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A red-letter day for a blue-ribbon school
Centre Avenue Elementary wins national designation
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Students and faculty at Centre Avenue School in East Rockaway formed a large blue ribbon in honor of their recognition by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Blue ribbons line the fence at Centre Avenue School.
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Principal Timothy Silk congratulates teacher Marie Lyons, left, and Diane Rafferty, for being instrumental in process to have Centre Avenue named as a Blue Ribbon school.
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Teacher Mrs.Gloria Spratt, center, among the very happy crowd.
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A special "Blue Ribbon" flag
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School board trustees Neil Schloth and Marie Girace, left, along with Superintendent Roseanne Melucci, proudly attended the ceremony.
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Musical director Peter Ceglio conducted the band in a joyous tune.
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Even though the weather was a bit nippy, people were feeling warm all over at Centre Avenue Elementary School last Friday as the students and staff, as well as school, local and state officials celebrated Centre Avenue as being honored with the distinction of being a “Blue Ribbon School,” a national award.
The band played, children, teachers and officials
danced, and students, teachers and officials posed for an aerial photo, placing themselves in the shape of a very large blue ribbon.
Principal Timothy Silk credited teachers Marie Lyons and Diane Rafferty with being instrumental in the process of applying for the national Blue Ribbon distinction.
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