Rocky Point grads soar in 2015 commencement EducationGraduations by TBR Staff - June 29, 2015 0 927 By Rachel Siford Rocky Point High School seniors can now call themselves graduates, as the school held its commencement ceremony on Friday, June 26. Erin Damers and Casey Williamson sang the National Anthem, while exhortation speaker, Brittany Rinaldi, gave the first of student speeches, followed by Salutatorian Joseph Niver and Valedictorian Lauren McBrearty. Superintendent Michael Ring addressed the crowd and reminded parents of how fast time goes by and reminded students that one day they’ll wake up and that their high school classmates will be running the country. Principal John DeBenedetto also said a few words, telling students they can accomplish a lot if they don’t care who gets the credit. 1 of 15 Brittany Antici gets her diploma on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Rocky Point students played “Pomp & Circumstance” as the graduates marched in on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford A hopeful saying from “Up” made an appearance on a Rocky Point student’s cap on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford A Rocky Point grand reminisced back to the "Amanda Show" on her cap on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Rocky Point graduates throw their caps in the air in celebration on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Barbara Feng won the Mathematics Award and the Science Award on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Rocky Point graduates watch their peers on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Rocky point Valedictorian Lauren McBrearty makes her way up to the stage for her speech on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Erin Damers and Casey Williamson sing, "The Star Spangled Banner" on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford “The Class of 2015 was the best thing to ever happen to me,” Rocky Point Valedictorian Joseph Niver said in his salutatorian address on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Brittany Rinaldi is Rocky Point High School's class exhortation speaker on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Thomas Dutton won Rocky Point's Scholar Athlete Award on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Austin-Ray Heinz wins the Stephanie-Lynn Costa Memorial Scholarship on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Superintendent Michael Ring speaks at Rocky Point High School's graduation on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford Rocky Point seniors enter at their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 26. Photo by Rachel Siford
Mustangs gallop to graduation EducationGraduations by Erika Karp - June 29, 2015 0 1237 Despite the rainy evening, Mount Sinai seniors’ spirits were still high at their graduation on Saturday night. More than 200 graduates received their diplomas and were treated to speeches by Salutatorian Brendan Zoto, who will attend Stony Brook University in the fall, and Valedictorian Seth Brand, who heads off to Harvard University. Brand told his fellow grads and the audience to remember the importance of saying thank you and laughing, and received a standing ovation for his remarks. 1 of 13 Two students sing the national anthem at Mount Sinai High School's graduation on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika KArp Mount Sinai seniors applaud as their peers enter the high school auditorium on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp More than 200 seniors graduated from Mount Sinai High School on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp Mount Sinai High School Principal Robert Grable addresses the graduating class of 2015. Photo by Erika Karp Mount Sinai High School seniors listen to a speech at their graduation on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp Mount Sinai Board of Education President Robert Sweeney speaks at the district's graduation on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp A Mount Sinai High School graduate is all smiles on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp Mount Sinai High School seniors listen to a speech at their graduation on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp Senior Poet Tiffany Ong delivers her poem at Mount Sinai High School's graduation on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp Mount Sinai High School Salutatorian Brendan Zoto delivers his address on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp The Mount Sinai High School Senior Choir sings "Good Riddance," by Green Day at their graduation on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp Mount Sinai High School Valedictorian Seth Brand delivers his address and received a standing ovation from the audience on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp A Mount Sinai student receives his diploma from school board Vice President Donna Compagnone on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Erika Karp
Comsewogue tosses caps on graduation day EducationGraduations by TBR Staff - June 26, 2015 0 1584 Comsewogue High School’s week was jam-packed, with the senior prom on Wednesday and the Class of 2015 graduation ceremony on Thursday. 1 of 20 A student wears a humorously decorated cap during Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano A student breathes a sigh of relief during Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano Crutches can't stop this kid from getting his diploma at Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano Claudia Recupero reads an essay at Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano A grad's cap is decorated at Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano A student goes up to receive his diploma at Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano High school Principal Joe Coniglione congratulates a student at Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano Flowers set the mood at Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano A student lines up to get her diploma at Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano Guest speaker Jay Dow delivers a speech during Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano Students embrace during Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano Students laugh during a speech at Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano Students line up to matriculate at Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano Students assemble for Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano Happy graduates toss their caps high during Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano The band plays "Pixar Movie Magic" during Comsewogue's 2015 graduation ceremony. Photo by Talia Amorosano The prom king and queen are all smiles at Comsewogue's 2015 senior prom. Photo from April Joseph Graduating seniors are all smiles at Comsewogue's 2015 senior prom. Photo from April Joseph Graduating seniors are all smiles at Comsewogue's 2015 senior prom. Photo from April Joseph Graduating seniors are all smiles at Comsewogue's 2015 senior prom. Photo from April Joseph
Kings Park packs out graduation party EducationGraduations by Phil Corso - June 26, 2015 0 1390 Kings Park High School graduation 1 of 12 Graduates file in at Thursday's ceremony. Photo by Phil Corso Kings Park High School seniors cherish their final moments as students at the school. Photo by Phil Corso Parents rush to snap photos of their beloved graduates. Photo by Phil Corso Kings Park grads gear up for their big day. Photo by Phil Corso Kings Park Board of Education President Tom Locascio and Superintendent Timothy Eagen listen to student remarks at the graduation ceremony. Photo by Phil Corso Student Council Treasurer Alan Ma introduces the guests at Thursday's Kings Park graduation. Photo by Phil Corso Kings Park salutatorian Justin Barish speaks at Thursday's graduation ceremony. Photo by Phil Corso Valedictorian Zachary Marcone delivers his remarks to the graduating class. Photo by Phil Corso Valedictorian Zachary Marcone has his speech flown in for him via drone. Photo by Phil Corso A proud Kings Park graduate receives his diploma. Kings Park High School grads toss their caps into the air. Photo by Phil Corso Kings Park School District administrators stand, along with the high school's official robot, before the graduation ceremony begins. Photo by Phil Corso Kings Park High School said goodbye to its 2015 graduating class on Thursday night as students flanked the football field in the company of flocks of excited family members. The men were donned in red caps and gowns while their women counterparts sported white and they sat in alternating order, properly decorating the school field in Kingsmen colors before their final sendoff. Class valedictorian Zachary Marcone and salutatorian Justin Barish were two of several students to step up and deliver encouraging remarks before the students shook hands and grasped their high school diplomas. “You must strike a balance in life,” said Marcone, who had his speech flown in via air drone to symbolize the possibilities the future holds. “Everything you do in life must be balanced.” Principal Lino E. Bracco said 91 percent of Kings Park High School grads were off to college next year and wished the graduating class well before the two-hour ceremony concluded.
Smithtown East sends off grads EducationGraduations by Andrea Moore Paldy - June 25, 2015 0 1168 1 of 8 Graduating seniors approach the stage to accept their diplomas at the Smithtown East graduation on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Photo by Andrea Moore Paldy Senior class president Danielle Laurenti tells her Smithtown East classmates to take risks, get out of their comfort zones and make good decisions on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Photo by Andrea Moore Paldy Honor speaker Brian Righter, who was selected by his Smithtown East classmates to give the graduation address, says their journey together is not yet over on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Photo by Andrea Moore Paldy Graduating senior is all smiles as she returns to her seat with her diploma at the Smithtown East commencement on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Photo by Andrea Moore Paldy The senior class concert choir sings a tribute to parents at the Smithtown High School East graduation on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Photo by Andrea Moore Paldy. A soon-to-be graduate accepts a hug from proud teacher after receiving her diploma at Smithtown East graduation on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Photo by Andrea Moore Paldy. Graduating Smithtown East seniors take in the words of their classmates at the podium at graduation on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Photo by Andrea Moore Paldy Smithtown High School East graduates toss their caps in celebration on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Photo by Andrea Moore Paldy. Friends and families gathered at the Bulls football stadium to cheer on loved ones during the 100th commencement ceremony for Smithtown High School East on Wednesday, June 24. In a ceremony that lasted a little over an hour, Smithtown East principal Edwin Thompson called on the words of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson — the president in the year of the school’s first graduation — to remind students that obstacles are there to be overcome. After addresses from the district’s assistant superintendent for instruction and two student speakers, nearly 500 students received their high school diplomas.
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