Students from Kramer Lane Elementary School recently received a special visit from Bethpage High School graduate, professional musician and music writer Gabi Rose Feliciano. Gabi attended Kramer Lane as a young student and graduated from Bethpage High School back in 2013. Fresh off touring the United States and Canada with the popular music group, the Jonas Brothers, the skilled saxophonist and flautist returned to her former elementary school where she was warmly greeted by Kramer Lane Principal Kerri McCarthy, her former teachers and staff.
During the visit, Kramer Lane third graders and fifth graders visited the school’s all-purpose room to hear Gabi’s story. Along with playing her saxophone for the students, Gabi spoke about her personal journey through the Bethpage schools, her positive experience in the district’s music program and how her Kramer Lane fifth grader teacher, Linda Swartz, encouraged and inspired her to write. She reunited with Mrs. Swartz, now a third grade teacher at the school, during her visit with the grade.
Principal McCarthy, who was Gabi’s principal when she attended John F. Kennedy Middle School, remembered her fondly and enjoyed having her back in Bethpage to share her story with students.
“It was great to see her again,” Ms. McCarthy said. “It is so nice to see a student who is so successful and pursuing their dreams in an area that they love so much.”
