The Northport High School Class of 2015 graduated on Saturday, June 27. The bleachers were filled to capacity as speakers U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) congratulated the students and offered some advice.
Principal Irene McLaughlin, as well as other Northport High School staff members and members of the Northport-East Northport school board handed out diplomas and cheered on the students. Valedictorian Joseph Wetzel and Salutatorian Ana Chisholm gave poignant speeches, and the Northport High School Choir sang “Fields of Gold.”
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Northport High School graduates attend the 2015 commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza

Northport High School Principal Irene McLaughlin speaks during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza

U.S. Rep. Steve Israel speaks during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza

Northport High School graduates attend the 2015 commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during the Northport High School commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza

Northport High School Saluditorian Ana Chisholm speaks at the 2015 commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza

Northport High School graduates attend the 2015 commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza

Northport High School graduates attend the 2015 commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza

Valedictorian Joseph Wetzel speaks during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza

Jacqueline Sullivan directs the tassel change during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 27. Photo by Victoria Espinoza