8th Grade Graduation Ceremony Class of 2026
Class of 2026
Aman Pragnya Banigallapat
Nico Garofalo Sahasra Genupur
Betancourt Kasey Conner Samaira Doshi
Jonathan Jian
Mohamed Mason Parker
Patel Tanish Patel
Lily Trotta
Aanya Vig
Ayaan Yussouf
Reyaan
Aiden
Afzaal
Aaliyah
Avya Kumar
Isabella Mia Martinello Merrill
Processional
“Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar.......Franklin Twp Cultural Arts Council
Pledge of Allegiance.............................................Led by Donald Seeley, Principal
CHP Alma Mater Song....................................................Graduating Class of 2026
Welcome……..........................................Nandini Menon, Ed.D., Founder of CHP
Introduction of Speakers...................................................................Donald Seeley
Alumni Speaker............................................................Nina Barnes, Class of 2022
Alumni Speaker…..............................................Nishta Gangeddula, Class of 2017
Alumni Speaker….......................................................Myles Parker, Class of 2021
“Lifers” Speech.............................Mason Parker, Reyaan Aman, Sahasra Genupur
Gratitude Presentation .................................................................Graduating Class
Announcement of Salutatorian..……................................................Donald Seeley
Salutatorian Speech……………........................................................Nico Garofalo
Announcement of Valedictorian........................................................Donald Seeley
Valedictorian Speech................................................................................Lily Trotta
Excellence in STEM Award............................................................Denise Galiano
Announcement of the 21st Century Life Skills Award..........Nandini Menon, Ed.D.
Announcement of the American Citizenship Award............Nandini Menon, Ed.D.
Announcement of the Presidential Awards...........................Nandini Menon, Ed.D.
Introduction of CHP Grade 8 Song.........Sangeeta Lekhi and Yasmeen Villafranca
“I’ll Always Remember You”.......................................Performance and Parody Lyrics by Graduating Class
The Class of 2026 Graduation Video.........................................Srinidhi Rajagopal
Announcement of Diplomas ...........................................................Sangeeta Lekhi
Nia Goodloe-Pierre, Class of 2019 - Alumni Speaker
Vote of Thanks…………...................……...........................Nandini Menon, Ed.D.
Recessional Music..................................Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council
CHP Alma Mater Song
“We’re The Wildcats”
Lyrics written by Tea Florencio and Riya Gujral
Music composed by the Class of 2023
Bridge written by Sianna Muppidi and Motunrayo Odukoya
Arranged by Joyce Alexander
We’re the wildcats here at CHP Together we will always be Through the good and the bad We help others when they’re sad We reach for the stars and our dreams
Our values of responsi- bil-ity With our honesty and courage you will see
We will never give up We lift each other up We’ll always work together as a team
Through the joys and cries we’re there, yes!
United in spirit- strong and free We will make our way together We’ll succeed; we guarantee
We’re the wildcats at C H P!!!
8th Grade Graduation Song
Original Track: I’ll Always Remember You by Miley Cyrus Performance by the Graduating Class
I always knew this day would come
We’d be standing one by one
With our future in our hands
So many dreams, so many plans I always knew after all these years
There’d be laughter, there’d be tears
But never thought that I’d walk away
With so much joy but so much pain
And it’s so hard to say goodbye
But yesterday’s gone, we gotta keep moving on
I’m so thankful for the moments
So glad I got to know u
The times that we had, I’ll keep like a photograph
And hold chp in my heart forever
I’ll always remember CHP
Na-na, na-na
Na-na, na-na
Na-na, na-na-na
Another chapter in the book
Can’t go back, but you can look
And there we are on every page
Memories I’ll always save
Up ahead, only open doors
Who knows what we’re heading towards
I wish you love, I wish you luck
For you, the world just opens up
But it’s so hard to say goodbye
But yesterday’s gone, we gotta keep moving on I’m so thankful for the moments
So glad I got to be here
The times that we had, I’ll keep like a photograph
And hold chp in my heart forever
I’ll always remember CHP
About CHP Alumni SPeAkerS
Nina Barnes - Alumni Speaker, Class of 2022
Nina Barnes was a part of the Cedar Hill Prep graduating class of 2022, and is currently a senior at the Hun School of Princeton. During her time at Hun, she has served as the president of studentled acapella group the Edgertones, Co-President of the Black Student Union, Co-President of the Computer Science Club, Executive Board member of Peer Leadership, member of the Honor-Discipline Committee, and secretary of the National Honors Society. Her time at CHP adequately prepared her for her journey at Hun, as she now sits among the top 1-in-16 students selected for the Cum Laude Society. Her college journey will begin at The University of Pennsylvania, where she will be studying Computer Science in the school of engineering and applied sciences.
Nishta Gangeddula - Alumni Speaker, Class of 2017
Nishta Gangeddula is an incoming student at Cooper Medical School at Rowan University. She attended Cedar Hill Prep from kindergarten through 8th grade, graduating in 2017. Her middle school memories include competing in the National History Bee in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and reaching the National Finals in all 3 years. She also competed in Science Bowl, National History Bowl, and NAQT. She attended Rutgers Preparatory School for high school and graduated from Northeastern University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience and minors in Spanish and Political Science.
Myles Parker - Alumni Speaker, Class of 2021
www.cedarhillprep.com
Myles Parker attended CHP for nine years and was a member of the Class of 2021. He later graduated from Rutgers Preparatory School as part of the Class of 2025. He is currently a studentathlete at Marist University, where he is pursuing a degree in Business Administration and is expected to graduate with the Class of 2029. Throughout his academic journey, Myles has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in both the classroom and athletics while continuing to develop the leadership, discipline, and teamwork skills that will support his future success.
Top Awards
President's Award for Educational Excellence (Gold)
This is an award bestowed to recognize and honor a student who has achieved high academic goals by their hard work and dedication to learning.
President's Award for Educational Achievement (Silver)
This is an award bestowed to recognize a student who shows outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment to intellectual development in their academic subjects.
American Citizenship Award
This award is given to the student who actively participated within the school and community, showed a positive attitude towards classmates and an appreciation of civic responsibility.
21st Century Life Skills Award
Life skills equip students to thrive in the classroom and in the world beyond. The 21st century life skills are flexibility, initiative, social skills, productivity, and leadership.
Graduating Class Valedictorian
This award is given to the student who has the highest grade point average in the graduating class.
Graduating Class Salutatorian
This award is given to the student who has the second highest grade point average in the graduating class.
STEM Excellence Award, Sponsored by the Jay-Rabi Family
This award is given to the student who has demonstrated excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
