This event was a vivid testament to the Ukrainian community's efforts to preserve their language, culture, and identity in the diaspora.
This was reported by Ukrainian School DC.
"Another school year was filled with the bright colors of lessons, meetings, discoveries, and sincere smiles. This year was filled with events, knowledge, and support for Ukraine, as well as inspiration in learning about Ukrainian culture and history," emphasized the school administration.
A total of 238 students successfully completed the school year, including 49 preschoolers in Svitlychka (ages 3–5), 176 junior and senior high school students, and 13 10th grade graduates. Additionally, nine adult students completed the Ukrainian language and culture course.
The celebration took place at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, where there were songs, poems, dances, and words of gratitude. During the event, the students expressed their profound love for Ukraine, moving their parents, teachers, and guests.
"It was a joy to see the children's bright faces and the love they poured into each performance. Their songs, dances, and smiles reminded us all of the strength and beauty of the Ukrainian heritage passed down from generation to generation," said the St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral community, which welcomed the students and their parents to the celebration.
Orest Starak, the First Secretary at the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States, welcomed the audience. He thanked the students, teachers, and parents for their dedication to preserving the Ukrainian identity abroad.
The school's principal, Natalia Havdyda, received special recognition for her leadership and organizational skills, which have allowed the school to become a stable center for the Ukrainian community in the region.
"Congratulations to everyone on the end of the school year! We wish you a fun, bright, and carefree vacation! See you in the new school year with new strength, dreams, and achievements!" the school administration added. в адміністрації Школи.
Photo: Oleksiy Bondarenko and the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States.
Author: Inna Mikhno