IHS Senior Send Off

Irvington High School hosted its annual Senior Send-Off event on May 1 to celebrate its seniors’ accomplishments and “send them off” to their postsecondary experiences with a sense of Bulldog Pride. Held in the high school atrium, the seniors declared their plans through miniature pennant decorating, shared advice with younger students, wrote thank-you letters, decorated cupcakes and celebrated each other.

“It was so nice to see the seniors come together for this event,” said Emily Colman, the high school’s school counseling chairperson. “We had a great turnout, and the students got to spend some quality time with each other before they all go their separate ways. We are so proud of each one of them and how much they’ve accomplished at IHS.”

The Irvington High School Counseling Department and Irvington About Safe Kids sponsored the event, while senior Madison Clivilles baked the cupcakes. The Stop & Shop supermarket in Dobbs Ferry graciously donated additional cupcakes and supplies.

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Notice changes in your child’s behavior that might indicate signs of alcohol or other drug use, or other problems.  Warning signs include: alcohol, smoke or other odors on your child’s or their friends’ breath or clothing; obvious intoxication, dizziness or unusual behavior; changes in dress and grooming; changes in choice of friends; frequent arguments; sudden mood changes; changes in eating and sleeping patterns; loss of interest in usual activities; and school problems. Free, confidential help is available.  Call Irvington’s Student Assistance Counselor at 269-5469. Learn more.