South Middle School 2022 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

On Tuesday, June 21st, South Middle School held its 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony in the Newburgh Free Academy - Main Campus Auditorium. The students entered the auditorium to the cheers of their loved ones in attendance. Emotions were high for families, faculty and students. The 8th grade chorus performed the Star Spangled Banner to get the event underway.  

South Middle School Principal, Chanté Brooks, welcomed the families. She spoke on the resilience and character of her scholars who endured unprecedented times during their middle school careers. Assistant Principal, Arlene Deida-Almodovar, also spoke to the audience and expressed the tremendous pride she feels for the graduating scholars before presenting the Distinguished Academic Excellence Award. 

School Counselor, Kareem Donaldson, briefly spoke on his appreciation for the 8th grade scholars before presenting the Triple C and Sojourner Truth Awards.

The 8th Grade Chorus then performed their graduation class song, Shine Like Stars by Pinkzebra, produced by Mr. Santacroce. The song performance was followed by the receiving of Certificates of Completion signifying the scholars have successfully completed the requirements at South Middle School. 

After each student received their certificate, a video montage was shown highlighting the scholars' 3 years at South Middle School.  The students enjoyed watching their journey on the big screen. There were smiles and even some tears on display throughout the graduating class. The South Middle School class of 2022 certainly earned their way to high school with all they experienced in 3 years.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2022!

2021-2022 Award Winners

Madison Gravel - Distinguished Academic Excellence Award

 Sojourner Truth Award Winners

 Navaeh Camper
Jaslene Cheatham
Raequan Cunningham
Anderson Delgado
Autumn Fincher
Jeremiah Maddox
Jocelyn Mendoza
Jordan Oates
Anneliese Vargas
Christopher Wood

 Triple C Award Winners

 William Coughlin
Sarah Ramirez
Augustina White
Annelise Vargas
Olivia Garcia

 8th Grade Award Winners by Subject

Amari St. Louis - US History
Britney Vara Pujelo - US History
Devin Marun - US History
Divine Williams - US History
Joe Soto US - History
Jordan Oates - US History
Litzy Bravo - US History
Ryan Zheng  - US History
Samrah Faisal - US History
Sophia Kooperman - US History
Sydney King - US History
Yahir Rodriguez - US History
Maritza J Zepeda Ortega - Spanish/Language Arts
Litzy Bravo - Spanish/Language Arts
Benjamin G. Walker - Spanish
Ciara Carcamo - Spanish
Garcia Olivia - Spanish
Jorge Martinez - Spanish
Lydia M Tarallo  - Spanish
Madison Gravel  - Spanish
Sarah Ramírez - Spanish
Yahir Rodriguez  - Spanish
Daison Trujillo - Social Studies
Federico Sagastume Arana - Social Studies
Jaiden Powell - Social Studies
Joel Cruz - Social Studies
Joelle Rodriguez - Social Studies
Khalil Fitzgerald - Social Studies
Madison Gravel - Social Studies
Naahvah Schmidt - Social Studies
Patrick Ruiz - Social Studies
Anderson Delgado - Science
Britney Vara Pajuelo - Science 8
Da'sye Smith - Science 8
Daison Trujillo - Science
Jaiden Powell - Science
James Tobin - Science 8
Jeremiah Maddox - Science
Jordan Oates - Science
Julese Smith - Science 8
Julian Gonzalez - Science
Lucas Fernandez - Science 8
Olivia Garcia - Science
Oren Miller - Science
Peter Oates - Science
Samarra Saccoh - Science
Samuel Mendez - Science
Shaima Hasan - Science
Tiziana Pachado - Science
Xzavier Suliveres - Science
Cooper Merli - Physical Education
Joseph Santo - Physical Education
Josh Yan - Physical Education
Madison Coughlin - Physical Education
Madison Gravel - Physical Education
Richard Pagan - Physical Education
Andres Cardenas - Orchestra
Isabel Caldara - Orchestra
Tamera Morales - Art
Caitlin Bunten - Math
Chimorah Black - Math
Cristian Flores - Math
Da'sye Smith - Math
Divine Williams - Math
Emmanuel Mendez - Math
Geancarlo Mayo - Math
Jaiden Powell - Math
Jayden J Alcantara - Math
Jeremiah Maddox - Math
Julese Smith - Math
Justyn Lanza - Math
Ruth Cayo - Math
Jasmin Pinkney - Home & Career Skills
Joelle Rodriguez - Home & Career Skills
Josh Yan - Home & Career Skills
Liam Baxter - Home & Career Skills
Luis Ryder - Home & Career Skills
Stella Caputo - Home & Career Skills
Alex Contreras Pleitez - English
Christopher Weygant - English
Davion McNeil - English
Emanuel Mendez - English
Federico Sagastume Arana - English
Geancarlo Moya - English
Jett Diaz - English
Jocelyn Mendoza - English
Jordan Oates - English
Julian Garcia - English
Lucas Fernandez - English
Nicoletta Simoni - English
Olivia Garcia - English
Peter Oates - English
Sofia Arias - English
Jesus Herrera - ELA / Math
Jonathan Castro - ELA / Math
Autumn Fincher - Earth Science
Raequan Cunningham - Earth Science
Ryan Zheng - Earth Science
Analise Acevado - Career & Finance Management
Cristian Flores - Career & Finance Management
Jett Diaz - Career & Finance Management
Neveah Camper - Career & Finance Management
Banjamin Walker - Band
Brendan Baxter - Band
Kaeleb McNeil - Band
Benjamin G. Walker - Algebra
Joe Soto - Algebra
Madison Gravel - Algebra
Miajoe Levy - Algebra
Sienna Copans - Algebra
Sydney King - Algebra
Yairy Valdes - Algebra
Aaliyah Gilchrist - 8th Grade Chorus
Anecia Williams-Finch - 8th Grade Chorus
Augustina White - 8th Grade Chorus
Brandon Mendoza - 8th Grade Chorus
Dayanara Alejos - 8th Grade Chorus
Dharma Williams - 8th Grade Chorus
Divine Williams - 8th Grade Chorus
Jasmine Pinkney - 8th Grade Chorus
Jocelyn Mendoza - 8th Grade Chorus
Joe Soto - 8th Grade Chorus
Kael Torres Diaz - 8th Grade Chorus
Lydia Tarallo - 8th Grade Chorus
Madison Gravel - 8th Grade Chorus
Mikaiyla Flowers - 8th Grade Chorus
Natalie Recinos Renderos - 8th Grade Chorus
Neveah Camper - 8th Grade Chorus
Nicoletta Simoni - 8th Grade Chorus
Sarah Ramirez - 8th Grade Chorus
Sophia Arias - 8th Grade Chorus
Sydney King - 8th Grade Chorus
Luke VanDerMark - Art
Samrah Faisal - Art
Olivia Garcia - Art
Kiera Gomez - Art
Jostin Alvarez - Art
Andrea Solis - Art
Ramirez Wills Amy - Art
Stella Jenei - Art
Yairy Valdes - Art
Jaslene Cheatham - Art
Anneliese Vargas - Art
Josh Yan - Art
Angelina Herrera - Art
Britney Vara Pajueto - Art
Genesis Ortiz - Art
Edward Galeano-Rubio - ELA / Math / Science
Ryan Zheng - English Honors
Ever Perez Jovel - ENL
Johao Pantigoso Andia - ENL
Daison Trujillo - Resource

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