Ninth graders in the Three Village Central School District were wished the best as they head to Ward Melville High School this September. P.J. Gelinas and R.C. Murphy junior high schools held moving up ceremonies on June 24 on the front lawns of their respective buildings. Families filled the crowd as they celebrated their students’ achievements in junior high school.

At P.J. Gelinas Junior High School, Assistant Principal William Corrao welcomed the audience, and the chamber choir performed the national anthem. Principal Corinne Keane gave congratulatory remarks before she and Mr. Corrao presented the outgoing students with their moving up certificates. Additionally, ninth graders Matthew Fumai and Michael Galinkin addressed their peers, reflecting on some of their junior high school memories. The ceremony ended with another performance from the chamber choir of “We’ll Never Say Goodbye.”

The crowd at R.C. Murphy Junior High School was welcomed by Principal Vincent Cereola. Ms. Andrea Farley presented the class gift of a bench and acknowledged the four students who helped work on it. Dozens of students were recognized by Assistant Principal Dr. Dawn Nachtigall for receiving the President’s Education Award. The special recognitions continued with the outstanding academic achievement awards, character and memorial awards, TVTA awards and an acknowledgement of the building’s retirees. The ninth grade class was then presented with their moving up certificates before Mr. Cereola gave closing congratulatory remarks.

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Date Added: 6/25/2024

Date Added: 6/25/2024

R.C. Murphy Junior High School paid homage to its namesake during a Heritage Day celebration on May 8. After school, students and staff gathered for several activities to honor Robert Cushman Murphy’s life as an ornithologist and naturalist.

Sweetbriar Nature Center joined the celebration and introduced students to several local animals including two owls. The Long Island Explorium did a science experiment with students and at another station, students created origami birds. Additionally, the school’s ecology club also held a plant sale throughout the event. During the school day, students composed nature-themed writing in their English classes. Heritage Day allowed students to learn about local history and Murphy’s legacy through engaging, hands-on activities.

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Date Added: 5/10/2024

Congratulations to Leonardo De Paul from R.C. Murphy Junior High for being honored with the esteemed Dr. Mignone Award, generously sponsored by AATI. This prestigious recognition is bestowed upon students who exemplify the essence of a dynamic and passionate Italian scholar. Demonstrating unwavering motivation, they actively contribute to class discussions, infusing the learning environment with enthusiasm. The award is named after Dr. Mario Mignone, a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor, revered Director (and founder) of the Center for Italian Studies, and esteemed Professor of Italian American Studies in the Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

Date Added: 5/6/2024