The Blake School once more we greet thee
Standing firm and sure, Looking bravely to the future
May thy fame endure.
Sing to Highcroft, Blake, and Northrop Keep their honor bright. Pass the torch to those who follow With an undimmed light.
Through the years we’ll hear your voices Firm and strong and clear. Do your best and serve with honor, Forward without fear.
Men and women with a vision
Founded Blake with pride. Excellence in all we strive for, Let this be our guide.
Striving to embrace the future
As it brightly glows, We will stand by one another While we learn and grow. Now we focus on our sterling School community, With respect for one another Now in unity.
WALKIN’ IN THE SUNSHINE
Walkin’ in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song, Put a smile upon your face as if there’s nothing wrong, Think about a good time had a long time ago.
Think about, forget about your troubles and your woes, Walkin’ in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song.
La la, la la, la dee oh - - , Whether the weather be rain or snow, Pretending can make it real, a snowy pasture, a green and grassy field.
Walkin’ in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song, Put a smile upon your face as if there’s nothing wrong, Think about a good time had a long time ago.
Think about, forget about your troubles and your woes, Walkin’ in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine, Walkin’ in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine, Walkin’ in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song.
LOWER SCHOOL CLOSING PROGRAM
Prelude: Ode to Joy Fourth Grade Recorders
The Blake Alma Mater
Opening Remarks
Musical Selections
School and Guests, with Fourth Grade Recorders
Tessa McKeown
Fifth Grade Class
Dan LeJeune, Piano
Ann Letsinger, Violin
Give Us Hope Papoulis
Thula Klizeo Shabalala, arr. Macdonnell
Best Day of My Life Barnett/Shelley/Sanchez/Rublin/ Goodman/Accetta, arr. Emerson
A Million Dreams Pasek/Paul, arr. Huff
Best Friends Fifth Grade and Kindergarten Buddies
Songs of Community Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Classes
De Colores Traditional
Great Summer aka Cat Party Koo Koo Kangaroo, Lyrics by 2019 fifth grade students
A Video Tribute to Fifth Grade from Fifth Grade Parents
Awarding of Certificates Dr. Anne Stavney, Head of School
Tessa McKeown, UE Director
Dr. Alanna Wahl, UE Assistant Director
A Round of Goodbyes Lower School Students
Closing Remarks
Recessional: Walkin’ in the Sunshine
Pre-Kindergarten
LOWER SCHOOL STAFF 2023-2024
Melanie Lowin, Taylor Rose, Lisa Small
Kindergarten Vince Goeddeke, Julien LeGuen-Schmidt, Allison Winter
First Grade Petra Johnson, Dericka McCaleb, Tessa Resta-Flarer, Darryl Stang
Second Grade
Sara Derus, Zambie Franchot, Lori Thoraldson
Third Grade Ali Clare, Samara Estroff, Chris Passi, Andrea Schemel
Fourth Grade Molly Hales, Don Quinn, Brandi Rainey, Nick Seme
Fifth Grade Beth Daniel, Christina Evans, Susie Jessop, Kamie Page
Art Kim Lane, Jackie Quinn
Counseling Jon Halpern, Lisa Woodruff
Engineering & Programming Joe Druskin, Janel Rieger-Chávez
Learning Specialists Mary Kirchoff, Deb Maurer, Erin McNiven
Librarians Elaine Hove, Kali Olson
Music Sara Lukkasson, Kristin Stitt
Physical Education Charlie Cracraft, John Shelp
Reserve Teacher Nichole Carlson
Spanish Lisselin Díaz, Erica Ryan, Claudia Urbina
Spanish Amity Intern Esteban Cuivita Muñoz
Strings
Dr. Alanna Wahl
School and Guests
Sarah Foster, Jen Kalika, Ann Letsinger
Theater Lori Opsal
Teaching Assistants Ron Asher, Tanya Castillo, Nancy Cluff, Darla Cunio, Vince Donahoe, Hilary Dunn, Emily Gempler, Mary Guider, Lori Hauser, Jamie Heimer, Michaela Heuckendorf, Molly Hickok, Paige Kaping, Kirsten Kastberg-Shay, Rabab Khan, Mallory Lewis, Kate Reding, Meghan
Sanderson, Jill Swanson, Jane Weesner, Amber West, Melanie Willett, Jen Willms, Terry
Woodbridge, Michelle Yousha
Administrators
Tessa McKeown, UE Director
Toya West, ELC Director
Alanna Wahl, UE Assistant Director
Sara DeRosa, LS Operations Coordinator
Administrative Support Staff Brenda Anderson, Monica Ashton, Lori Holt
