So many milestones have occurred since this year's 8th grade class first entered Pershing as 6th graders in 2005. They have grown from children right out of elementary school to young men and women who are prepared to take that next step into high school. The Class of 2008 has had such a strong and positive presence on our campus during their three years at Pershing. Their hard work and enthusiasm have benefited our entire school and we will miss them very much.

On June 16, 2008, Pershing Middle School celebrated this outstanding class at the 2008 Promotion Ceremony. The standing room only crowd of families and friends cheered as the students' academic achievements were honored at our outdoor celebration.

Thank you to our faculty, staff, administrators, and Mr. Anderson and the Pershing Band for making this year's event so wonderful. Extra special thank you's to Mr. William A. Kowba, SDUSD Chief Logistics Officer, and Mrs. Pat Crowder, Patrick Henry High's principal, who were guest speakers at the ceremony.

Congratulations to the Class of 2008! We are so proud of you and we wish you all the best in high school!