JUNE 19, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015, 12:30 AM
BY DANIEL FISHBEIN
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
It’s official. The end of the school year is here. We’ve packed up the classrooms, put away the backpacks and officially said goodbye and good luck to the 426 members of the RHS Class of 2015.
In my remarks to the Class of 2015 at graduation, I mentioned the importance of the entire Ridgewood community in helping our students meet with success. I would like to thank all of you for your support and generosity of time, talent and resources. Our mission of excellence could not be accomplished without you.
For this last column of the 2014-2015 school year, I would like to share with you my remarks to the Class of 2015 at graduation on June 18.
“Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2015, and to your parents, families, friends and mentors, as well as the entire Ridgewood Public Schools community. All of these people and many village organizations have been important in your development and success.
“We are here tonight to celebrate the present, but for a moment I would like to turn your thoughts to your future. Whether you are continuing on to attend college or university, entering the work force or enlisting in the military, there is no doubt your journey will be met with a new set of challenges which will be both exciting and daunting. However, I assure you that whatever your plans may be, you are well prepared and ready to embrace the future with enthusiasm and courage.
https://www.northjersey.com/opinion/opinion-guest-writers/remarks-to-the-rhs-class-of-2015-1.1358795
Great evening. Beautiful ceremony, speeches and music.
Two tickets per family made things the event comfortable with plenty of room for sitting.
One parent ran out on the field to congratulate her daughter. I am sure that she knew that everyone would do that if they could, but we knew better. Are RPS staff exempt from rules?
Perry Watson did the same thing last year…
Why do we need to outdo each other at these events.
Hundreds of us remained in our seats and did not show off. We all love our kids, school employees should know better.