for the team Bartlett Awards, we have the uh the award we call the Bartlett Supreme. And the Bartlett Supreme Awards go to students who are eagle eager to learn and respectful of others. They actively engage in class discussions, ask thoughtful questions, and take initiative in their education. Beyond academics, they show kindness and empathy toward their peers, have a good sense of humor, and foster a positive learning environment.
032They are responsible, reliable, and always willing to collaborate. They embrace challenges with a growth mindset, seeing opportunities, excuse me, seeing mistakes as opportunities to learn and improve. In short, these are the students that we as teachers consider ideal middle school students. Now, in no particular order, first award goes to Kylelair. [Applause] Next up, Arabel Rimes. [Applause] Nolan Curley. [Applause] Congratulations and Nia Rasmmanson. [Applause] next Saturday. Next is Mrs. Bushman with a President's Education Awards program. Hello again everyone. The President's Education Award honors elementary, middle, and high school students for their achievement and hard work. The program has provided individual recognition from the president to those students whose outstanding efforts have enabled them to meet challenging standards of excellence. At Hollis Brookline Middle School, students who have earned an A minus or above every quarter in
033all of their classes in both seventh and eighth grade receive this award. Please hold your applause. And students who are receiving this award, stay upfront for a round of applause from the entire gymnasium and to receive your awards from Mr. West. Congratulations to the award winners for this impressive academic accomplishment. Harper Burgerson, Sophia Bosk, Nolan Curley, Logan Gormley, Abby Hood, Amelia Hosking, Zoe Sha, Denny Listen, Thomas Marinola, Anna Margus, Tia Mcuani, Lydia Murphy, Olivia Meyers, Caitlyn Randall, Nia Rasmusen, Stella Rhodess, Arabel Ryan, McKenzie Rodell, Kase Rogers, Orion Talbot, Ella Thompson, and Rean Walton. Heat. [Applause] Oh, no. You're good. There you go. Awesome. I have the distinct opportunity to present the Roberty Kelly award this year. The Roberty Kelly Award is named in honor of one of our local veterans. Over the years, Hollis Brookline
034Middle School has developed a variety of ways to recognize the service and sacrifices our veterans and their families. Following his passing, careful consideration was given how to best honor Robert Kelly's memory. The decision was made to establish an award in his name. Each spring, eighth graders uh eighth grade students are invited to reflect on the qualities exemplified by Robert E. Kelly and to nominate a member of the eighth grade class who best embodies those qualities. Robert E. Kelly was a friend to everyone who is known for his love of his country and his unique sense of humor. He demonstrated genuine humility and a strong work ethic. He was always willing to contribute and assist wherever help was needed. At Hollis Brookline Middle School, the Roberty Kelly Award is considered one of the highest honors a
035student can receive. This year, we are privileged to present this award to two students who are highly respected by their peers and staff alike. They exemplify both the legacy of Roberty E. Kelly and the kindness and respect that are central to our school community. It is my pleasure to recognize a student who truly embodies the spirit of Robert E. Kelly. This individual is an outstanding example of character and integrity. Over the past two years, he has demonstrated significant personal growth. He's dedicate he is a dedicated student and a loyal friend. Always approachable and willing to help. His kindness and positive attitude leave a lasting impression on those around him. He exemplifies civic-mindedness, responsibility, and a strong sense of service. Whether assisting classmates or supporting friends, he is consistently dependable for his character, compassion, and dedication
036to making a positive difference. Please congratulate Hunter Sel. [Applause] As described by teachers and classmates, this student is kind, humble, and welcoming within our school community. She makes an effort to include others, offer support during challenging times, and brings a positive spirit to those around her. A committed student, she approaches her academics with seriousness and participates actively and respectfully in class. Outside academics, she is involved in sports and music, serving as a role model and encouraging others through her actions. Her compassion, work ethic, and dedication to others embody the spirit of Robert E. Kelly. We are proud to present the Robert E. Kelly award to Abby Hood. Thank you everybody. Today we gather to honor the many academic achievements of our students. However, we would be remiss without honoring two remarkable educators who are closing
037a beautiful chapter after 30 years of dedicated service. For three decades, Miss Sue Connley and Mr. Kirby Elliot have shaped young minds, inspired countless students, and brought passion, patience, and purpose into their classrooms every single day. Their impact goes far beyond the lessons they taught. It lives in the confidence they build, the curiosity they sparked, and the lives they helped shape. As they move on to new adventures, we send them off with our deep gratitude, endless admiration, and our very best wishes for relaxing, fulfilling, and well-deserved retirement they so deserve. Thank you both for everything. [Applause] Over the past two school years, this group of eighth grade students has consistently brought a spirit of energy and positivity that has brightened our hallways and classrooms. When I think of the class of 2029, two qualities stand
038out. Qualities that truly set this group apart. First, your remarkable ability to find humor in almost any situation and to share that humor with one another. While this talent has sometimes brought not only laughter, but other also the occasional eye roll, don't ever lose that sense of humor. Life will undoubtedly throw challenges your way, but the ability to laugh with friends is one of life's greatest gifts. So, keep joking. Even when your timing hasn't been perfect, your laughter and wit have been a memorable part of HBMS. And because I'm your principal, I'll remind you, be thoughtful with your jokes. As I've said to many of you, know your audience and always consider the time and place. The second quality, one that may not always be as visible, but is equally important, is your genuine support
039for one another. No matter which elementary school you came from, you've grown more accepting, inclusive, and unified as a class. You've consistently looked out for each other and as you prepare to take the next step, that sense of community and loyalty only seems to be growing stronger. It's a powerful and admirable quality, one that HBMS will deeply miss. And while I was unable to attend the DC trip this year, don't forget the incredible memories made during the DC trip. The sites and experiences shared during the journey will forever hold a special place in your hearts. It was during this trip that the bonds within the class grew stronger as they explored our nation's capital together, learning about our our history, culture, and heritage. These shared experiences not only enriched their knowledge, but have also fortified
040the camaraderie that defines this extraordinary group of young individuals. To our resilient eighth grade class, congratulations on your well-deserved promotion. Thank you for your humor and support. Sure. Go ahead. Clap it up. Clap it up. Thank you for your humor and support you've brought into our hallways and classrooms. To both grades, please know that all of our not so fun conversations and rules like the cell phone and personal device rules all come from a place of care and wanting you to be successful at HBMS and wherever your next state next steps take you. Best of luck next year and beyond. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful summer. And seventh graders, we will see you on August 28th. And remember, everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. So please be kind
041always. Thank you. We do have a bell that's going to ring in about 2 minutes, but if parents families want to come out and take some pictures, that's totally fine. uh seventh grade students and eighth grade students who are going to be headed to period one for eight minute period today. Thank you very much. [Music]