On Wednesday, June 3rd, the Lower School all-purpose room was filled with family, friends, staff, and classmates who gathered to celebrate the Lower School Class of 2026! The hard work and perseverance of the graduating Class of 2026 brought them to this proud moment.
Mr. John, the Lower School Principal, began the ceremony with heartfelt opening remarks to the graduates, their families, and the staff in attendance. Following his address, Mr. Creedan engaged the graduates in a special moment as they presented beautiful bouquets to their loved ones, celebrating their support throughout their academic journey.
Ashley, a graduate, read a Graduation Poem, followed by staff presenting the graduates with Merit Awards in recognition of their hard work and accomplishments.
The graduates impressed family members, staff, and guests with a fantastic rendition of their graduation song, “Fireworks,” followed by a heartfelt poem read by classmate Kenyatta. Staff presented students with special awards, after which Maurice, another classmate, shared a poem with the graduates.
Following Mr. John’s presentation of diplomas, Ms. Lee Collette delivered an inspiring commencement speech before the graduates moved their tassels over, signifying the completion of their academic studies at Archway Lower School.
Congratulations and best wishes to Shakar, Jesus, Lucas, Christian, Ashley, Nicholas, and Dylan! You have all brought joy to our community and will forever hold a special place in everyone’s hearts here at Archway. We are “Archway Proud” of each of you and wish you the brightest future. You will always be a part of our Archway family.
Thank you to the entire Archway staff, students, and families for making this moment possible. Your time, dedication, and continued support for each student over the years contributed to this celebration.
A special thank you to everyone who helped with the planning and setup, provided the delicious food, and transformed the all-purpose room into a festive celebration. You all made the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony a fabulous event!