Superintendent Mary-Elizabeth Beach said that the class is “talented, ambitious and has given lots back to the community.”
WARE – Ware High School salutatorian Sarah O’Regan called graduation a “monumental moment in the game of life” at Saturday’s commencement ceremony for the class of 2011.
“It ends the childhood portion of our lives and opens the doors to independence in the adult world. In high school we are taught how to study hard and to excel in the classroom, but as we grow we learn that the knowledge that we gain from books is only a fraction of the knowledge needed to succeed in the real world.
“Each member of the class of 2011 has something unique to offer. It’s all about combining what your talent us and what brings you joy,” O’Regan said.
“I hope we can all look at ourselves and see things we are good at,” she said.
A total of 60 graduates received diplomas at Saturday’s commencement ceremony. The valedictorian is Amanda Pierce.
Class President Annie O’Brien said one of the reasons that the class shares a close bond is because of its size.
Growing up in the small town shaped their lives and experiences, O’Brien said.
O’Brien also shared the secrets of surviving Ware High School – never second guess your answers in Mr. Robidoux’s class, be prepared to gag at the smell when it’s time for dissection in Mrs. Orszulak’s room, always laugh at Mr. Rich’s jokes, and “for Mr. Brook’s classes, well good luck with that.”
Staff photo by Michael Beswick - Taking a moment before their graduation at Ware High School, are, front left to right, Michael Feltner, Maria Shader and Dylan Sawabi. In the back are Joe Butler, left, and Garrett Howell.Superintendent Mary-Elizabeth Beach said afterward that the class is “talented, ambitious and has given lots back to the community.”
“I think they will be a successful group of graduates,” Beach said.