001[music] >> Mhm. >> [music] [music] >> Oh. >> [music] [music] >> Yes. >> [music] [music] >> Hey. >> [music] [music] [bell] [music] >> Good evening everyone. Welcome to our fifth grade recognition ceremony. I would like to thank everyone for coming joining us this evening to celebrate our honorees and extend an additional thank you for showing flexibility with the changing scheduling as we tried to allow people an opportunity opportunity to support all of our district programs. I would also like to welcome and recognize our superintendent Mrs. Amy Todd and our middle school principal Mr. Dan Poland as they will be participating with us this evening. Just this year we have explored space, learned anatomy, attended the ballet, explored numbers and problem-solving, tasted books, been to other worlds with figurative language, put idioms on parade, played in
002our own March Madness tournament, attended a major college basketball tournament, corresponded with students from other schools, helped animals get adopted, and designed art that will leave a lasting impression on future students, to name just a few of our learning activities. And this is just a snapshot of one year at Carmichaels Area Elementary for this fifth grade. For many of you, the journey with us started back in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten. You've worked hard, shown resilience, exercised your curiosity, and made new friends. You've made our school brighter because of your energy, more interesting because of your creativity, and more welcoming and welcoming because of your laughter. Today may be the end of your elementary days, but it's the beginning of many amazing things that you will do in the future. Let's take this time now to celebrate
003your hard work and memories. At this time, our student council members will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Please stand. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and [clears throat] to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> At this time, I would like to present our presidential academic awards. These awards recognize students who have earned a minimum 87% final average for fifth grade. As I call your name, please stand. And audience, I kindly ask you that you hold your applause until our last name is called. Hunter Ammons Gabriel Roberts Marley J. Robinson Jude Smith Caden Whitkey Hadley Yakubovich Melanie Yancey Adalyn Bakewell Aaron Boyd Blakeleigh Fabian Rose Foda Lucas Hackey Kennedy Jones Riley Jones Jaden Kurczak Isabella
004Kennedy Connor Landworth Maddox Maholic Charlie Trump Aiden Walker Lexie Adelson Hunter Babiak Emma Bowden Gabriel Capitan Earl Frazier Kennedy Hutchinson Jacob Kehoe Kai Creasy Chelsea McMaster Evelyn Marietta Bentley Bukowski Kiley McCloud Ryan Priest Isaac Rudy Madelyn Stacer and Jaylen Swift. >> [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> We want to make sure we um didn't miss anyone. So, I'm going to call some of the names again. Hunter Ammons Aubreyanna Baker Brooklyn Bennett Myles Dickey Joanna Hartley Jasper Creed Piper Monroe and Gabriel Roberts. >> [applause] >> Now, we will recognize the members of the Principal's 4.0 Club. These students have earned a 4.0, which is all A's, through fourth and fifth grade. As I call your name, please come to the stage and receive your medal. Again, audience, please hold your applause until the last name is called. Members
005of the Principal's 4.0 Club Rayonna Hamilton >> Caden Whitney >> [clears throat] >> Cathy Yakabovich Aaron Boyd >> [clears throat] >> and Maddix Mahal >> [applause] [applause] >> This year we have four students who have shown true dedication and um learning to come to school every day. I would like to recognize those four students with perfect attendance. Please come to the stage to get your certificate. However, your certificate [laughter] is in with your folder, so please stand in the direct spot when you come up on stage and you'll have your certificate at the end of the evening. Our four teachers showing the dedication who show up and show out every day >> Hi. >> are Hunter Ammons, >> [applause] [applause] >> Joseph Jurczak, >> [cheering] >> BETHANY MIKULSKI, >> [cheering] [applause] >> AND JAYLEN SWEAT.
006>> [cheering] [applause] [clears throat] >> AT THIS TIME, WE WILL recognize our 40-book challenge recipients. This year, the fifth grade has read a total of 2,364 books for Miss Bell's 40-book challenge and Mrs. Freeman's epic reading challenge. The following students finished the 40-book challenge. From Ms. Bell's homeroom, we have Hunter Ammons, >> [applause] >> Aubrey Anna Baker, Autumn Bennett, >> [applause] >> Miles Dickey, Grace Harshman, >> [applause] >> Leona Hartley, >> [cheering] >> Jack Kuklinski, [applause] Rylan Lowry, Piper Monroe, >> [applause] >> Payton Roberts, Rodney Jay Robinson, >> [applause] >> Keith Smith, Courtney Smithley, [applause] Caden Whitley, >> [applause] >> Jackson Wild, Cathy Yocum, >> [applause] >> and Myani Yancey. Mrs. Protzman's room, Adalyn Bakewell, >> [applause] >> Aaron Bowie, Ryan Soda, >> [applause] >> Kennedy Jones, Rylan Jones, >> [applause] >> Isabella Kennedy, Matty
007McMahon, >> [applause] >> Charlie Trump, Aiden Walker. >> [applause] >> And from Mrs. Hilsman's homeroom, we have Hunter Babiyak, >> [applause] >> Emma Bowden, Adrian [applause] Capetillo, Riley >> [applause] >> Justin Lamasters Riley Nicklaw Ryan Street >> [applause] >> Madeleine Saylor and Zoe Smith. >> [applause] >> In addition to misspelling myself, WHO IS ALSO MISSPELT. >> [cheering] [applause] >> THIS TIME I'D LIKE TO WELCOME OUR SUPERINTENDENT, MRS. Amy Todd, to the podium who will share a message with our honorees. >> [applause] >> Good evening. How's everybody doing? The first thing I want to say is that we are extremely proud of the young adults you guys have become and we can't wait for you to go to the middle school and do great things. Clearly from all the accolades you received from your teachers and
008Mrs. Sacca, you are a very academic group and you I look forward to the great things that you guys will do in the future. The one thing I will tell you is when things get tough up here, you always have Mr. Poland. But the one thing you never lose are those three teachers down there and Mrs. Sacca. So if you ever need anybody, all you have to do is walk across the parking lot and we are so excited for you guys to move to the middle school and I hope you have a great summer. >> [applause] >> The next two awards are the American Legion Award and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Award. Joining us this evening to present those awards is Mr. Ryan Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong is a 34-year member of the American Legion
009and a veteran of the US Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, and United States Navy Reserve during three war eras, including the Cold War, the Gulf War, and the war on terror. His hometown American Legion post is post 15 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and he's been a member of the Cumberland American Legion post 400 in Carmichael for about 25 years. Mr. Armstrong is a past state officer for the American Legion, Department of Pennsylvania, serving as department judge advocate from 2006 to 2022. He's married to Green County native na- native, the former Judy Lewis Armstrong. And by the way, that's our beloved Miss Judy, guys. And has two adult daughters, both graduates of the Carmichael Area School District. He's a graduate of West Virginia University and The Ohio State University, and a member of the Pennsylvania bar.
010Mr. Armstrong currently works as an in-house attorney and counsel for a well-known regional retail company with corporate offices in Morgantown and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. At this time, we're pleased to welcome Mr. Armstrong to present THESE AWARDS. >> [applause] [cheering] >> GOOD EVENING, EVERYONE. I MADE A BIG MISTAKE FOR NOT TO read all of that. It makes me sound vastly more important than I actually am. So, typically, uh this award is given past years by um the Righteous Landing American Legion post and post 400 here in Carmichael alternating. Um this year, apparently, um no one could come. Uh am a member of Post 400, as she said, but uh I was uh uh detailed to come here and and aggravate you folks tonight with this uh these awards. So, the American Legion School Medal Award Program was
011actually started in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania American Legion in 1922. By 1926, the national organization, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it's still there, um picked the program up uh because they thought it was uh a fantastic uh way to support our children and youth and to encourage them to live by uh or strive to uh achieve the uh qualities that the award recognizes. So, Oh, forget it. So, this is your last year, you'll have to be you all one day. So, the purpose of the program is to promote wholesome ideas and active citizenship among our children and youth. The qualities recognized are qualities that every citizen of the United States, or possibly even the world, should strive for. Uh these are not unusual qualities, uh but they will serve uh an individual well if they can
012um >> [clears throat] >> if they can cultivate uh one or more of these over the course of their lives. These qualities will become more important to you all as you grow up and uh actually have life experience that uh that you can see how these apply. So, the first one is courage, which is bravery, determination, and force to do what is right. Patriotism, something that is unfortunately sorely missing, I think, these days uh as we've fractured as a nation, the idea of being a loyal American and living by the Bill of Rights, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, etc. And the willingness to defend the principles ensconced in the United States Constitution. Honor. This is probably the one I think is most important. Honor is the recognition and the will to do what is
013right. It requires a highly developed moral character and high standards of conduct. Also, it requires devotion to duty. Like my one of my services. Core values of the United States Coast Guard are honor, respect, and devotion to duty. The next [laughter] quality is scholarship. You're all familiar with that. That's getting good grades so you can um get an extra I don't know. I don't know what you kids do these days. You know shakes. Um my my girls are all grown up. I've lost track of what the kids want now. The next quality is leadership and this will particularly as you grow older, you'll see uh the importance of this and the ability to work with others. Probably one of the most important qualities in a professional or work life according to former President Theodore Roosevelt.
014And the ability to work together to towards a common goal and work in harmony. Finally, the last is service. In other words, recognizing that selfishness and I get this this idea of I get what I want. I got mine. So what everybody else? That's that's not one of the qualities that this encourages, rather it's the opposite. Kindness, unselfishness, and protection of the weak, like the medieval knights of old. So, >> [screaming] >> those are the qualities that the awards recognizes, and it's my understanding that the students themselves vote on the recipients of these awards. And as you may notice, I am not a lady. Um but the American Legion Auxiliary, which started as a ladies organization, is no longer just for ladies. Um in 1919, after in 1990 2019, after 100 years, it finally opened
015up to uh all um genders, shall we say. It's no longer just for the ladies. So, the first award, um let's do the ladies first. American Legion Auxiliary presents this certificate to KENNEDY JONES. >> [applause] [applause] >> IN RECOGNITION OF THE OUTSTANDING attributes demonstrated leading to the awarding of the school award from American Legion Auxiliary Post 400, Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, by me. Hello, Kennedy. So, here's your certificate. Please. Here is your certificate. And I hope you treasure that. Um congratulations. >> [applause] >> All right. In conclusion, um the certificate of distinguished achievement is awarded to Aiden Walker. >> [applause] >> In recognition >> [applause] >> of the high qualities just recited, which are necessary to the proper preservation and protection of the fundamental institutions of our government and advancement of our society. Award is made by
016Post 400, Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. Once again, I'm going to your certificate and the medal. >> [applause] >> So, I think that concludes my task. I would like to thank the school uh for the reciprocity and support of this American Legion program, and I wish the best of luck to all you graduates tonight. Thank you. [applause] >> The Carmichaels Area Elementary Center Good Citizenship Award embodies the traits of service, character, and responsibility. This year, I'm pleased to present the Good Citizenship Award TO EMMA BOWDEN. >> [cheering] [applause] >> AT THIS TIME, OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, MR. POLAND, will share a few words and receive our fifth grade class. >> Thank you, Ms. Sacco. Uh first, I do want to thank a couple group of people. These fine ladies right here, the teachers. You fifth graders, we always
017we talked a little bit 2 weeks ago about how important they have been instrumental in your your life this year, as well as all the teachers down there and Ms. Sacco. So, can we please, parents and students, give the teachers of the fifth grade A ROUND OF >> [applause] >> EXACTLY, I DON'T WANT YOU GUYS TO GET UP, BUT I WANT YOU TO PEEK AROUND. You You see all these people in here? These are your people. They're here for you guys, right? I always say being a parent is the hardest thing in the whole world to do. So, why don't we give your parents and your families and all the people that are here for you guys a round of applause, PLEASE? >> [applause] >> THANK YOU GUYS FOR showing up for them. That's That's
018That's very important. So, again, my name is Mr. Poland. I'm the middle school principal. Good evening, families, students, teachers, and honored guests. Today is a very special day as we gather to celebrate an important milestone in the lives of these incredible fifth graders. Students, you've worked hard, grown tremendously, and achieved so much during your elementary school years. And tonight, we're going to celebrate you guys. Okay? As the principal of the middle school, I want to officially welcome you to the next chapter of your exciting time here at Carmichael Area School District. Middle school is a place filled with new opportunities, new friendships, new challenges, new discoveries, and you're going to meet new teachers, explore new subjects, join clubs and play sports, learn more about who you are and what you can become. It's going to
019be exciting. It's going to be scary. It's You're going to be anxious. You're going to have all kind of different emotions when you come up here next year. But, I promise you, the one thing I need you to understand is you belong here. Okay? You belong here. We are so excited to have you guys up here next year. It is always a great time for me as a principal. I get to meet you guys during graduation. I get to talk to you a little bit. And then, we get to get your plan for the next three years going forward. To the parents and families, thank you for your support, your encouragement, and your partnership. Your guidance has helped these guys reach important moments in their lives. So, thank you, guys. And as we move forward,
020I need you to know that I am always here to talk to. Whatever you guys need from me going forward with these guys, I'm always here. Okay? So, I want you guys to enjoy your summers. Sleep in. Listen to your moms and dads. Who's ever in charge of you, your family members, okay? Cuz when you guys come back here in August, um you're going to give us all something we we greatly need right now, and that's hope. So, thank you, guys. Thank you to the teachers again, and thank you to the parents. And welcome to the middle school, guys. >> [applause] >> This time, I'm honored to be joined by our three homeroom teachers, Ms. Bell, Ms. Spratt, and Ms. Holdsworth. They will present our Carmichael's fifth grade class of and Carmichael's class of 2023.
021>> WOO! [applause] >> WOO! >> I am so proud to present room 309. Hunter Ammons >> [applause] >> AUBRIANNA BAKER BROOKLYN BENNETT >> [applause] >> MYLES DIGGS >> [applause] >> RAYONNA HAMILTON >> [applause] >> JACE HARSHMAN >> [applause] >> KIANA HARTLEY >> [applause] >> JASPER STREET >> [applause] >> RYLAN LOWRY >> [cheering] [applause] >> LATELY LUTZ >> [cheering] [applause] >> PIPER MONROE >> [cheering] [applause] >> TREVOR RIGGLEMAN >> [applause] >> GABRIEL ROBERTS >> [cheering] >> MARLEY J. ROBINSON >> [applause] [cheering] >> Lee Scoggin >> [applause] >> Jude Smith >> [applause] [cheering] >> Courtney Smithley >> [cheering] [applause] >> Caden Whitkey >> [cheering] [applause] >> JACKSON WILD >> [cheering] [applause] >> HADLEY YAKOPOVICH >> [applause] >> AND MAYONNA YANCY >> [cheering] [applause] >> FOR ONE LAST TIME FROM 309 >> [applause] >> AND TO PRESENT OUR
022SECOND CLASS, MRS. FRY. >> [cheering] [applause] >> GOOD EVENING, EVERYONE. IT'S MY honor to introduce room 310. >> ADALYNN BAKEWELL >> [cheering] [applause] >> AARON BOYD >> [applause] >> BLAKELY FABIAN >> [cheering] [applause] >> ROSE BODA >> [applause] >> GRAHAM BOYD >> [applause] >> SHILOH HEIMLICH >> [applause] >> KENNEDY JONES >> [cheering] [applause] >> RILEY JONES >> [applause] >> JOSEPH JERZAK ISABELLA KENNEDY CONNOR LENHARDT >> [applause] >> Maddox Maholic >> [applause] >> Nathan ALBERTSON >> YEAH, NATHAN. >> [applause] >> MADISON COPELAND >> [applause] >> SILAS BAKER >> [cheering] >> CHARLIE TRUMP >> [cheering] >> AIDEN WALKER >> [applause] >> LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ROOM 3 10 >> [cheering] [applause] >> AND TO PRESENT OUR HOME ROOM THE HOME room I will be joined BY MRS. WILSON. >> [cheering] >> IT'S MY HONOR TO INTRODUCE TO ROOM
0233 13 Lexi Albertson >> [applause] >> Hunter Valley Act >> [applause] >> EMMA BOWDEN >> [cheering] >> RYLAN BRODEN >> [applause] >> NATHANIEL BURNETT >> [applause] [cheering] >> GABRIEL CAPETONA >> [cheering] [applause] >> EARL FRAZIER >> [applause] >> JACOB KEHOE >> [applause] >> KAI CREECH JALYN MCMASTER >> [applause] >> EVELYN MARIETTA >> [cheering] >> BENTLEY MCCUSKEY >> [cheering] [applause] >> ALMEDA MCDANIEL >> [applause] >> SHELBY MILLERS >> [cheering] >> KYLIE ZELLER RHODES >> [cheering] >> RYAN CREACH >> [applause] [cheering] >> ISAAC RUDY >> [applause] >> MASON >> [cheering] >> MADELEINE STACER >> [cheering] >> JAYLEN SWIFT >> [cheering] >> LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ROOM 313. >> [cheering] [applause] >> IN CLOSING, I WOULD LIKE TO recognize our parents, guardians, and other family and friends whose encouragement and care helped our students on their academic journey and
024more importantly continue to help them in their journey through life. I would also like to recognize our teachers, all of those that you have had along the way for planting the seed of learning that I hope you will continue to grow and feed and take responsibility for yourself in doing that as you now move on to the new chapter >> I would especially like to recognize our fifth grade team, Ms. Bell, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Hillman, and Mrs. Fry. Without the four of them, we would not have this ceremony and a lot of other things that we do through the year. In addition to Mrs. Dovish and Mrs. Mitchell for their dedication in guiding and challenging all of you to be the best versions of yourselves. Please, let's give them A HAND. >> [cheering] [applause] >>
025AND LAST, I WANT TO SEND A PERSONAL thanks to all of you, our new sixth graders. I've enjoyed spending time with you, watching you thrive and flourish. Congratulations again. Your time at Carmichael's Elementary is officially ended and you're now officially sixth graders. And just family members who usually call the next day, no, they don't have to come to school tomorrow or Friday. Um We look forward to hearing about your experiences in middle school. We'll miss you. Thank you for joining us again and have a good evening. >> [applause] [applause]