Revere High School (RHS) welcomed incoming freshmen and highlights current and upcoming seniors at the annual passing of the scroll ceremony.
The passing of the scroll ceremony is a relatively new event at Revere High School, and it symbolizes the transition of freshmen into the academic community.
Seniors hand down a symbolic scroll to the rising senior class, hoping to pass on the legacy of those who have walked the halls before them. Jeffery Boyle, Senior class president, spoke about his experiences during highschool, and what he hopes for the future generations. The honorary scroll was passed to the junior class president, Macie Lehman, who accepted the responsibility of carrying out her duties, and creating a welcoming highschool experience for all students.
After the junior and senior class presidents spoke, each grade prepared to move. The incoming freshmen, who sat on the floor at the beginning of the ceremony, moved and took the place of the current freshmen in the bleachers. Each grade moved up to its respective spot in the gym.
This ceremony is a moment of significance, welcoming new students and celebrating the current students. RHS Principal Dr. Andy Peltz went discussed the subject.
“It’s the kicking off and the bringing in of the new. The passing of the scroll is a continuation of the idea that while your high school journey may have ended, it’s the start of someone else’s journey and that [through] each year of high school, [students are] progressing towards whatever next steps you want to take,” Peltz said.
As seniors prepare to graduate and embark on new journeys, they entrust the responsibility and legacy of guiding the class to the juniors, who soon will become seniors. Through the passing of the scroll, the upcoming seniors are not only honored but also reminded of the trust and expectations placed upon them as they prepare to lead their class forward. Revere Middle School (RMS) principal Bill Conley spoke on his perspective of the ceremony.
“It’s just one of those [events] that [Dr. Peltz] started that kind of lets the eighth graders know . . . even though you’re not going to be the big dog, eighth graders at the middle school anymore . . . this is your place. I think the passing of the scroll is a . . . a welcoming ritual and the tradition that they started that allows those eighth graders to feel welcome,” Conley said.
The welcoming aspect of the ceremony allows for the eighth graders to feel more comfortable getting involved at the high school level. Dan Oberhauser, RMS associate principal, shared what his hopes are for the incoming freshmen.
“Getting involved is a big thing. There’s so much more you can do at a high school versus at a middle school, and your freshman year is a big year and [students] want to start it off on the right foot. . . . It just makes you a part of the community and it means more to you going to school every day because you’re invested,” Oberhauser said.
The passing of the scroll ceremony is an event that welcomes the incoming freshmen, and honors current students for many generations to come. The passing of the scroll ceremony took place on May 23 in the RHS gym.
