Attleboro Students Celebrate Graduation with Prayers and Music

eighth-grade students said goodbye to their fellow classmates and graduated from the Attleboro school recently. A total of 28 students graduated at a ceremony held recently at

Students read, prayed and sang during the June 10 Mass, which was celebrated with the Rev. Richard M. Roy and Deacon Del Malloy and musicians Phil and Sue Fortin. 

"St. John's has prepared us well for high school and has given us the tools to become great people of the world," said Emma Champagne, an eighth-grader. "We have been taught many lessons, from Christian values to team spirit and good sportsmanship."

"Throughout each phase of our lives we learn more, but St. John's has given
us a wonderful base to build upon," she added.

Graduating students will attend various high schools in the area, including , North Attleboro High School and Bishop Hendricken.