The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony was held in the Allison Academy cafetorium with Mr. Tom Gilfoy opening the ceremony. Later in the program, Mr. Walter Milner, spoke to the middle school graduates providing the students with words of advice, support, and congratulating them on their achievements. As a teacher, his task is to be both a mentor and a friend at the same time, and judging by how many positive feelings were shared between him and the students, we can conclude that he succeeded at that.
Middle school is truly one of the most important times in life
Mr. Milner thanked all the parents for their trust and cooperation, inviting students to thank them later too for giving them the opportunity to be part of Allison Academy.
He also thanked students and teachers for their hard work and great results, summed up the past year, wished them a nice holiday and encouraged them to take on new challenges when the school year begins.
“Certainly you have had good times and plenty of good laughs. But also, it has been a time of searching for your identity. You have all made it through and you have grown in many more ways than height. Now you are at a transitional place where new perspectives and achievements can be formed. You will go away for the summer and come back a different person- “high-schooler.” While we all learn about the major breakthroughs and discoveries in history, it is mostly small things that change the world. Maybe someone here will be written into history, but all of you here can do the real work, the humble things like to be kind to others. As wonderful as technology can be and we will all have to become experts in it, this summer put the screen down a bit, go outside, spend time with family, read a book, meet new friends and be alive for real. You are a bright, capable generation and we are all looking forward to the future you will bring” Mr. Milner said.
What do students and parents say about education at Allison Academy?
Students are not shy to share the gratification and pride they feel being at Allison Academy
Student Maria Gigineishvili shared that when she had a bad day Mr. Gilfoy would play the drums a little bit and that would raise her up immediately.
“I will also remember Mr.Vargas and the time we spent together in guided study,” she said. Her mom, Anastasia Kochetkova, added that when Maria first came to the USA she was scared and needed to learn English and they were blessed to have found Allison Academy for Maria’s education “You have changed my child, she is so happy and confident now and her results are great thanks to you,” she stated.
Student Steven Mark Rejrat also has only words of praise for his school and gratitude for the great schooling experience that Allison Academy has given him “I loved every subject and teacher, all my subjects are truly my favorite subjects. I am definitely coming back next year to Allison Academy High School. I am here till the end!”
Allison Academy takes great pleasure in being part of your educational path and look forward to embarking on new educational challenges with you – high school challenges. Your success proves that we are on the right path, and we will do our best to shine even more with new ventures in place.
