By David Kelley
Graduation is just around the corner.
The seniors at Mashpee Middle High School have already left and are no longer attending classes. Now pretty soon they will be coming back for what may be the last time.
The class of 2021 is set to graduate on Saturday, June 5 at 10:00 AM in a tent outside at MMHS. Graduation typically lasts about 90 minutes.
"The class of 2021 has experienced an entire year under this pandemic," Principal Balestracci said in an email to The Falconer. "They have persevered, been resilient, and have taken on this challenging experience very well. Superintendent DeBoer has been advocating for a full senior experience, and through her outstanding leadership, we are able to provide that to the best of our ability. Being able to hand out the diplomas this year is very special for this class."
Graduation is just around the corner.
The seniors at Mashpee Middle High School have already left and are no longer attending classes. Now pretty soon they will be coming back for what may be the last time.
The class of 2021 is set to graduate on Saturday, June 5 at 10:00 AM in a tent outside at MMHS. Graduation typically lasts about 90 minutes.
"The class of 2021 has experienced an entire year under this pandemic," Principal Balestracci said in an email to The Falconer. "They have persevered, been resilient, and have taken on this challenging experience very well. Superintendent DeBoer has been advocating for a full senior experience, and through her outstanding leadership, we are able to provide that to the best of our ability. Being able to hand out the diplomas this year is very special for this class."
The graduation ceremony this year has been changed so as to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread, but even with these safety measures in place, a graduate is allowed to invite up to six other people to the ceremony.
The ceremony will begin this year with both a Wôpanâak prayer and a drumming ceremony by the Red Hawk Singers. Among those to be speaking at the ceremony are the superintendent, the school commitee chairperson, the valedictorian of the Class of 2021, and the president of the Class of 2021.
Mr. Balestracci, who will also be at the ceremony sharing his formal regards, said, "I am so grateful for each and every member of the Class of 2021. They have inspired me each and every day."