Port Jefferson sends grads into real world
The Class of 2015 celebrated their graduation in Port Jefferson on Friday, remembering their pasts as they looked toward their bright futures.
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Janella Marie Damaskos, part of the Class of 2015, poses for photos after receiving her Port Jefferson high school diploma. Photo by Giselle Barkley

During his speech at Port Jefferson's graduation, 2015 valedictorian Noah Davis takes a selfie with his class and audience members to commemorate his past four years. Photo by Giselle Barkley

The 2015 graduating seniors of Earl L. Vandermeulen High School sit facing their families and the remainder of their class before they receive their diplomas in Port Jefferson. Photo by Giselle Barkley

2015 salutatorian Natalia Zaliznyak bids her graduating class farewell and good luck as they prepare for a life beyond Port Jefferson high school. Photo by Giselle Barkley

Alexander Koller looks toward the stage as students and faculty members recite their speeches at Port Jefferson's 2015 high school graduation. Photo by Giselle Barkley

2015 graduating senior Kayley Okst, left, and Superintendent Ken Bossert pose for photos before Okst exits the stage at Port Jefferson's graduation ceremony. Photo by Giselle Barkley

Port Jefferson Superintendent Ken Bossert and school board Trustee Jim Laffey stand with 2015 graduating senior Alden Mohacsi after Mohacsi receives his diploma. Photo by Giselle Barkley

Port Jefferson 2015 graduating senior Shannon Fe poses for photos after receiving her diploma, as school board Trustee Jim Laffey looks on. Photo by Giselle Barkley

Port Jefferson Senior Class President Andie Fortier looks toward the 2015 graduating class before singing her commencement speech. Photo by Giselle Barkley

2015 graduating senior Maureen Laffey shakes the hands of Port Jefferson faculty members and school board officials as she walks across the stage. Photo by Giselle Barkley

Port Jefferson 2015 graduating senior Ryan Scott hugs his mother before receiving his diploma. Photo by Giselle Barkley

The graduating Class of 2015 and families in attendance erupt in applause as a graduating senior receives her diploma. Photo by Giselle Barkley

Corey de Groot, Class of 2015, walks across the stage after receiving his diploma at Port Jefferson's high school graduation. Photo by Giselle Barkley

Tammy Serabian poses for a photo as her mother Lorraine Serabian kisses her on the cheek at Port Jefferson's 2015 graduation. Photo by Giselle Barkley

Kristen Callahan of the Class of 2015 shakes Superintendent Ken Bossert’s hand as she receives her Port Jefferson high school diploma. Photo by Giselle Barkley