Miller Place students from the Class of 2016 celebrated their high school careers during the commencement ceremony on Friday, June 24.
Seniors walked under the Panthers blow-up as they made their way onto the field, and listened to speeches from local officials as well as the class valedictorian, Elizabeth Whitlow, and salutatorian, Clara Tucker, before being handed their diplomas.
Panthers pride was on full display with both on-field decoration from the school and music from the band, and by students, who personalized their caps and sang songs of their now alma mater, before tossing their caps in the air in celebration of their hard work that led them to this point.
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Miller Place students embrace on another in celebration of graduating as part of the Class of 2016. Photo by Bill Landon

Miller Place's podium decorated with Miller Place pride prior to the Class of 2016 commencement. Photo by Bill Landon

Miller Place's Panthers blow-up was on display during graduation, as students walked under it for the last time before receiving their diplomas. Photo by Bill Landon

Miller Place salutatorian Clara Tucker speaks during the commencement ceremony. Photo by Bill Landon

Miller Place's recent graduates, including valedictorian Elizabeth Whitlow, on left, sing during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Bill Landon

Graduates are all smiles during the Miller Place Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Bill Landon

Graduation caps were decorated and on display during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Bill Landon

Graduation caps were decorated and on display during the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Photo by Bill Landon