Wantagh High Welcomes the Class of 2018

It was a morning of new beginnings as 249 incoming freshmen attended Wantagh High School’s ninth grade orientation. The freshmen received a warm welcome, introductions to the administration and guidance counselors, words of wisdom from upper classmen and an opportunity to sign up for school clubs.

Principal Carolyn Breivogel told the students that she was excited about what they are about to bring to the high school community.

“Today the day belongs to you,” she said. “We want to be sure that all of you get started on the right foot.”

Assistant Principal James Brown talked about transitioning to high school and his expectations for the students. He explained that their actions will follow them through the rest of their lives and encouraged them to think before speaking or acting and to be sure that what they say or do is just and fair. In addition, Supervisor of Discipline Eric Haruthunian went over “house keeping rules,” such as discipline, wardrobe, attendance and cutting classes.

Student-athletes Tori Flaherty and Chris Taibi and student government representative Kaitlyn von Runnen encouraged the new students to try out for sports and become involved in the school’s various clubs and organizations.

After guidance counselors distributed class schedules, students were invited to tour the building, find their classrooms and practice opening their lockers. A club fair was held in the courtyard so that the ninth-graders could join organizations like Mathletes, Model Congress, Theatre Club, Literacy Society and many more.

Photo (provided by the Wantagh School District): Wantagh High School Assistant Principal James Brown addressed incoming freshmen during the annual ninth-grade orientation.