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Hicksville’s Class of 2020 Graduates Middle School

Eighth graders celebrated their moving up before their friends and family.

Eighth graders at Hicksville Middle School celebrated their moving up before their families, friends, district administrators, members of the board of education and teachers.

In their speeches, Student Council president Aidan Governale and National Junior Honor Society president Hunter Hsiu reflected upon their middle school memories and spoke about the value of hard work and dedication. They congratulated their classmates Board Vice President Kevin J. Carroll, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso, Principal Mara Jorisch and PTSA President Elissa Shapiro also gave speeches and urged students to pursue their dreams and reach for the stars.

Following the presentation of a variety of notable awards, including valedictorian and salutatorian, students’ names were announced one by one, marking their transition from middle school to high school next year.

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Story by Syntax, Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools:
1: Hicksville Middle School chorus members performed at the Class of 2016 graduation.
2: Hicksville Middle School Student Council president Aidan Governale spoke at the Class of 2016 graduation.
3: Hicksville Middle School Class of 2016 valedictorian Sejal Gupta presented with a trophy by Principal Mara Jorisch and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso.
4: Photo from Hicksville Middle School Class of 2026 graduation.

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