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June 2006
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June 30, 2006
2006 Graduation
June, 2006 marked the largest class of Craig high school graduates to date.
On June 9, 2006 at 7:00 pm the Craig School held graduation ceremonies for 22 high school seniors at the Wilson School auditorium in Mountain Lakes. Although only the third 12th grade graduating class since 2000 when Craig began a high school, it was by far the largest group of graduates.
Following welcoming remarks by Headmaster David Blanchard and Board Chair, David Kaugher, Upper School Director, Eric Caparulo, gave a humorous, often poignant and insightful summary of his journey over the past four years with the graduates. Former graduate and award-winner, Stephen Malakoff, presented the Genesis Award, the upper school’s highest honor, to Michael Berman, a Craig senior and Student Council Vice President. The guest speaker was Will Ebert, a former history teacher at Craig who is now enrolled in law school and newly married. In fact, Will and his new bride had just returned from their honeymoon! Senior Class President, Douglas Robins, gave the valedictorian address comparing his four years at Craig to the growth of a new nation.
June 20, 2006
Fifth Graders Celebrate "Winn Dixie"
The 5 B class held a party on June 14th modeled on Kate DiCamillo's book, "Because of Winn Dixie."
Parents and special guests were invited to sample "Gloria Dump Punch," "Littmus Lozenges," 
egg salad sandwiches and puppy chow at a re-enactment of the party described in the novel.
The stars of the party were Beatrice, a 5-year old mixed labrador and golden retriever and her young friend, Flirt, a 4-month old seeing eye puppy in training. The dogs were provided by Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs who came with their handlers, Mindy Emer and her son, Michael. Mindy and Michael demonstrated some of the training that dogs undergo to become seeing eye dogs. Beatrice, who is a retired seeing eye breeder dog, has had 33 puppies in three and a half years. Motherhood has clearly had a mellowing influence and Beatrice went through her paces willingly and accurately. The irrepressible Flirt was another matter, but she managed a reasonably respectable performance given her puppyhood.
June 06, 2006
8th Graders Visit Baltimore
23 students participate in the traditional end-of-the-year 8th grade trip.
Leaving on Thursday, June 1st and returning on Saturday, June 3rd, the 8th grade students did the town this year in Baltimore. Highlights of the trip were the Baltimore Duck Tour and Cruise -- always a favorite. The students toured the harbour in old World War II boats and had a great time blowing duck whistles. At Fort McHenry Mr. Furlong challenged the students to move a cannon mounted on a track claiming that last year's class was able to push it a couple of inches. Mr. Furlong is always completely reliable, right???
The highlight of the tour (at least for baseball fans) was the Yankee - Orioles game. This year a parent donated the awesome seats near 3rd base in the lower tier -- no nosebleeds this year! Fortunately, the Yankees won 6 to 5! Other notable tours included the Civil War Museum, the B&O railroad, ESPN Zone, the National Aquarium where the dophin show was a hit, and the USS Constellation.
Mr. Blanchard, who helped chaperone the tour, was actually approached by another adult who complimented the students on how respectful and polite they were. Why aren't we surprised?!
