Class of 2010 Graduates from Milton High School

As the clouds of a threatening thunderstorm gathered outside, hundreds of family members and friends of the Milton High School Class of 2010, crammed into the Copeland Field House on Sunday, June 6.

The crowed assembled to see the 274 graduates process across the stage and receive their diplomas. Salutatorian Samuel Shepard, Valedictorian Alexandra Houlihan, Class President Donald Vincent Ryan and Dr. John Drottar, principal, handed the speaking duties at the ceremony.

Shepard left his classmates with the advice that no dream is too big. "We all have the power to do what is hard and achieve what is difficult," said Shepard.

The salutatorian ended his address with a Beatles lyric about love as he shared his appreciation with his classmates. "Thank you, and I love you all so much." Shepard said.

Houlihan began her speech by commenting on the clichéd prospect of "leaving the nest." She told her classmates that with their graduation they would be facing change.

She also shared her idea that intelligence can only take a person so far. Determination and drive must be employed for a person to truly find success. "Don't just work hard," said the valedictorian. "Work until you absolutely can't work any more."