Smithtown High School East held their 101st graduation on Wednesday, June 22 at the school’s football field. About 400 graduates from the class of 2016 were honored during a ceremony that featured speeches by Principal Edwin Thompson, Superintendent James Grossane and students Benjamin Aaron Dolowich and Julia Esposito. The Senior Class Concert Choir sang The Star Spangled Banner to begin the ceremony and “With a Little Help From My Friends” as a tribute to parents in attendance, which is a tradition at the school.

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A member of the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East receives a diploma from Principal Edwin Thompson during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
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Members of the Smithtown East graduating class of 2016 and district administration flood the football field for the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
Members of the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East toss their caps at the conclusion of the school’s commencement ceremony on June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
The Senior Class Concert Choir from the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East sings “With a Little Help From My Friends” during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
Smithtown East Senior Class President Julia Esposito gives a speech during the school’s commencement ceremony on June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
Smithtown East Senior Class President Julia Esposito takes a photo with her fellow members of the class of 2016 at the conclusion of her speech during the school’s commencement ceremony on June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
Benjamin Aaron Dolowich was selected by his peers in the class of 2016 as the Honor Speaker to deliver an address during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
The Smithtown East graduating class of 2016 listens to a speech by Principal Edwin Thompson during their commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
Students posed with a bull, Smithtown East’s mascot, prior to heading on stage to receive their diploma during the school’s 2016 graduation ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
Smithtown East Principal Edwin Thompson speaks during the school’s graduation ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
The Senior Class Concert Choir from the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East sings the national anthem during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
Smithtown school district Superintendent James Grossane addresses the class of 2016 and those in attendance during East’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
A member of the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East receives a diploma from Principal Edwin Thompson during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
A member of the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East receives a diploma from Principal Edwin Thompson during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
A member of the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East receives a diploma from Principal Edwin Thompson during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
A member of the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East receives a diploma from Principal Edwin Thompson during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
A member of the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East receives a diploma from Principal Edwin Thompson during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
A member of the 2016 graduating class from Smithtown East receives a diploma from Principal Edwin Thompson during the school’s commencement ceremony June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski
A quote from professional football coach Tony Dungy is displayed on a building overlooking Smithtown East’s football field, where the schools 2016 commencement ceremony took place June 22. Photo by Alex Petroski

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