Hyde-Addison Fifth Grade Students Graduate

The fifth grade students at processed into on O Street as fifth graders, but left as rising sixth graders.

The small group of students and their families began the ceremony by reminiscing over a photo slideshow. Images of the now tall fifth grade students showed them not so long ago as tiny pre-school students.

The students then performed a rendition of the song "Tomorrow (A Better You, A Better Me). The song spoke of the power of tomorrow and the promise of the future, "we can go anywhere we want," they sang.

Principal Dana Nerenberg agreed, telling her students that she did not need to wish them luck as they moved to new schools across the city and the country, "you have all the tools you need," she said.

Teacher Mrs. Roth said the fifth grade class was  special one that supported each other in their endeavors. They are students who find "pleasure when their friends do well."

Mr. Atwell agreed, saying the class was like a family. "I have every confidence that you all will be very successful," he said.

Students received awards for citizenship, community service, involvement in clubs and academic achievements.

Atwell ended the ceremony reminding students, "this is your home, come back any time."