Syracuse School of Ukrainian Studies presents diplomas to two graduates

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Members of the local Ukrainian community gathered for the graduation ceremonies of the Lesia Ukrainka School of Ukrainian Studies on June 7.

The school, which has an enrollment of almost 50 students in kindergarten through Grade 12, presented diplomas to two graduates. Ulana Chmara and Andrea Nedoshytko were honored at ceremonies held at the Ukrainian National Home in Syracuse.

The two were congratulated for their accomplishment by Lesia Fensor, director of the school, as well as representatives of various Ukrainian organizations, among them was the Ukrainian National Association, which was represented by Advisor Walter Korchynsky.

Mr. Korchynsky congratulated the graduates for their hard work and dedication, and presented each of them with a gift from the UNA. He encouraged them to continue their studies and to remain active in Ukrainian American life.

The graduation ceremonies included a very enjoyable concert featuring the school's teachers and students. Celebrations continued with a banquet and "zabava," at which everyone danced the night away to lively Ukrainian music.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, July 13, 1997, No. 28, Vol. LXV

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