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8th Grade Graduation
On Thursday, May 24, the Holy Comforter Episcopal School 8th grade class graduated in a ceremony held in the school's Student Center. The service, led by Head of School Peter Klekamp, welcomed hundreds of parents, families, and friends. A traditional chapel service was followed by the presentation of awards and diplomas. Two 8th grade students, Ryan McKee and Kate Krizner addressed the audience, reflecting on their years spent at HCES. Students, families, and friends then took a trip down memory lane as they previewed the much-anticipated annual “8th Grade Slideshow” which takes a look back over the students’ career at HCES. After the ceremony, graduates and their families gathered in the courtyard for a celebratory reception organized by parent Christy Dessi.
Prior to graduation, the eighth graders wrapped up their final months at Holy Comforter with a myriad of activities and exciting moments. First, a “surprise” graduation breakfast was sponsored by the Advancement Office, and the 8th graders received a class t-shirt and were taught what it means to be an alumnus of Holy Comforter. The students and their families attended a Baccalaureate Ceremony on Monday, May 14th. At the end of the service, the Holy Comforter bell was rung once for each student, a yearly tradition that has become especially meaningful to the students and their families. On May 21st, after an awards’ ceremony, the 8th grade students visited Camp Weed in Live Oak for a two-day retreat. The retreat provided a time of reflection and closure for the students as they move into high school. They participated in devotions and team-building activities, as well as a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including swimming, singing praise music, and engaging in fun relay races. Students enjoyed spending time together during their last days at Holy Comforter. Congratulations to the Class of 2018, our newest Holy Comforter alumni!
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