Commencement

Friday was a very emotional day as 26 seniors commenced new lives away from Crotona Academy. Graduation was held at Manhattan College in an auditorium filled with teary-eyed family, friends, teachers and staff. Everybody worked so hard to get to this moment. The two Gens--our valedictorian and salutatorian--said it best. Check the side panel for their speeches and photos. We'll miss all of you--well, practically all of you. Just kidding! Good luck everyone.

Photos: Beth, Quantisha, and Joann.

Regina with the apple of her eye, Mr. Akonu, and Mom.

How to make sure you get a seat on the train

One of our many outstanding students saw this on the train and thought it unique enough to take a photo. We will keep her name anonymous as we have heard that it is prohibited to take photos on the subway. But we thought the photo was so great, we had to publish it. We are very impressed that the student, unlike most New Yorkers, was so observant of her surroundings and not only that, but had the presence of mind to take a picture of it.