BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP APRIL 28 – MAY 4, 2017 25 Eighth graders celebrate ring day at St. Ephrem School Photo courtesy of St. Ephrem School Eighth graders with teacher Michelle Emeh. BY ROSALEEN DEGREGORIO On Wednesday, April 12, the eighth grade class of St. Ephrem School received their school rings. Their morning began by attending mass presided over by Father Robert Adamo. Following the mass, Father Adamo blessed their rings stating, “May these rings be a symbol of their Catholic faith and the values they received in their Catholic School.” Seventh grade homeroom teacher Richard Di endale announced the names of each student as they went up to the altar to receive their rings. “It’s a day of happiness as you are special and unique. That is how we want you to feel now and a er you have graduated from St. Ephrem School. God made each and every one of us individually, making sure that we are gi ed in many ways,” Principal Craig Mercado said during the ceremony. The eighth graders proceeded to the cafeteria a erward to enjoy a continental breakfast with their families, hosted by the Home School Association. Finally, they had the fun of visiting all the classrooms so that they could have students and faculty turn their rings. THE BREEZY POINT STAR Several of the eighth grade girls proudly displaying their rings! The eighth grade boys showing o their class ring! Jonah Mussolino, eight, gives back by helping his fellow students Third grader at P.S. 204 BY JAIME DEJESUS JDEJESUSBROOKLYNREPORTER.COM What are some of things you do to give back to others? Usually, if I get done with my work irst in class and my teacher checks it and says it’s correct, I go around and help other students. It makes me feel proud of myself because I fi nish my work on time and I get to help people. The kids feel great because they get a check mark from the teacher. My favorite subject is math. I like it because it’s just very easy for me. My parents help me and teach me how to give back so I do want to do that in the future. Right now, I help my sister when she needs help with anything. She’s fi ve. What are your other passions? I also love ballroom dancing. I’ve been doing it one year. I want to be on Broadway one day. My favorite show is “School of Rock.”I'm looking forward to starring in an adaptation of "Gypsy" at LaGuardia High School later this month as well as in the Gallery Players' production of "Ragtime." Photo courtesy of Anthony Mussolino Jonah Mussolino. Who are your inspirations and what is your advice for others? My mom. She’s amazing. My advice is always to follow your dreams. BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY OF THE BREEZY POINT SURF CLUB (718-634-2500; NYBREEZYPOINT.COM)
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