June 28, 2010—Families, friends and staff gathered at Proctor's Theatre on Friday, June 25, to recognize and congratulate 170 members of the Class of 2010.

The 53rd annual commencement ceremony began with seniors participating in the "Pomp and Circumstance" processional, followed by William Gavin and David Mastoianni leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Matthew Gogis and Shelby Taylor called for a moment of silence in memory of former classmate, Timothy Slider,  who died in 2003.

The audience was entertained throughout the evening with speeches from the Master of Ceremonies Stacy Scheffer, Salutatorian Kelly Piotrowski, Valedictorian Megan Lesperance, Class President Cassandra Brown and Student Council President Maria Mastroianni. Superintendent Dr. Valerie Kelsey and Board of Education President Kevin Thompson also offered their congratulations.   

Class Vice-President Joseph Falcone, Student Council Secretary Benjamin Fontana and Class Secretary Kaitlyn Perkins presented the class gift—an engraved memorial bench in honor of Teacher's Aide Sandie Stryjek, which will be placed on the school's new brick walkway. They also donated $1,000 towards Stryjek's annual memorial scholarship award.

Music was provided by members of Chorus, Concert Choir Seniors and the Wind Ensemble. Students performed "The Star Spangled Banner," "Yesterday's Joy," "Salute to Class of 2010," and the school's "Alma Mater." 

Congratulations graduates and best wishes for the future!

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