Babylon's Class Of 2017 Graduates

Family, friends, district staff and administration recently filled the bleachers and surrounding areas of the newly renovated Coach Walter F. Williams Football Field to recognize and celebrate Babylon Junior-Senior High School’s graduating Class of 2017.

The proud students marched out onto the field as the beautiful sounds of the American Celtic Pipe Band and Babylon High School Band filled the air with music.

After opening remarks from Assistant Principal Jennifer Mangone, and a Pledge of Allegiance salute led by Senior Class Vice President Mario Bencivenga and Senior Class Student Council Vice President Alexander Alessi, Principal Al Cirone took the stage to address the graduates of the Class of 2017. Throughout his address, Mr. Cirone noted that these students were the first seventh grade he oversaw when he assumed the role of principal back in 2011 and encouraged all to focus on their energy and efforts toward creating positivity in the world.

Additionally, Class of 2017 valedictorian Gabriella Albanese, along with salutatorian Ece Bapcum, delivered a pair of eloquent speeches expressing their gratitude toward their fellow peers and their hopes for everyone’s continued successes in the future.

Babylon School District Superintendent of Schools Linda Rozzi reminded the students that their future is boundless and the opportunities that await them are plentiful as she recited from Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!”

Then, ceremoniously, each student was called to the dais to receive their diplomas and the graduates joined together to toss their caps high into the air.

Photo Caption: Family, friends, district staff and administration recently filled the bleachers and surrounding areas of the newly renovated Coach Walter F. Williams Football Field to recognize and celebrate the Babylon Junior-Senior High School graduating Class of 2017.

Photos courtesy of the Babylon School District