Comsewogue High School held its graduation ceremony on the football field on June 23. Nearly 300 seniors that made up the class of 2016 were recognized on a perfect summer evening. Speakers included District Superintendent Joe Rella, School Board President John Swenning, New York State Sen. Chuck Schumer (D), senior class President Julia Diaz, Valedictorian Casey Nevins and Salutatorian Eric Ranaldi.
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Members of the 2016 graduating class from Comsewogue High School chat during the school’s commencement ceremony June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

Graduates from Comsewogue High School’s class of 2016 used the space on their caps to announce where they’ll be attending college in the fall, share inspirational quotes and more during graduation at the school June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

A member of the 2016 graduating class from Comsewogue High School receives a diploma during the school’s commencement ceremony June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

Members of the 2016 graduating class from Comsewogue High School toss their caps at the conclusion of the school’s commencement ceremony Friday.

Comsewogue High School senior class President Julia Diaz speaks on behalf of the senior class during the school’s graduation ceremony June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

New York State Sen. Chuck Schumer addresses Comsewogue’s senior class of 2016 at graduation June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

Comsewogue Superintendent Joe Rella congratulates a member of the class of 2016 during graduation June 23, 2016. File photo by Bob Savage

Eric Ranaldi, salutatorian of the Comsewogue 2016 graduating class, speaks to his fellow classmates and those in attendance for graduation June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

Casey Nevins, valedictorian of the Comsewogue 2016 graduating class, speaks to her fellow classmates and those in attendance for graduation June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

A member of the 2016 graduating class receives a hug and a congrats from Comsewogue High School during the school’s commencement ceremony June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

Members of the 2016 graduating class from Comsewogue High School hug during the school’s commencement ceremony June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

Comsewogue School Board President John Swenning speaks during the school’s 2016 graduation ceremony June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

Diploma: A 2016 graduate from Comsewogue High School receives their diploma during the school’s commencement ceremony June 23. Photo by Bob Savage

Comsewogue High School senior class President Julia Diaz speaks on behalf of the senior class during the school’s graduation ceremony June 23. Photo by Bob Savage