Students, families, District staff, and community leaders
Board of Education President Van Henri White
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Cecilia Griffin Golden
Adrian Hale, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
WHAT:
A new flag will be presented to a student representative from each school in the District
WHEN:
Sunday, May 19, 2019, 1:30 pm
WHERE:
James Monroe High School
164 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
DETAILS:
President Van Henri White and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Cecilia Griffin Golden will welcome students and guests at the annual celebration that shines a light on some of the brightest students from every school in the Rochester City School District.
Student representatives, called "Standard Bearers," are chosen for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated citizenship. The first "Transfer of Flags" ceremony was proposed in 1889 by Captain Henry Lomb, one of the founders of Bausch & Lomb. Please see the
official program for additional details.