By Aria S. and Antonia I.
The Assumption School class of 2026 is preparing to graduate soon, marking the end of their elementary and middle school journeys. As these students get ready to transition to high school, the milestone brings a mix of excitement and nostalgia to the campus. “This is a sad but happy time as we remember all the fun and joy,” noted student reporter Antonia, reflecting on the class’s legacy. No matter where these students go next, faculty and peers agree they will always remain Trojans.
Two graduating eighth graders, Molly S. and Nathan R., recently shared their reflections on nine years at the school. Both students started their journey in kindergarten and have experienced nearly a decade of growth within the community. For Molly, the best memories stretch back to her fourth-grade year. “Probably going to Sacramento in the fourth grade,” Molly said when asked about her favorite school milestone. Looking back at her middle school experience, Molly noted a strong desire to relive her experience at Caritas. “I would go back to sixth grade so that I could go to Caritas again,” she explained.
Nathan focused his reflections on the tight-knit bonds formed within the classroom. “My favorite eighth-grade memory is seeing all my friends happy together,” Nathan stated. When considering what he would do differently if given the chance to redo his final year, Nathan offered practical insight to his younger peers. “I would tell myself to study a lot more,” Nathan admitted.
As the hard work and dedication of the graduating class finally pays off, the school community prepares to officially send them off to high school. Though they will be missed on campus, their memories and advice will remain behind to inspire future generations of eighth graders.
🗞️ Introducing the Assumption Student News Lab!
Over the past few weeks, our creative and curious junior high students stepped behind the camera, the microphone, and the notepad as campus reporters in the Assumption Student News Lab.
Rather than sitting through traditional lectures, these young journalists managed their own newsroom and mastered a professional production pipeline:
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The Journalistic Lens: Learning to spot timely, impactful school stories.
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Professional Interviewing: Crafting open-ended questions and conducting respectful campus interviews.
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The Inverted Pyramid: Structuring news articles with engaging headlines and factual openings.
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Ethics & Integrity: Rigorously editing their work for accuracy and fairness.
Over the next few weeks, we are incredibly proud to feature their finalized news articles right here in Assumption Life. Get ready for a student-led look at our vibrant campus life—from sports highlights and teacher spotlights to behind-the-scenes glimpses of school traditions!
🎤📸 Enjoy our student features!