Staples celebrated its 128th graduation in fine fashion this afternoon. The weather was (thankfully) cool; the speeches were brief but meaningful — and most importantly, the day was about the 460 graduates. This great class got the sendoff they deserve!
The “Congratulations Class of 2015” sign refers to principal John Dodig too. After 47 years in education, he retires this month. He called himself a proud member of ’15.
Plenty of reading material for early arrivals: the graduation program, and the year-end issue of Inklings.
Hip surgery just a few days ago did not keep Jake Atlas away.
Friends to the end: Sarah Sawyer, Zoe Brown, Sarah Herbsman and Sophia Hampton.
A day after soloing with the choir at baccalaureate, Jack Bowman graduates.
Jim Farnen is the very proud assistant principal for the Class of 2015.
Shift supervisor Tom Cataudo and maintenance head Horace Lewis greet staff and students during the processional.
Valedictorian Everett Sussman earned praise for his insightful — and quick — speech.
Her cap indicates the next stop for Jacqueline Chappo: Boston University.
Good friends Scott Pecoriello and Patrick Beusse are ready to receive their diplomas.
The traditional cap-tossing, in slow motion.
Seniors signed a poster in the courtyard, showing the many places they’ll go next.
Nicole DeBlasi — the 2015 yearbook editor — is a proud graduate…
…and so is wrestler Alexander Baumann.
Eniola “Timmy” Kolade celebrates with family members.
Congratulations, Kristen and Pam Onorato — and everyone else in the Class of 2015!
Meanwhile, here’s a video shown at last night’s baccalaureate ceremony. Directed by Ken Asada, it features many members of Staples’ Class of ’15 — with a couple of cameos by retiring (but not in the active-participant sense of the word) principal John Dodig:
(Click here if your browser does not take you directly to YouTube.)
Wonderful photos/tributes!Congratulations to all!
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Also, congrats to the class 2015. Never let anyone tell you you can’t achieve what you want. I graduated Staples with a C average. Have fun in college and chase those dreams. They are attainable. Also always remember these words of wisdom, If you love what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Also nothing is ever out of reach. Just reach out and grab it.
Happy retirement to one of my Staples rocks Tom Owen
And to Jim Farnen, keep doing what you’re doing. If you can make a kid like me successful, you’re doing your job right. Thank you for your friendship over the last 10 years. I’m sure my dad would thank you and Tom too if he could.