Rocky Point High School held it’s Class of 2016 commencement ceremony on the grounds of the football field on Friday, June 24.
After speeches by students and local officials, including Rocky Point Superintendent Michael Ring, class speaker Daniel Infranco and salutatorian Matthew Brewer, students were awarded various scholastic and athletic awards, as well as scholarships, before listening to valedictorian James Gohn’s speech and lining up to be handed their diplomas.
Once each student had a diploma in hand, they turned their tassels to the side before tossing them into the air in celebration of their hard work and achievements throughout their high school journeys.
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Rocky Point Class of 2016 speaker Daniel Infranco addresses the graduates to begin the commencement ceremony. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Kaia Lynch is all smiles as she heads up to the stage to collect a foreign language award. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Rocky Point salutatorian Matthew Brewer gives a speech during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Rocky Point graduates decorated their caps that were on display during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Paul Picciotti receives an award for perfect attendance, one of several awards the Rocky Point graduate received during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Rocky Point valedictorian James Gohn receives a scholar athlete award, one of several awards the senior received during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Rocky Point graduates decorated their caps that were on display during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Rocky Point Superintendent Michael Ring speaks during the Class of 2016 commencement Photo by Desirée Keegan

Rocky Point salutatorian Matthew Brewer walks up to the podium to receive an english award during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Rocky Point graduates decorated their caps that were on display during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Desirée Keegan