Graduation Set for Wednesday

The Class of 2010 will conclude its time in the Ridgewood school system with Ridgewood High School's 150th graduation ceremony tonight. 

Unofficially 419 students will receive their high school diplomas at RHS Stadium's ceremony, which starts a 5 p.m.

Faculty, administrators and staff will bid the graduates and retiring teachers farewell. 

Principal Jack Lorenz will lead the ceremony and present the students with their diplomas. Superintendent Dr. Daniel Fisbein and Board of Education President Michele Lenhard will make remarks, as well.

Musically, the RHS Band (under the direction of Jeffrey Haas) and the RHS Choir (under the direction of James Gregory) will offer traditional ceremonial musical. Additionally, a senior ensemble—featuring 23 students—will perform the Simon and Garfunkel song "Bridge Over Troubled Water."

Senior vocalist Elaine Thoman will also sing "No One is Alone" from the Stephen Sondheim musical Into the Woods.

Two students are scheduled to speak: Student Congress President Jacob Levitsky and Senior Class President Danielle Porfido. The latter represents her class with Vice President Emma Wise, Secretary Talia Bronfin and Treasurer Chelsea Tiosky. Dr. Margaret Schaefer is the grade administrator.

Representatives from The Woman's Club of Ridgewood will also recognize academic excellence.

Eighty-nine students will leave Ridgewood as members of the National Honor Society. The following seven students will graduate with highest honors from Ridgewood High School: Corinna Bertelsen, Sung Hee Cho, Kate Lew, Laura Poole, Danielle Porfido, Kimberley Porfido, and Alexandra Scibetta. 

Six staff members will retire, including: Garland Allen, Jane Blakley, Joan Lipkowitz, Edward Nartowitz, Edward Schmiedecke, and Margo Smith. 

With limited parking available at the high school, attendees should plan accordingly.

Information compiled by Sam Fran Scavuzzo