They Persisted: Our 2020 Graduates!
Success Academy – June 22, 2020
These scholars crossed the graduation finish line after showing us what persistence looks like!
The Success Academy High School of the Liberal Arts Class of 2024 Graduates — Virtually!
Success Academy – June 4, 2020
In an unprecedented virtual commencement ceremony, friends and supporters, family members, current and former staff, alumni, and 99 very special SA seniors gathered online to celebrate the turning of their tassels.
SA 8th Graders Are Ready to Take On the Next Big Challenge!
Success Academy – June 26, 2019
On June 21, scholars, staff, and families gathered to celebrate 400 Success Academy eighth graders as they graduated from middle schools across the network. Scholar speakers from each school shared their favorite memories and proudest achievements — and set ambitious goals for high school.
Success Academy Class of 2023: A Legacy of Perseverance
Success Academy – June 10, 2019
Thirteen years ago, the first-ever Success Academy kindergartners started out on an educational journey — with college as their destination. On June 6, these scholars walked across the stage of the New School’s John L. Tishman Auditorium to become Success Academy’s second class of graduates.
Success Academy Class of 2023: The Future Is Yours!
Barbara Gao Shapiro – May 3, 2019
After thirteen years of working toward their dream of college, members of the Success Academy Class of 2023 have officially announced where they will be attending this fall.
We Salute Success Academy’s 8th Grade Graduates!
Success Academy – June 15, 2018
Yesterday, Success Academy 8th graders celebrated their graduation from middle school. Speakers from each of the seven graduating classes reflected on their middle school experiences and shared their hopes and ambitions for high school. Here are excerpts from their speeches. Nia Hardaway, SA Harlem Central Middle School June 14th has finally arrived! It seems like […]
Success Academy Seniors: 100% College Bound!
Success Academy – June 8, 2018
On Thursday, June 7, our very first class of high school seniors graduated at the stunning Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 100% of them college-bound, many with full scholarships.
Onward and Upward, Graduates!
Success Academy – June 22, 2017
Last week, over 1,700 beaming scholars participated in Success Academy graduation ceremonies. From our kindergartners who discovered a thirst for learning to our eighth graders who will move on to high school next year, our graduates and their families had a lot to celebrate!
How My Teachers Made Me Feel at Home
Sean Little – June 16, 2016
Sean Little recently delivered these remarks during the fourth-grade graduation at SA Bed-Stuy 1.
Lessons I Learned from Repeating Fourth Grade
Mahogany Ridgley – June 9, 2016
Thank you, Class of 2028, for helping me learn these lessons. I am proud and honored to be one of you, and I know that we will make our mark on the world.
These Graduation Speeches Motivated and Inspired Our Scholars
Success Academy – June 12, 2015
We heard some great graduation speeches from our schools leaders this year. Here are some excerpts from speeches that made our graduates smile, reflect, and even cry a little. Congratulations to all our Success Academy graduates! Success Academy founder and CEO Eva Moskowitz spoke to the eight grade graduates I want to congratulate our scholars. […]