Carver Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation

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George Washington Carver Elementary School, in Richmond’s Carver District, hosted their ‘Moving On’ ceremony Wednesday for a group of eligible 5^th graders.



The 2013 5^th grade graduating class of George Washington Carver Elementary. [Click on pic to begin slide show],

The ceremony marked the end of the school year and celebrated the students’ hard work, dedication, and successful scholastic achievement.  The ‘move on’ will ensure the young students a spot in the next phase of their scholastic journey, sixth grade.

Said guest speaker, and former Carver principal Arcelius Brickhouse, Jr. to the attentively listening students in the school’s auditorium, “You’re not just competing against neighboring schools”, you’re competing against students around the world.   

Brickhouse encouraged the students to learn a another language to help them stay competitive, inviting them to learn Spanish, French or Chinese.  

Jamari Melton with former Carver principal Arcelius Brickhouse.

He also advised the students to watch what they post on social media forums such as Facebook. 

“Don’t put anything on Facebook you don’t want your mother to see”, he advised, suggesting that certain photos and postings could lead to negative consequences when employers are considering a candidate for employment.

Solid advice.  Not just for the rising 6^th graders, but for their siblings attending the ceremony, as well.

Carver faculty on stage with Mistress of Ceremony Davionna Smith and Master of Ceremony Jayvon Catus.

Brickhouse accepted a position as principal in a New Jersey school district in 2012, but received a warm Carver welcome from students and faculty upon his visit.

Carver’s 2013 graduating class boasted eight Scholar students, six Honor students, and one Scholastic Standout student, Teozha Williams, who took home several trophies and plaques on the day.  Ms. Williams will be attending the Franklin Military Academy in the fall of 2013.

Scholastic Standout, Teozha Williams, poses with her awards.

Student of the Year, Samirra Ballou, accepts her certificate.

Other honors included Most Improved student, Jaidah Miller; most improved Math student, Caiya Edwards; and Student of the Year winner, Samirra Ballou.

“I’m so proud of all my babies”, said Carver principal Kiwana Yates.  “The sky is the limit” [for them].

Carver principal, Kiwana Yates, poses with graduates.

Jayvon Catus, also a scholar student and serving as the program’s Master of Ceremony said of the occasion, “It was fun, exciting, and encouraged us to keep striving to do our best.”

The students practiced for weeks, crafting their skills before presenting a solid execution of public speaking, team work, and talent.

Indeed the future does look bright for the students of Carver Elementary.

Carver Elementary was named after the renowned scientist and inventor, George Washington Carver.  

Proud parents of Carver graduates.

 

Dance performance by the ‘Carver Stars’ help celebrate the occasion.

Congratulations Graduates!!

Carver grads celebrate their success. 

  Photos by CD Brown for URBAN RVA Magazine.  [Click photos to start picture slide show]



Damian Harris (front) walks across the stage.

 

Ivree Dent walks across the stage.

Student holds a celebratory Carver cookie.