Grade 8 Program 2026

8th Grade Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2026

Class of 2026 Reyaan Aman

Pragnya Banigallapat

Aiden Betancourt

Kasey Conner

Samaira Doshi

Nico Garofalo

Sahasra Genupur

Jonathan Jian

Avya Kumar

Isabella Mia Martinello Merrill

Afzaal Mohamed

Lily Trotta

Mason Parker

Aaliyah Patel

Aanya Vig

Ayaan Yussouf

Tanish Patel

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 Lekhi Nia Goodloe-Pierre, Class...........................................................Sangeeta 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

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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

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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).

Congratulations

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