Wellesley High School Seniors Celebrate Graduation

Wellesley High School's class of 2010, numbering 296 students, celebrated earning their diplomas tonight, with gifted performances from the Senior Chorus and inspiring speeches from their classmates and faculty.

Sunil Bhatt, class president, praised his classmates on their journey from awkward teens, "To confident men and women."

WHS principal Andrew Keough spoke of his own trials as a student, when no one believed in his ability or potential, but also of his perseverance and success. "You too may believe that people may not believe in you," he told the graduates, but, "Good things will come your way. So stay calm and stay focused."

His speech drew a lot of applause, but not as much as the class of 2010 got at the end of the ceremony, throwing their caps in the air.

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