We Bid Farewell to the Class of 2019

By Science & Arts Academy

On Wednesday, June 5, we celebrated our 8th grade class at the Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony. Andrew Burks, SAA Class of 2009, gave the customary Eagle Address and reminded graduates in the importance in following your passion.

After the presentation of diplomas and tassel ceremony, our 8th graders sang and performed the music for their chosen class song, Lean on Me, reminding them that the #SAACommunity is lifelong. 

We congratulate our students on the next step in their journeys as they graduate and move on to high school. Many have chosen to attend their local high schools, reuniting with their communities and taking advantage of strong and diverse programs, while others will attend independent schools offering specialized programs or environments. While we will miss this class, we bid them farewell as they prepare to attend the following great schools:

Addison Trail High School
Adlai E. Stevenson High School 
Beacon Academy
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School
Deerfield High School
Fenwick High School
Glenbrook South High School 
Grayslake Central High School
Highland Park High School 
Hinsdale Central High School
Lake Forest Academy 
Loyola Academy 
Maine East High School
Maine South High School
Neuqua Valley High School
New Trier High School 
Niles North High School
North Shore Country Day School 
Oak Park River Forest High School
Prospect High School
Rolling Meadows High School
Saint Ignatius College Prep

We wish the Class of 2019 the very best!