A C R E AT I V E & P E R F O R M I N G A RT S M A G N E T

ALMA MATER PITTSBURGH CAPA 6-12

Art is a call to adventure,

A chance to challenge yourself, A bold leap into the future – At Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12.

(Bridge)

The power of imagination Art makes us feel.

A vision of our own creation – Art makes it real.

The paths and patterns we design

Are legacies by which we’re known. At Pittsburgh CAPA you will find

A school, a studio, our home.

Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Candidates For Graduation

At this Commencement, diplomas are awarded to those who have completed requirements in June 2013. The Commencement Program lists the names of probable graduates of the Class of 2013. Also participating in Commencement Exercises are those who will receive diplomas upon completion of summer school.

The diploma of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, signed and sealed by its proper officers, remains the official testimony to the achievement of graduation.

Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the flag, and to the United States of America,

And to the republic for Which it stands, one nation

Under God, indivisible, With liberty and justice for all.

Program

Processional…“Pomp and Circumstance” ……….….Elgar Performed by CAPA Instrumental Ensemble

The National Anthem….. …………..Tiffany Austin, Kandra Bolden, Carly Caporali, Adhena Collington, Lisa Dunlap, Brana Hill, Chelsea Maskew, Sierra Porter, Angelo Rhaggihanti, Sheryl Sesay, Kierra White, Michala Williams

Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome Senior Class President………………………Chirag Manohar

Valedictorians……………………….Ian Huettel, Noah Kahrs

Acknowledgements and Comments Ms. Melissa Pearlman ..…

Superintendent’s Excellence for All Achievement Award Presentation by ................................... Barbara Rudiak, Ph.D. Chief of Student Support Services The Pittsburgh Promise Remarks by………………………………………Kandra Bolden Authorization of Diplomas ................... Barbara Rudiak, Ph.D. Chief of Student Support Services Presentation of Diplomas ...................... Departmental Chairs

Recessional ............................ CAPA Instrumental Ensemble

Tajionna Adina Anderson-Clinton Tiffany Austin** Peter Murdock Bartholomew**+ Noël Elizabeth-Georgeann Blackhall**+ Todd Ahmer’e Blackman* Nick Blom* Kandra Arnette Blanchard Bolden**+ Randee Donyel Bowden Brandon Malik Briscoe Pope**+ John Andrew Brosovich Jr. Jessi Christina Brown+ Lauren Y. Brown** Isabella Lauren Bubash* Taylor Reneé Bush Jazzlyn A. Campbell* Carly Marie Caporali* Mackenzie Elizabeth Caraway* Mia Radha Claussen Cornelio Emmanuel Coates* Adehna Ni-Cole Collington*+ Brianna Conrad**+ Shannon Rose Dailey**+ Julia Davis** Emily Deiseroth* Kiana DelGrosso**+ London C. Dorsey-Heard David Johnathan Dull* Lisa Marie Dunlap**+ Ekin Erkan**+ Rowan Fiorilli Tiggy Flaherty** Katherine S. Gallogly Lucille R. Gallogly Ashley Garza Ella Weisser** Miller Marshall Goughneour**+ Marlo Renee Hall Aryell Khadia Heywood*

2013 Graduates

Braná Lanare Hill* Demi J. Hill Ian Huttel**+# Asaan Samuel Jackson Tyler Marie Jerry Maddi Johnson** Réhima Jordan**+ Noah Litman Kahrs**+# Aeron Kalbaugh Elan Kandel* Sarah Rose Kennedy* Essence Kimes* Todd Elliott Koger Adam Robert Linn**+ Mylasia Linae Logan* Megan Lohner Adam L. Macdonald Chirag Priyadarshan Manohar**+^ William Henry Marchl IV** Chelsea Renee Maskew* Samara Louis McGraw** Brianne Kenda McKain** Ethan Louis Michaels Caitlin Elizabeth Miller** Kelsey Janay Miller* Agatha Monasterios-Ramirez* Jordan Marlon Montgomery* Heidi Marie Murr**+ Starla Taniece Murray Nautice Terrylin Myles**+ Sydney Naughton** Zoe Mana Nishimura-Russ* Shanquae Parker* Sidney Parker Lanaya J. Patterson* Brandon T. Pent Payton L. Pinkston Sierra Anitra Porter**

2013 GraduatesEmily Elise Putnam* Maya Quezada Szejk*+ Angelo Joesph Ragghianti**+ Emily J. Rago**+ Clarisa Marie Reese* Raven Ashanti M. Reid* Shayla Noel Rhodes** Micaiah Gold Rucker* Ebony Monique Rush Amanda Marie Schneider** Joshua Brian Schreiber*+ Miller Hetzel Schülman** Jamaka C. Scott Sheryl Yaba Sesay** Jake Shawhan* Josh Shawhan* Jakob Short Alexander E. Simakas**+ Taylor Rae Simmons* Diana Sims** Tyler Sing* Matthew T. Skinger* Hunter Elizabeth Steinitz** Anna Caroline Stuligross** Nickolas S. Surgent* Stuart M. Surgent* Latia Marie Tucker**+ Ronald William Turner III Robert T. Underwood**+ Erica Louise Valles Adam Martin Villanueva** Jasper Wang** Kiearra Lee White Stephanie White* Arianna Noel Williams* Michala Catherine Williams** Terrell Anthony Williams* Samantha Lando Winston**

** High Honors * Honors + National Honor Society # Valedictorian ^ Salutatorian

School Staff and Senior Class Officers

Chirag Priyadarshan Manohar Class President Sheryl Sesay Vice President Heidi Murr Treasurer Rehima Jordan Secretary

Administration Ms. Melissa Pearlman Principal Ms. Joan Murphy Director Mr. Brendan P. Coyne Guidance Counselor Mrs. Karie Suhajda Activities Director Mrs. Jennifer Palermo Social Worker Mrs. Rachel Vandergraft Junior Class Sponsor Mr. Brent Watson Senior Class Sponsor Mrs. Anne Paolicelli Commencement Consultant

Department Coordinators

Dance Ms. René Polanco Literary Arts Ms. Mara Cregan Instrumental Music Mr. David Knapp

Theater Ms. Mindy Rossi-Stabler Vocal Music Mr.Gerald Savage Visual Arts Ms. Shannon Pultz

Piano Ms. Alaine Fink

Central Administration

Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools Dr. Linda S. Lane

Board of Public Education

Ms. Sharene Shealey, Board President Mr. Thomas Sumpter, Board First Vice President Mr. William Isler, Board Second Vice President

Mr. Mark Brentley, Sr. Mrs. Theresa Colaizzi

Mrs. Jean Fink Ms. Sherry Hazuda Dr. Regina Holley Mr. Floyd McCrea

“On behalf of the members of the Pittsburgh Board of Education and staff of the School District, I want to congratulate our graduates as they celebrate the successful conclusion of their high school experience. But ‘Commencement’ means ‘beginning’ rather than ‘the end,’ and so we encourage each student to continue to Dream Big and Work Hard so that they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.”

Linda S. Lane Superintendent of Schools

Floral Arrangements Provided by

Plants and Flowers By Lisa and Plantscape, Inc.