ALL photos by José
Luis Aguirre |
Saying good-bye to
St. Barnabas School
By Voice staff
St. Barnabas School held a ceremony June 11, marking
the end of its 50 years of Catholic education in Alameda. The school is
closing because of low enrollment. Most students are transferring to neighboring
Catholic schools in Alameda, Oakland and San Lorenzo. Some will attend
public schools.
AT RIGHT: Jessica Roncalli-McCoard, a former
second grader (far left), and kindergarten students Leo Miranda, Christine
Villanueva and Eric Tuason listen as their principal, Terri Kurczewski,
leads the farewell ceremony.
Sixth grader Bailey Russ and Caitlin Emig, a 2007 graduate, embrace
during the closing ceremony. |
Kindergarten students Eowynne Sutton, Christine Villanueva and Kimora
Robinson show the memory box where student representatives placed
symbols of life at the school — a crucifix, religion book, candle,
sweatshirt, trophy, yearbook, graduation ribbon, and history of the
school. They also included a key to symbolize their wish that the
school will re-open some day. |
ABOVE: Third graders Miracris Villanueva and Kennedy Russ cry as they
leave the school on the last day. AT RIGHT: Sister Marie Myers, former
principal, signs the shirt of sixth grader Austine Delos Santos. |
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AT LEFT: Principal Terri Kurczewski gives a good-bye hug to fourth
grader Doel Sanchez. ABOVE: Fifth/sixth grade teacher Rochelle Kealohi,
former teacher Michael Marcheschi and longtime parents Minda Chai
and Jo Kahuanui show their sadness during the farewell event. |
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