By Julie Johansen
San Rafael’s eighth grade class was presented to families and friends through dancing to their theme “This Is Me” during the school’s commencement ceremony. Nearly 80 students were grouped into smaller numbers so that everyone had a chance to be seen and applauded. Student body president Brooklyn Johansen welcomed the large crowd and five honor students took time to speak, including Ambria Migliori, Jenzen Jorgensen, Elli Whitesel, Dallin Jorgensen and Jess Christiansen.
Abigail Johansen played a piano solo and Byron Christiansen performed a musical number, singing and playing the guitar. Principal Doug Mecham honored 4.0 students in the eighth grade year, including Brody Anderson, Isabella Erickson, Saylor Jackson, Tyler Morgan and Tyler Stilson. He also recognized students who have maintained 4.0 GPA in both their seventh and eighth grades: Byron Christiansen, Jess Christiansen, Abilgail Johansen, Brooklyn Johansen, Dallin Jorgensen, Jenzen Jorgensen, Ambria Migliori and Elli Whitesel. The principal also awarded certificates to superior students in each subject area.
