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First Presbyterian graduates prepare to soar

First Presbyterian Preschool graduates 27 students from pre-kindergarten.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 11:43 a.m. May 20, 2016
  • Sarasota
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The lyrics of the songs performed during the First Presbyterian Preschool graduation ceremony reminded students and parents that “Twinkle, twinkle little star, kindergarten is not that far.”

A graduation ceremony took place Friday morning at First Presbyterian Church to recognize the outgoing class of pre-kindergarten students. During the ceremony students presented First Presbyterian Preschool Director Clare Carter with roses for her birthday before being pronounced ready for kindergarten. 

Families celebrated with their graduates following the ceremony at the Butterfly Ball in the Fellowship Hall. They enjoyed a photo booth, face painting and making crafts together. 

Graduates performed songs including
Graduates performed songs including "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."
First Presbyterian Preschool Director Clare Carter wishes graduates luck in their transition to kindergarten next year.
First Presbyterian Preschool Director Clare Carter wishes graduates luck in their transition to kindergarten next year.
First Presbyterian Preschool Director Clare Carter receives a rose from every graduate as a birthday present.
First Presbyterian Preschool Director Clare Carter receives a rose from every graduate as a birthday present.
Colleen Joiner snaps photos of Elijah Joiner.
Colleen Joiner snaps photos of Elijah Joiner.
Olivia Daley sings
Olivia Daley sings "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."
Charlie Horn receives congratulations from his grandmother Maureen Horn.
Charlie Horn receives congratulations from his grandmother Maureen Horn.
Cole Frazier examines his rose before giving it to First Presbyterian Preschool Director Clare Carter for her birthday.
Cole Frazier examines his rose before giving it to First Presbyterian Preschool Director Clare Carter for her birthday.
Jonathon Keisacker beams with excitement following the graduation ceremony.
Jonathon Keisacker beams with excitement following the graduation ceremony.
Luke Joiner has his face painted with flames.
Luke Joiner has his face painted with flames.
Classmates Charlotte Chapdelain and Harper Hollingsworth had their faces painted with butterflies.
Classmates Charlotte Chapdelain and Harper Hollingsworth had their faces painted with butterflies.
Isabella and her father Damon Egglefield.
Isabella and her father Damon Egglefield.
Students painted animals from handprints on tiles to commemorate the school year.
Students painted animals from handprints on tiles to commemorate the school year.
Sarah, Lyndon and Savannah Pullman with Jennifer and Camila Villaveces
Sarah, Lyndon and Savannah Pullman with Jennifer and Camila Villaveces

 

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