Large class - 19! - moves on from Kellogg

FALLS VILLAGE — The class of 2010 stepped confidently out of childhood and into young adulthood at the Lee H. Kellogg School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 16.

Some graduation ceremonies are tearful, some are nostalgic and others are brisk and business-like. This ceremony was special, not just because of the large size of the class (with 19 students, this is the largest class at the school this year and is one of the largest graduating classes in the school’s history), but also because of the notable maturity of the students.

Speeches by students were short, entertaining and insightful. The musical performances were on a near-professional level. It was an evening that made it clear why Falls Village residents — even those who don’t have children at the school — enjoy attending the annual ceremony.

Highlights of the evening included Ana Horowitz, Lydia Downs and Jillian Cannon singing “The Circle Game,� with guitar accompaniment by Vance Cannon; and the school chorus singing, “I’ll Be There.�

Emma Cohn and Christina Rogers shared their memories of their careers at Kellogg.

Emma noted that students in the class became closer than ever in this, their last year in elementary school — and she seemed to appreciate how unusual it is to have peers who understand that “we are all cool, in our own unique ways.�

Christina spoke of the differences between Salisbury Central School, which she attended until sixth grade, and the more intimate Lee Kellogg (where her mother is a teacher).  

She credited the school (and its faculty and students) for her development not just as a student but as  a member of a caring and supportive community.

The speeches (and the awards presentation) were dominated by the female members of the class, understandable given the ratio of six boys to 13 girls. But the boys were clearly equal and important partners in the character of this class. Perhaps the best demonstration of the unity of this class came during the slide show of memories from the students’ lives: During the song, “Hey, Baby,� boys and girls alike swayed to the music, happily swinging their arms and in perfect rhythm with one another.

Lee H. Kellogg School

Class of 2010

Christy Allyn

Natalie Allyn

Brianna Barney

Erin Bartomioli

Jillian Cannon

Emma Cohn

Daniel Charity

Emily DeMazza

Shayne Dodge

Lydia Downs

Ashley Duntz

Lawrence Grannan

Joshua Hall

Justin Hall

Ana Horowitz

Benjamin Rahn

Christina Rogers

Rebecca Rovezzi

Abigail Wilson

Awards

Art Award: Shayne Dodge

Music Award: Ana Horowitz, Band; Rebecca Rovezzi, Chorus

Physical Education Award: Emily DeMazza

Faculty Award: Emma Cohn

Peter G. Lawson Citizenship Award: Emily DeMazza

Community Service Award: Lydia Downs

Language Arts Award: Abby Wilson

Algebra Award: Emily DeMazza

Mathematics Award: Christy Allyn

Science Award: Shayne Dodge

Social Studies Award: Emily DeMazza, Ana Horowitz

Spanish Award: Emily DeMazza, Shayne Dodge

Sports Award: Christina Rogers

President’s Award for Educational Excellence: Christy Allyn, Emily DeMazza, Shayne Dodge, Ana Horowitz, Rebecca Rovezzi,  Abby Wilson

President’s Award for Academic Achievement: Natalie Allyn, Jillian Cannon, Emma Cohn, Christina Rogers, Lydia Downs

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