AN ANTON MEDIA GROUP SPECIAL
JUNE 10 - 16, 2020
Celebration <
GRADUATION 2020
COVID-19 Can’t Stop The Class Of 2020 Anna Bongiorno, Iona College graduate, Cum Laude, B.A. Speech Pathology and Audiology with a minor in Psychology (Photo credit Rich Bongiorno)
Congratulations to the 2020 Class of Doers, Makers and Innovators! “ Graduates, I am confident that a brighter future lies ahead for you, and because of you.” — Dr. Hank Foley, New York Tech President
2,600+ 2,600+
graduates strong from 65 countries and 34 states
graduates
#NewYorkTech2020 215481 S
2BNewYorkTech_ | GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, Graduation_Edition_Print_Anton_8-75x11-25_4c.indd 1 2020
6/5/20 2:46 PM
Can’t Stop The Party As universities cancel commencements, graduates find new ways to celebrate BY KATIE FENTON
just gone and no one saw it coming. It was really hard to process and deal with,” Schaeffer said. However, while at home in Lumberton, N.J., ollege graduates may not have gotten the Schaeffer found creative ways to celebrate graduation pomp and circumstance that they expected with family, friends and neighbors. in May, but many have found other ways to “My parents knew how sad I was, so my mom set celebrate with friends and family. up this whole fake graduation ceremony with my Due to social distancing requirements in the family. My dad wore his graduate robes — he went wake of the coronavirus outbreak, universities have to Drexel and they have the same school colors as modified graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020, Hofstra — and he gave a speech. My mom gave a with many opting to either postpone commencement speech too, and my sister recorded her own really or conduct the event virtually. While graduates can funny version of ‘Pomp and Circumstance,’” Schaeffer still look forward to a ceremony in August with hope said. “I threw my cap, and then they had a drive-by or find inspiration in a live-streamed commencement with all our friends. I got cards and balloons and toilet address, some inevitably and painfully feel like a paper, and it was a lot of fun.” huge milestone came and went without any palpable Iscenko, who earned her degree in journalism and significance or excitement. English with a concentration in creative writing, was Hofstra University has moved its commencement able to take pictures on Hofstra’s campus with her ceremony from May 17 to August 23 so recent family to commemorate the day. graduates will have to wait for the momentous “On the actual day of my graduation, my mom celebration that many once expected. Diana Iscenko, and my brother and I went to Hofstra and took a spring 2020 Hofstra graduate from Old Bethpage, graduation pictures. Hofstra hasn’t given us admitted that, while she felt grateful for the possibility our caps and gowns yet, so I used my brothof an eventual ceremony, the end to her senior year er’s since he had similar colors. We went nevertheless felt strange and disappointing. around and took some pictures and it was “I feel good that I graduated, but I also don’t really cute. When we got back, my cousins and feel like I graduated. It was a very unceremonious my grandma were over. It was like a little ending, like, ‘You’re done, thanks for submitting a surprise party in my backyard. It was really paper,’ and that’s all that’s really possible for now,” sweet,” Iscenko said. Iscenko said. “You just spent four years working for Looking ahead to the commencement your degree, and it’s kind of like a rite of passage to ceremony scheduled in August, Schaeffer, get a graduation ceremony, but I’m really glad that who earned her degree in film studies Hofstra is trying to give us one, even if it’s late.” and production, expressed doubts Kate Schaeffer, a fellow spring 2020 Hofstra graduover the prospect of such a large ate, also expressed frustration with the mundanity of event taking place by the end her final days as a student. of the summer. “Just the fact of losing most of the spring semester “I hope we have a graduawhen so fun many things are supposed to happen — tion, but realistically, I think it was really sad. It’s like the last chance you get with it might be a better idea to do all your friends and all these events, but then it was it in December. At least if we can graduate with all the people set to graduate in December, then it’s just one big ceremony,” Schaeffer said. In the meantime, recent graduates can find some catharsis in time spent with their peers—virtually or, when possible, in person. “One of the hardest parts of all this was that when we finished, there was no celebration. When I took my last class, I was just sitting on my bed at home, and it was so anticlimactic,” Schaeffer said. “So, since we have a house off-campus, a few of us came back to school for two weeks after classes ended. Being able to celebrate with people who were also going through it and from the same school was really nice.” Kate Schaeffer is a 2020 Hofstra graduate
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
editorial@antonmediagroup.com
C
Diana Iscenko is a 2020 Hofstra graduate from Old Bethpage
GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020 | 3B
Congratulations To This Year’s Valedictorians And Salutatorians CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
Meet the Vals and Sals of the Class of 2020
Division Avenue High School Valedictorian: Emily Fuchs Salutatorian: Jackie Testamark
Great Neck South High Valedictorian: Austin George Salutatorian: Tessie Dong
Elmont Memorial High School Valedictorian: Jahnia Cunningham Salutatorian: Marvia Pressoir
H. Frank Carey High School Valedictorian: Gary Faraone Salutatorian: Ruben Fonseca
Farmingdale High School Hicksville High School Valedictorian: Gianna Morales Valedictorian: Sejal Gupta Salutatorian: Rebecca Morales Salutatorian: Alaha Nasari Floral Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Maya Goss Salutatorian: Hammad Izhar General Douglas MacArthur High School Valedictorian: Evan Peters Salutatorian: Jason Maynard
Elmont Memorial High School Valedictorian: Jahnia Cunningham Salutatorian: Marvia Pressoir
Farmingdale High School Valedictorian: Gianna Morales
Farmingdale High School Salutatorian: Rebecca Morales
Floral Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Maya Goss
Island Trees High School Valedictorian: Marcus Llorente Salutatorian: Jessica Zanoni Jericho High School Valedictorians: Alp Turgut, Rachel Schreibstein, Rachelle Lee, Michael Pecorara
Manhasset Senior Great Neck North High High School Valedictorian: Raymond Lin Valedictorian: Elizabeth Wu Salutatorian: Judah Nouriyelian Salutatorian: Sydney Ginsburg
Floral Park Memorial High School Salutatorian: Hammad Izhar
Great Neck North High Valedictorian: Raymond Lin
Great Neck North High Salutatorian: Judah Nouriyelian
Great Neck South High Valedictorian: Austin George
Great Neck South High Salutatorian: Tessie Dong
see VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS on page 6
Class of 2020 You have already exhibited extraordinary leadership by staying home through these uncertain times. We are excited to see your future success!
scoutresidentialteam@compass.com M: 516.200.1098 69 Roslyn Road | Roslyn, NY 11576
Scout Residential Team is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S TO T H E G R A D U AT I N G
216432 S
4B | GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020
216361 S
GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020 | 5B
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
H. Frank Carey High School valedictorian Gary Faraone and salutatorian Ruben Fonseca
Massapequa High School Valedictorian: Talia Cartafalsa
New Hyde Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Saba Gulzar
Plainedge High School Plainedge High School Valedictorian: Adam Ayroso Salutatorian: Mina Sarmas
VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS from page 4
Massapequa High School Salutatorian: Alexa Mangione
Mineola High School Valedictorian: Ankita Patel
Mineola High School Salutatorian: Valerie Mallon
Oyster Bay Valedictorian: Aavi Gupta
Oyster Bay Salutatorian: Julia Cutajar
Massapequa High School Valedictorian: Talia Cartafalsa Salutatorian: Alexa Mangione Mineola High School Valedictorian: Ankita Patel Salutatorian: Valerie Mallon New Hyde Park Memorial High School Valedictorian: Saba Gulzar Salutatorian:Megha Gopal
New Hyde Park Memorial High School Salutatorian:Megha Gopal
s t a r g n o C
Paul D. Schreiber High School Valedictorian: Benjamin Helman Salutatorian: Maansi Shroff Plainedge High School Valedictorian: Adam Ayroso Salutatorian: Mina Sarmas Oyster Bay Valedictorian: Aavi Gupta Salutatorian: Julia Cutajar
Sacred Heart Academy Valedictorian: Maggie Maier
Roslyn High School Valedictorian: Daniel Flyer Salutatorian: Catherine Tom
Sacred Heart Academy Salutatorian: Michela Giura
Roslyn High School Valedictorian: Daniel Flyer Salutatorian: Catherine Tom Seaford High School: Valedictorian: Jason Linzer Salutatorian: Matt Karounos
ANTON MEDIA GROUP
Sacred Heart Academy Valedictorian: Maggie Maier and Margaret O’Connell Salutatorian: Michela Giura
WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE
Sewanhaka Central High School District Valedictorian: Ann Saji Salutatorian: Jordan Shamoun Syosset High School: Valedictorian: Michelle Li Salutatorian: Kai Wang
GRADUATES OF Sewanhaka Central High School District Valedictorian: Ann Saji Salutatorian: Jordan Shamoun
Wishing You Both Success Samantha Fontana Congratulations on achieving a B.A. from SUNY Old Westbury and being awarded a $5,000 Chancellor’s Fellowship for Student Excellence. Attain success towards your Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Brett Fontana Congratulations on receiving a B.A. from SUNY Old Westbury and wishing you success in pursuing a career in criminal justice. Love, Nane and family 216493 M
6B | GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020
YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
GRADUATES! Your Adventure Begins John Alexander Hope you’ll always find yourself as happy and full of big, crazy dreams as you are today! Love you infinitely our Johnny angel. ~ Mom & Dad
Quinn, behind you, all your memories, before you, all your dreams, within you everything you need. Your adventure begins now. You are my hero.
May all your dreams and aspirations come true!
Love Mom
Love, Dad, Mom, Thomas, and Julianna
We could not be more proud of the incredibly strong, smart and talented young woman you have become. We Love you to the Moon and Back!! Mom, Dad and Ryan
Congratulations on your job at Highmetric.
216551 M
216365 S
Congratulations Brianna!!
Dear Joseph
Wishing You Much Success Congratulations Annie Elizabeth We love you and are so proud of you! Wishing you much success at U Miami!
216563 S
To our dearest Maria, Congratulations to you and the Class of 2020. We are so proud of you! Love Mom, Dad, and George Moschos
Love, Mom, Dad, Spencer, Emma and Mia 216452 M
216517 M
Believe in Your Dreams
Congratulations Anna!
Oliver, set out each day believing in your dreams, knowing that they will come true. There are no shortcuts to where you are headed.
On your graduation from Iona College. It’s now time to go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you imagined.
Love Mom
We love you madly! Mom, Dad, Aidan and Kevin 216560 M
216575 S
Laura Mody, Schreiber Class-2020 Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. Love, Rohan, Nayan, and the Patel family
216561 S
GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020 | 7B
Congratulations Jared! So proud of all you’ve accomplished. Looking forward to your future success at The University of Delaware. They are lucky to have you.
ROEY SO PROUD of your scholastic, athletic & leadership achievements. MORE PROUD of the person you are...your character, integrity, & caring! We LoveU, Grandma/Grandpa
216533 S
Congratulations Alyssa!
We Love You! Dad, Mom, Cesco and Benny Jr.
~We love you~ Mom & Dad, Your Family and Friends 216531 S
Granddaughter Isabelle
Bucknell Class of 2020!
We are very proud of you and what you’ve accomplished. Love you lots! Mom, Dad, Livvy and Matth
216530 S
To our beautiful Granddaughter Isabelle on your Graduation from Massapequa High We are so proud of you! Love always and forever Grandma and Grandpa Reed
216529 S
Congratulations to Brandon Mayers!
Congratulations and Good Luck
To Our Wonderful Grandson: Good luck at Penn State next year! We are so proud of you
Samantha Wagner, we are so proud of the young woman you have become. Congratulations and good luck at Syracuse University.
LOVE Grammy Leslie & Poppy Joel
We are so proud of you graduating Summa Cum Laude from Marymount University Class of 2020!
216532 S
Congratulations Emma Cisneros
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined! Congratulations!
Congratulations Justin!
216519 S
Congratulations Eric Congratulations on your high school Graduation, Eric Harrington. I’m so proud of you. Love Grandpa
Love Mom & Dad 216518 S
Congratulation Tobey! Dear Tobey, Congratulations! We are all so proud of you and love you so much! XO Love, Mom, Dad, Kelly, Tyler and Wallie
216494 M
8B | GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020
216502 M
Congratulations to our grandson Christian Bifano upon graduating from Middle School. We are proud of the young man you have become, Love Meema and Poppy
216492 S
216496 M
Marco, You Did It! You have made us so proud. The Best is yet to come for you! We Love You, Mom, Dad, Samantha, Nicky
216374 S
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Laura Mody, Schreiber Class-2020 Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. Love, Mom, Dad, Julia & Sara
GRADUATES! 216351 S
We Are So Proud
Congratulations Mitchell
Laura Mody, Schreiber Class – 2020
Laura Mody Schreiber Class 2020. We are so proud of all you have achieved. Best of luck at Indiana in the Fall.
Congratulations Mitchell Schwartz, Roslyn HS 2020. We take pride in you as a person and in your achievements.
Love, Grandma & Pop
Love, Grandma Isabel and Gagi
Emily Grace Szalkowski, Graduate of Carle Place H.S. 2020. You can do anything! Love, Mimma
Love Sanya, Sachinkaka
216412 M
216460 M
I am so proud of you!
Dearest Aidan: Congratulations, Gratulerer, Mazel Tov! We are so proud of you! Much love from Mom, Dad, Dan, Momo and the rest of the family!
216368 S
216369 S
Following Your Dreams
Congratulations Britney
Daniel, Congratulations on your graduation from high school! We are so proud & can’t wait to see you play baseball at Washington and Lee! Never stop following your dreams.
Congratulations to our beautiful, smart, and talented granddaughter, Britney Trachtenberg, on her graduation from The Village School, Great Neck, and headed to SUNY Purchase.
Love, Dad, Mom, & Joe 216461 M
Congratulations! We are so proud of you. We know you are going to Rock at Indiana University.
216399 M
Laura Mody, Schreiber Class-2020 Congrats Graduate! You’ve worked hard & we are proud of you! We know you will accomplish great things at Indiana! Best wishes & much love, The Morris Family
216367 S
Proud grandparents Renee and Ron 216411 M
We Are So Proud Emily Rose, Congratulations on your graduation! You are the sweetest girl and we are so proud of you. Love, Mommy, Ashley, Papa, and Yaya
216409 M
GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020 | 9B
Congratulations To The Graduates! CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
The Class of 2020 is teaching the community a great life lesson: Rise to meet the challenge. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, these students were deprived of traditional commencement ceremonies, but it didn’t stop them from getting creative and marking the occasion in their own unique ways. Here is how Long Island’s Class of 2020 is celebrating graduation, social distance style.
St. Joseph’s College graduate Karin Thomassen now holds a degree in Speech Communication.
Molloy graduates Joseph Thomas, B.S. Accounting, and Anika Chowdhury, Cum Laude, B.S. Biology with Pre-Med Honors, Minors in Chemistry and English.
Molloy College grad Kaelyn Mora who earned a B.S. in Social Work.
Island Tree High School graduate Emily Rose Jones.
10B | GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020
Molloy College graduate Samantha Amato who earned a B.S. in New Media.
Iona College graduate Anna Bongiorno celebrated virtual graduation day.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
Seaford High School students lined up along Waverly Avenue on May 8 to see their teachers, who drove around the district in a car parade. (Photo courtesy of Seaford School District) College graduate Alexis Nieves got a surprise celebration from her colleagues at The Regency Assisted Living in Glen Cove. Nieves, Regency’s Human Resource Coordinator, was graduating from college and she did not want to attend her virtual graduation ceremony from home. The Regency team made a few calls and Nieve’s College Graduation Ceremony was created.
Congratulations to Laura Mody Schreiber ’20
Molloy graduate Erin Battaglia earned a Bachelor’s of Science in New Media.
St. Joseph’s College grad Kristen Irani obtained a B.A. in Child Studies.
Iona College graduate Lindsey Echausse, Cum Laude, B.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
Ba and Dada are proud grandparents, wishing you all the best and happiness ahead!
GRADUATES!
216350 S
Congratulations to our Mineola High School Class of 2020! This year is as special and unique as you all are!
Congratulations Laura
We Are Proud The FUN BOY THREE (Sriram,Vishnu & Krishna). You have worked hard to arrive at this point. We are proud of your accomplishments. THE PARENTAL UNITS
Love, The Frey Family
216343 S
216452 M
Laura Mody, Schreiber Class-2020 As You Graduate don’t forget to thank those who got you here: Google, Wikipidia, Red Bull and Copy/Paste. Congratulations! Love, The Contractor Family 216419 M
GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020 | 11B
Gifting Our Grads Thoughtful presents for The Class of 2020 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
BY CYNDI ZAWESKI
czaweski@antonmediagroup.com
The Class of 2020 may not be able to celebrate through traditional means of well-deserved recognition, such as graduation commencement ceremonies or large parties with proud family and friends by their sides, but a thoughtful present can be a bright spot. Here are a few gift ideas for this year’s graduating class. Class of 2020 Personalized YETI or Polar Camel Tumbler Yeti and Polar Camel tumblers are a great gift, period. But when it’s personalized, it’s even better. Esty shop EngraveIt is offering laser engraved “Quarantine Class of 2020” tumblers that literally can have your grads name on it. The personalized tumblers start at $23.95 on www.etsy.com/shop/ EngraveIt.
The College Necessities Kit Give your high school grad ahead start at college with DormCo’s College Necessities Kit. The kit comes complete with eight dorm essentials every college kid will need throughout the semester. The kits include a shower caddy, laundry bag, hot pot, bedpost shelf, a dueling cooker and more. Find it on www.dormco.com for $46.77.
A Gift Card to a Local Restaurant Support your grad and a local business by purchasing a gift card. During the pandemic, many local restaurants have suffered economically, plus what student doesn’t love to chow down on take-out? It is a win-win.
No Place Like Home Candles Scents have a way of transporting you back to your favorite memories. If your grad is anticipating an out-of-state move this fall, gift them some comfort with the No Place Like Home Candle. Each state has its own unique scent, based on each state’s history and personality. Find it on www.thegrommet.com for $25.
! 0 1 r o f c i n c i Backyard P
19
$
Offer
40
Call: 516-731-5500 • zornsofbethpage.com 4321 Hempstead Tpke.,Bethpage,NY • Open everyday from 12-7pm 12B | GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020
216433 M
s Great for Dad’ and Grads!
For a special occasion or a much needed social gathering! We lowered the minimum guests to ten to accommodate a smaller crowd. So much food to love! Including dessert & everything you need to serve! Per guest Minimum 10 guests Visit our website for more expires 7/31/20 details. Order 24 hrs in advance.
Things They Don’t Teach You in School Game Uncommon Goods is a great retailer for those who hate to give boring gifts. This fun and light-hearted game is a wonderful reprieve from studying, plus players will learn a thing or two. The game contains 400 random factoids and pieces of useless knowledge make for a fresh, lively trivia game. Find it on www.uncommongoods. com for $20.
An Amazon Prime Membership Every grad can use two-day shipping. Plus, memberships grant access to Prime shows and movies, music, grocery discounts and more. The Prime Plan starts at $119 annually. DOWELL 10 Piece Small Tool Kit This multi-functional tool kit comes with all the essentials for minor home improvements and DIY projects. Grads can hang their photos and build their IKEA dorm furniture with ease with this 10-piece set from Amazon for $24.99. Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones Great for listing to audiobooks, jamming to tunes and drowning out the sounds of an annoying roommate, Bose SoundLink wireless headphones are a sound choice for any grad. Find it on www.bose.com for $299.
The ABCs of Adulthood: An Alphabet of Life Lessons Author Deborah Copaken and notable sculptor Randy Polumbo combine wit and wisdom in The ABCs of Adulthood: An Alphabet of Life Lessons. The 26 beautifully illustrated tidbits range from “A is for Anger” through “Z is for Zzzzzzz.” It is a great read for anyone who needs a crash course in “adulting.” Find the hardcover on Amazon for $14.95.
t s e r e B
Dance Center
Dear Senior Class,
COFFEEBOXX CONGRATULATIONS Single Serve GRADUATES Coffee Maker Help your grad save cash on coffee with this sleek COFFEEBOXX Single Serve Coffee Maker. It brews strong coffee in minutes. Plus, it was designed for job sites so it is practically indestructible. Find it on www.homedepot.com for $119.
Applauds and Congratulates Its’ 2020 Senior Class!
We are so very proud of you! Your passion as a dancer will shine for everyone to see. Your continued training during these difficult times is a testament to your strength and ability to carry on no matter what! You will be celebrated on a live streaming event July 4th and 5th enjoyed by family, friends and the dance community. Your solo dances and your biographies will only touch on the “dancer in you” that your devoted faculty knows, loves and will forever remember. You will always be a part of our Berestfam! Bravo to: Nicole Asselta, Sophia Bechtold, Lilia Burns, Eleni Christou, Ava Fasciano, Nicole Fernandes, Julie Ficulora, Joise Harris, Ashley Huber, Katherine Keiserman, Avery Mannion, Lila Racey, Sarah Tartell, Isabella Tomaselli, and Danielle Weinstein.
Photo by Matthew Murphy
Olga, Heather, Karen, Lance, Ioanna, Sharon, Floryn, Jess, Melissa, Nicole, Maggie, Cherie and Grace
216477 M
Love,
GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020 | 13B
13 Sage Pieces Of Wisdom For The Class Of 2020 BY CYNDI ZAWESKI
czaweski@antonmediagroup.com
T
his year’s graduating Class of 2020 was robbed of major milestones in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. High school seniors finished their final class on Google Classroom. They couldn’t hug classmates to congratulate one another’s hard-fought accomplishments, or take in the sound of the last “school’s out” bell. Students who have spent the last four years earning a higher education at universities across the country may never again know what it feels like to be on the campus where they’ve spent so much of their young adult lives. Still, in these times of loss, we find ways to rise together. Car parades honoring this year’s graduates are commonplace on Long Island, a community that demonstrates how to
Top takeaways from virtual celebrity commencement speeches
show in a crisis time and time again. Celebrities and thought leaders are also supporting the Class of 2020 though video posts that articulate sage advice and words of encouragement. Here are 13 of the best takeaways from these COVID-era commencement speeches. “Don’t bother yourself too much if you’re not quite sure what you want to do in life. I’m 50, I have many days where I’m still not quite sure what I want to be. But I work on it, I stay in the process. Live in a way now where you can look back later and say ‘I think I handled that pretty well.’” — Actor Matthew McConaughey shared this message on his Facebook and Instagram feeds on May 14. “The future is always uncertain, but we who celebrate what you have done,
St. Joseph School Congratulates the Class of 2020! This year's class is attending the following catholic high schools: Chaminade Sacred Heart Kellenberg Holy trinity St. john the baptist
St. mary's Our lady of mercy St. dominic's St. anthony's
“Dreams are a great test, because a dream is going to test your resolve, and you’re going to know a dream from a pipe dream. You’re going to know a dream from a casual brush with something that you got excited about, and then it evaporates… A real dream is something that not only hangs on to you but you will hang onto it. And it will power you through every obstacle that people and your environment will throw against you.” —Director Steven Spielberg shared on John Krasinski’s YouTube series “Some Good News” on May 3.
“Memorialize in your heart the way in which these times reveal what really matters: the health and well-being of our loved ones, the resilience of our communities, and the sacrifices made by those—from doctors to garbage collectors—who give their whole selves to serving others.” —Apple CEO Tim Cook told the Class of 2020 in the May 3 I Heart Radiopodcast, Commencement Podcast. “I also want to tell you guys it’s more than a diploma, it’s more than graduation, it’s knowledge, it’s knowing that you did it. You’re about to make some money, you’re about to show your skills on what you worked for.” —Rapper Cardi B. advised graduates via Facebook on May 14.
Countryside Montessori School 354 Lakeville Rd, Great Neck, NY 11020 516-466-8422 Visit our website: www.CMSGN.com • A proven system celebrating over 100 years of practice, research and worldwide recognition
• Our fully equipped spacious classrooms offer the most enriched curriculum available for18 months - 6 years.
• Fully affiliated with the American Montessori Society since 1998. • Early drop-off & extended day available.
An Education Where Children Thrive Under the Guidance of Great Teachers in an Environment that Stimulates Creativity and Individual Potential!
Congratulating The Graduating Class of 2020
From Our Entire School Community, Best Wishes in High School! St. Joseph School is So Proud of You!!! 216453 R
14B | GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020
who celebrate all of your achievements, we are certain of one thing on this day: You will not let us down.” —Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told Wright State University’s graduating class in a moving video on May 2.
216463 S
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
Oprah Winfrey
Tom Hanks
“I know you may not feel like it, but vision and recognize it as a beautiful you are, indeed, the chosen class for beginning to where you are now.” such a time as this,” —This Is Us actor Sterling K. Brown —Oprah Winfrey shared on her shared on Facebook on May 15. Facebook and Instagram feeds on May 15. “I know first-hand the power of a movement led by and for the next “I know you’re missing what is generation. You are that next generasupposed to be your medal ceremony, tion. Take the torch and leave your but that ceremony doesn’t change a mark. Put your stake in the ground thing. You’ve already won.” and build the future that you want —Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and you believe in and fight like hell said 2020 graduates via Facebook on to do it.” May 15. —Soccer star Megan Rapinoe said on the NBC special “Graduate “Where you start in life does not Together” a virtual graduation dictate where you end up… And while ceremony for the more than 3 million the circumstances of your graduation high school seniors in the U.S. may not be ideal, you will look back “Just keep on trucking, keep on on this event with the clarity of 20/20
Sterling K. Brown
Malala Yousafzai
going, move in to the moon, do not microwave metal, not even a tiny spoon. “You’re great, you made it, I love you.” —Crazy Rich Asians actress Awkwafina told the graduating class in a humorous May 15 Facebook post.
will be better because when we go through some tough challenges we learn about who we are and what we value in our life” —Education activist Malala Yousafzai told her fellow Oxford University graduates via Facebook on May 15.
“To the graduating Class of 2020, congratulations. I have one major piece of advice for you: Listen to Oprah. About everything.” —Actor Hugh Jackman shared with grads via Facebook on May 16.
“With everything suddenly feeling like it’s up for grabs, this is your time to seize the initiative. Nobody can tell you anymore that you should be waiting your turn, nobody can tell you anymore that this is how it’s always been done. More than ever this is your moment, your generation’s world to shape.” —Former President Barack Obama said on YouTube on May 16.
“I know that we are heading into an uncertain future, and everyone says that things will not be the same as they were before, but I know they
SAINT ANNE’S SCHOOL Congratulates the Class of 2020
We are very proud to announce that our 8th grade students have been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in academic awards and have been accepted to the following Catholic High Schools: Archbishop Molloy Chaminade High School* Dominican Academy
Holy Trinity Diocesan High School* Kellenberg Memorial High School*
The Mary Louis Academy* Our Lady of Mercy Academy* Regis High School Sacred Heart Academy*
Saint Anthony’s High School Saint Dominic High School* Saint Francis Prep High School* Saint Mary’s High School* Xavier High School
* Denotes full and/or partial scholarships awarded by these schools to some of our students.
The Saint Anne’s Parish Family wishes the Graduating Class of 2020 all the best as they begin their high school education! ~ God Bless and God Speed
Would You Like to Join the Saint Anne’s Family?
Visit us at stannesgcschool.org or Call Us at 516-352-1205
216536 M
GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020 | 15B
Congratulations Class of 2020
Manhasset High School Seniors Shelter Rock School 6th Grade Munsey Park School 6th Grade Recipients of the Manhasset Education Association Future Educators Scholarship Best Wishes From The Manhasset Education Association
216590 M
GRADUATION CELEBRATION • JUNE 10 - 16, 2020