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With the support of our local politicians and community leaders, East-West celebrates its 10th Anniversary and highest graduation rate of 97% with the Class of 2016.

Presenting our Color Guards; Mr. Coreas, Mr. Gyatso, Mr. Mohammad, Mr. Seo.

In full attendance, our East-West Teachers and Staff.

Our middle school students serenading to the Class of 2016.

Middle School Pianist, Mr. Cui, playing our National Anthem.

Salutatorian for the Class of 2016, and Student Government Vice President, Ms. Lin.

NYS Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, NYC Councilman Peter Koo, NYS Assemblyman Ron Kim, addressed the Class of 2016 and offered their words of wisdom.

Ms. Yee receives the NYC Councilman Koo Student Achievement Award.

Mr. Chen receives the NYS Assemblyman Kim Student Achievement Award.

Ms. Lin receives the NYS Assemblywoman Rozic Student Achievement Award.

Ms. Yee, Valedictorian for the Class of 2016, addresses the audience.

The David Lew Scholarship is awarded to Ms. Santa.

Representing the PTA, Ms. Denise Eng, presents scholarship awards for the following languages; Japanese-Mr. Lieu, Korean-Ms. Chau, Chinese-Mr. Fan.

Mr. Lin, proud recipient of the Chinese American Parents Association Scholarship Award.

Ms. Carol Barrone , Ms. Brenda Tow, and Ms. Denise Winters, representing the Holly Civic Association, presents a certificate and scholarship award to Ms. Cheung.

Mr. Kenneth Cohen, President of the NAACP NEQ Chapter, joined by his two grandchildren, presents Ms. Roberts her certificate and scholarship award.

Mr. Don Capalbi, President of the Queensboro Hill Flushing Civic Association, presents the Tina Capalbi Memorial Scholarship in honor of Mr. Capalbi’s mother whose hard labors enabled him to attend college. Joining him on the stage is Mr. Alfred Rankins, Board Chair at the Lewis H. Latimer House Museum, and scholarship contributor. This year’s scholarship award goes to Ms. Cuello.

The Rachel Carson Community Association, Inc. in partnership with University Park Tenants Council recognized Ms. Chowdhury for her outstanding leadership potential.

Representing the East-West School Foundation, Mr. Manfred Korman and Mr. Ben Sherman, present scholarship awards to Ms. Bakr (Manfred Korman Scholarship), Mr. Rosillo (Rose Tifford Scholarship), Ms. Ren (Rhythms of the Globe Scholarship), and Mr. Cheung (Irwin White Scholarship).

Ms. Denise Winters, President of Holly Civic Association, presents Ms. Gao, a certificate and scholarship award on behalf of Kissena Corridor Park Conservancy.

East-West Alumni Scholarship goes to Ms. Wahid, and Ms. Chen.

Ms. Washington, our Director of College Counseling, is recognized for her hard work and dedication, including, but not limited to, securing over $3.5 million in scholarship awards for our graduating seniors.

Applause, applause, applause…

Founding Principal, Ben Sherman, celebrates the 10th Anniversary at East-West School of International Studies with the highest graduation rate the school has achieved thus far of 97%!

Congratulations to the Class of 2016! May you continue to shoot for the moon.

Click here to view the full Class of 2016 album