By: Ashley R.

5-26-04

The year will soon be coming to an end and the 8^th grade class of 2004 will be graduating. It has been a long nine years together with the same people, and many lasting friendships have been made. The graduation will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, on June 4^th, at 7:00 p.m. At the graduation you can expect things to happen. First the 8^th graders will process in to the song ‘On Eagle’s Wings.’ Then they will go into their seats and the mass will begin.

It starts off with the opening hymn and then the introduction, read by Richard S. and Hilary P. The opening prayer will be done by Fr. Jonathon Zingales. Then, the first reading which is read by Jordan W. After that, the responsorial psalms will be sung by cantors: Michaela G., Cali P., Maria B., Mary D., Brittany D., and Kenley B. The gospel will be read and then the homily. Petitions will be done by Chad A., Robert D., Jamie P., and Becky M. When the petitions are finished there will be a reflection prayer done by Annie B., Alex P., and Mariette P. When that is over, diplomas will be rewarded to each student in alphabetical order. The students will be called up one by one. When all the students are back in their seats, the candle ceremony will begin. The following read during the ceremony Todd S., Natalie D., Ashley R., Colleen L., Kristin M., Christina C., and Maria C. During each reading, a candle will be lit by Kaitlyn O., Alycia H., Austin J., Jenny R., Ricky C. and Tony D.. Then each student will come up, light a candle, and take it to their parents. When the students are done, Mrs. Nagel will be introduced by Alison D. Mrs. Nagel will then make her remarks. When she is done, Father will make his final blessing and the closing hymn will play. The students will process out.

The teachers have many activities planned to make our last year as fun and exciting as possible. On May 4^th, the 8^th grade went to Columbus and had the next day off. On May 7^th, the 8^th grade participated in the crowning of Mary. On June 7^th, they will be headed to Cedar Point. Also a few of the 8^th graders are putting together a slide show of our memories from the past years at IHM that will be played at our last “pep-rally” of the year.

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”-This is a quote that our 8^th grade students live by everyday.

Pictures of Some 8^th Graders:

Interview With Mrs. Falanga:

8^th Grade Class Memories: