Ridgewood High School graduates leave their mark
Thursday June 27, 2013, 3:09 PM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
The strong bond among members of Ridgewood High School’s (RHS) Class of 2013 – formed amid collective triumph and tragedy, notably the untimely death of a beloved classmate last summer – was a common theme discussed in speeches at Wednesday’s graduation ceremony.
Both Superintendent Daniel Fishbein and Principal Tom Gorman mentioned shared challenging experiences, like Superstorm Sandy and the Newtown tragedy, that taught students about obstacles and change.
Board of Education President Sheila Brogan reminded the
class to remember that this was “their support group.” The speeches of Student Congress President John Byon and Class President Matthew Giancristofaro followed.
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