SPOTLIGHT
Graduation 2010
T e Graduating Cla Th l ss of 2010
Exuding pride, joy, y anticipation and excitement, the 17 ninth graders processed into the Hosley Gymnasium to the traditional strains of The Theme fr f om Pomp and Circumstance. T acher Betty Whitney gave the invoTe cation, and Class President Julia Vlock welcomed faculty, y classmates, families and their guests.
Paola Pérez announced the class gift f,a contribution to the new science and technology building, which will be commemorated with a plaque with the Foote Falcon on it. Representing the ninth grade parents, Ann Baker Pepe announced their farewell gift f would be directed to faculty professional development.
suddenly in 2004, to long-time teacher Karen Sharp, noting that Mrs. Sharp, who taught many of the class when they were in MAG (first and second grades), was an early and important factor in developing their love of learning.
Head of School Carol Maoz reminded the graduates of the impact their teachers have had on them, noting that it will transcend their years at Foote. She quoted Henry Brooks Adams, who said, “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell when his influence ends.” She also praised the class’s school spirit and their fr f iendliness, generosity and kindness toward others. Retired MAG teacher Karen Sharp r received the Ha H nnah Lee dip i loma fr f om Julia Vl V ock ’10.
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Julia Vlock presented an honorary diploma in honor of Hannah Lee, a member of the class of 2008 who died
Nate Ty N T ler and Bun Lai, i both members of the Cla l ss of 1984, spoke at the graduation ceremony. y
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