Our Graduates, Our History!


                        In 1977, Mrs Shirley Galanty had a vision for an elegant, special evening for our
                    graduating seniors where they are present to society as our graduates. An evening
                    filled with special waltz, awards and memories makes a senior year that much more 
                   special! The first presentation ball was held in February of 1977 at St Bernard Seminary.


                       The year culminates with the dancer's offical graduation from the ensemble at the
                   completion of our annual recital. Since our inaugral year, we have presented and graduated
                    129 members of our group to society.

                       We are extemely proud of our history and look forward to continuing our mission of
                     teaching children about their heritage through song and dance. 
                                      





  The numbers Over the Years

Total number of graduates (present to date)-----131

Family to present most graduates---- Galanty (7)

Year with Most Graduates---- 1987; 11 Graduates

Years without a Graduate----3 out of 37
(1996, 2004, 2007)

Its all in the Family
29 families have had more than one child graduate from Syrena

Years with only one grade---- 3 out of 37
( 1989, 1993, 2002, 2008)

Previous Ball Locations:
St Bernard Seminary (first presentation ball held here)
Grecian Center
Warren Valley Golf Course
Polish Century Club
K of C Robert Jones Council
Hawthorne Valley
St. Michael Orthodox Church