Published June 14. 2022 11:40AM
The Notre Dame HS senior class of 2022 began its procession into the school stadium sharply at 4 p.m. June 4 for their final experience as students. The National Anthem was sung by senior Marisa Lippincott and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Student Council President Alexandria Nehme. Notre Dame Chaplain Reverend Daniel Kravatz provided the invocation and all were welcomed by Principal Jaclyn Freil.
Salutatorian Lucas Anmolsingh told the audience, “Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have an outstanding education, including a unique relationship with God.” He spoke of the unusual challenges this class faced and “the importance of perseverance and adaptability,” and reminded his classmates that there will be more challenges and opportunities ahead, but the skills acquired at ND will help them through.
Director of Operations Cheryl Muller-Fenton listed the many student awards, including more than $9 million in scholarships. Students from the class of 2022 have been accepted at 176 institutions for higher learning.
Valedictorian Sheila Miller empathized with her peers’ nerves and shared lessons she has learned at Notre Dame. ”Cherish the time you have together – it goes so fast and you don’t know when it may be gone. Be kind to everyone, even those you don’t know, because you don’t know what they are going through.”
Principal Jaclyn Freil presented 132 graduateds with diplomas; they are the 64th graduating class of Notre Dame, Green Pond. ”Thank you for making the sacrifices that come along with choosing a Catholic education. Even though this is a new beginning, Notre Dame will always be there for you.”
Freil gifted outgoing Student Council President Ryan Kothstein and Vice President Caitlyn Stackhouse with gavels bearing the student council motto, “To lead is to serve.”
Press photos by Lis Kemerer Photo 1: in his remarks during commencement June 4. Anmolsingh was awarded the Case Western Reserve University Scholarship and the Yale University Scholarship.
Graduating senior Sheila Miller encourages her peers to take risks and follow their own dreams, not those of someone else, in her remarks as class Valedictorian at commencement. Miller received the Moravian University Merit Scholarship, the Muhlenberg College Presidential Scholarship, the Saint Joseph's University Presidential Scholarship and the University of Scranton Dean's Scholarship.
Principal Jaclyn Friel delivers closing remarks to the class of 2022 and their loved ones at commencement June 4. She remarked on the students' perseverance and positivity during and after Covid and spoke of the records they broke, volunteer hours they gave, and other good things they did upon returning to school.
Reverend Daniel Kravatz, chaplain at Notre Dame, gives the benediction and blessing to the new graduates as commencement comes to a close. Commencement took place the afternoon of June 4.
Graduating seniors assembled for commencement and were surrounded by friends and family the evening of June 4. Many of the students received awards for academics, arts, athletics and character during the ceremony.
press photos by elisabeth kemmerer Upon performing the ceremonious “turning of the tassels,” the new graduates toss their caps and release confetti in celebration. Administrators described the fun the graduates enjoyed on campus and said they were truly a wonderful class.
Devan Sloan takes a bow before exiting the stage and his high school career at commencement June 4. He and his peers in the class of 2022 have been described by school staff as a “cast of characters,” and excellent people.”
Jayden Becker leaves the stage with his diploma in hand at commencement June 4. He also received the award for Most Improved Tennis Player.
