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Laguna Blanca Lower School Closing Ceremony 2021
By Joanne A. Calitri, Montecito Journal
The Laguna Blanca Lower School 2021 Graduation – "Go Owls!" – was held on June 10 at 9AM at the school outside field area, limited to family, masked and socially distant. A live Zoom stream link was provided by request to the school.
The program started with the graduates' procession to the front stage bleachers, socially distanced and masked. The welcome remarks were given by Head of School Rob Hereford, Head of Middle School Shane Lopes, and Head of Lower School Andy Surber who said, "The Laguna Blanca fourth grade class made history this year by learning and growing together through a pandemic. This group of Owls is made up of students who possess intellectual curiosity, unlimited creativity, and a strong sense of fairness toward others. They demonstrated resiliency and perseverance through mask wearing, social distancing, staying safe, and continuing to have fun on our charming campus. I am so proud of this group, and I wish much success to all of our fourth graders as they move on to middle school on our Hope Ranch campus! Once an Owl, always an Owl."
The grads sang their class song, "Count On Me."
Surber and Hereford presented the certificates, and students received a gift bag with their owl necklace, treats, and flower. In closing, the grads performed the traditional parachute dance to the "Waka Waka" song and posed for a group photo.
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The Laguna Blanca Lower School 2021 Graduation – "Go Owls!" – was held on June 10 at 9AM at the school outside field area, limited to family, masked and socially distant. A live Zoom stream link was provided by request to the school.
The program started with the graduates' procession to the front stage bleachers, socially distanced and masked. The welcome remarks were given by Head of School Rob Hereford, Head of Middle School Shane Lopes, and Head of Lower School Andy Surber who said, "The Laguna Blanca fourth grade class made history this year by learning and growing together through a pandemic. This group of Owls is made up of students who possess intellectual curiosity, unlimited creativity, and a strong sense of fairness toward others. They demonstrated resiliency and perseverance through mask wearing, social distancing, staying safe, and continuing to have fun on our charming campus. I am so proud of this group, and I wish much success to all of our fourth graders as they move on to middle school on our Hope Ranch campus! Once an Owl, always an Owl."
The grads sang their class song, "Count On Me."
Surber and Hereford presented the certificates, and students received a gift bag with their owl necklace, treats, and flower. In closing, the grads performed the traditional parachute dance to the "Waka Waka" song and posed for a group photo.
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