Staples High School’s Class of 2024 graduated tonight.
The 137th commencement in the school’s history — held for the 3rd year in a row on the football field, and for the 3rd straight year under cool, sunny skies — featured the traditional processional, remarks from the valedictorian and salutatorian, awarding of diplomas to 426 seniors, and recessional.
Principal Stafford Thomas (left) and vice principal James Farnen lead the faculty onto the football field. Farnen is the proud father of Jack, a graduating senior.
New this year: recognition of the 5 students entering the military. They received hearty applause, when introduced by principal Stafford Thomas.
Here’s the first set of photos. More will follow tomorrow.
“06880” interns Talia Varsano (left) and Jolie Gefen are, as usual, all smiles.
Director Lauren Pine (left) leads the Choralaires in “The Road Home.” Senior Rohan Wadhwani delivered a rousing solo.
Board of Education, school district and town officials …
… and Staples faculty.
Valedictorian Leigh Foran.
Salutatorian Andrew Berkowitz.
Gavin Zahler (left) is headed to the Marine Corps. Cade McGrath will join the Navy.
Graduates receive their diplomas …
… and pose proudly.
Congratulations, to the Staples High School Class of 2024! (All photos/Dan Woog)