Centre Avenue school reaches a huge milestone! See photos!
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Alumni of Centre Avenue Elementary School celebrated its 100th anniversary last Saturday. Among the attendees were Michael Stern, from the sixth-grade class of 1975; his sister, Lisa Stern Burch, sixth-grade class of 1977, at right; and their mother, Barbara Stern, a past president and secretary of the PTA.
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A century has passed since Centre Avenue Elementary School opened its doors in East Rockaway and the community made sure to celebrate this momentous occasion.
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Centre Avenue students and siblings Donna Mejo, student from K to 5th grade and Centre Avenue class of 1975, and Warren Mejo Jr., student from K to 6th grade and Centre Avenue class of 1973, both celebrating their elementary school turning 100.
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Current Centre Avenue Principal Calia Kelly and past Principal Tim Silk at Centre Avenue’s anniversary event this past Saturday.
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Centre Avenue Alumni Richard Ong from the class of 1969 dribbling down memory lane.
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Historical Society Executive Director Madeline Pearson, President Frank Torre, and Patricia Torre standing next to pictures of Centre Avenue school from throughout the past century.
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Past and current staff of Centre Avenue meets at the school’s birthday celebration this past Saturday.
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Centre Avenue alumni Tim Baker and Doug Beckerman with their 2nd grade teacher Ms. Donlon.
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First grader Kate Fowler participating in crafts, as she celebrates her school’s birthday.
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Kindergartner Frances Horn getting her face painted at her school’s celebration.
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Neighbors, elected officials, faculty, and students joined to celebrate Centre Avenue Elementary School turning 100.
This past Saturday was filled with music, games, tours, and talks, as dozens of community members recognized the 100th anniversary of the school. Since opening in 1924, Centre Avenue has always been “kids first.” Now, 100 years later, the school shares the same integral theme, as they continue to find different ways to make students prepared for their future.
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