Principal Mike Hobin announced the following award recipients at the June 7 Commencement ceremony.
"For the last 30 years at graduation we highlight students by way of an Oaker award. This award acknowledges students who bring credit to CHS by their actions, accomplishments and behaviors," explained Principal Hobin. "Oaker nominees are considered by faculty to be well rounded ethical young men and women. Some of the Oakers have overcome great difficulties to be able to cross this stage and graduate. In short, Oaker awardees have given it their all at CHS. This award is named in honor of long time Coventry High science teacher Ernest DiMicco. This year’s Ernest D. DiMicco Oaker Award recipients were nominated and selected by the faculty." "These 22 Oakers represent the many diverse and varied students and programs available at the …
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The Commencement ceremony ushered CHS seniors into the next phase of their lives.
After 13 years of schooling, countless quizzes, tests, required reading assignments, portfolios and four years of Capstone preparation, the Coventry High School Class of 2012 officially ended their time as Coventry students. 406 students donned their red and white cap and gowns and received their diplomas Thursday at the University of Rhode Island's Ryan Center. The graduates, along with family and friends, were addressed by Principal Michael Hobin, who likened the evening to one of many choices made in Milton Bradley's 'The Game of Life'. "Your choices will dictate many outcomes," said Hobin. "What is inevitable is that your life, like the game, will always move forward. Tonight in your seat, you have already made choices, which will …
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Sharon Anne Iadeluca
1:45 pm on Saturday, June 9, 2012
It's been awhile since I last attended a Coventry Graduation, 13 yrs to be exact, but I must say that it was probably one of the nicest I experienced in a long time. Its reassuring and inspiring to hear of the many fine accomplishments our younger generation have succeeded in. My congratulations to all of the 406 graduates, may you all continue to make us all proud. S. Gaskill a 1979 Alumni of CHS more ›