Scarsdale Alternative School Graduation 2011
- Category: Schools
- Published: Wednesday, 22 June 2011 07:48
Despite stormy weather that forced the event inside, the 37th annual Scarsdale Alternative School graduation was a beautiful and personal event for teachers, parents and of course, A-Schoolers. The unique graduation ceremony on Friday June 17 was held in the Scarsdale High School auditorium instead of the traditional location, the front lawn of the Alternative School. A-School underclassmen decorated the venue with fresh flowers, which were placed in vases that bordered the stage.
Alternative School senior, Sarah Bushin, was master of ceremonies and addressed the crowd from the beautifully decorated stage. She introduced the teachers and in the spirit of the Alternative School led the singing of happy birthday to a grandparent in the audience.
In tradition with the Alternative School graduations, SAS faculty members delivered personal tributes to each of the 28 graduates.
Although, the A-School seniors participate in both the regular Scarsdale High School graduation as well as the Scarsdale Alternative School graduation, the student’s unanimously agree that the SAS graduation is much more joyous and meaningful to them. Founded in 1972, the Scarsdale Alternative School is a place where students and teachers co-exist as equals in a democratic community.
Pictured at top: Jeanne Cooper and Alex Caplin
Author Jake Bank is a rising senior at Scarsdale High School. He is a member of the varsity Ice Hockey Team and varsity Lacrosse team. He is also a member of the Scarsdale A School.