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The Grauer School's 2024 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to all of The Grauer School's 8th Grade students for receiving their diplomas during their graduation ceremony on June 7, cheered on by their family and friends.
The Grauer School's 2024 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
The Grauer School's 2024 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to all of The Grauer School's 8th Grade students for receiving their diplomas during their graduation ceremony on June 7, cheered on by their family and friends.
Erin Langen, Middle School Dean of Students, presided over the 8th Grade graduation. The ceremony was filled with special moments, including personalized and heartfelt faculty introductions for every student, student award presentations, student speeches and musical performances, diploma presentations, and a Keynote Address by Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, Head of School.
Nanea B. '28, Catalina B. '28, Charlotte R. '28, and Kennedy W. '28 gave Student Keynote speeches during the graduation ceremony.
The following students in the 8th Grade Ensemble performed a song during the graduation ceremony: Nanea B. '28, Catalina B. '28, Lucca C. '28, Leah F. '28, Madeleine H. '28, Payton L. '28, Danika L. '28, Kyra O. '28, and Charlotte R. '28.
Special thanks to all of our faculty and staff who made this ceremony so special, and to our Grauer families for their support of our graduating Senior Class!
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