Mepham High School Graduation 2016

Members of Wellington C. Mepham High School's Class of 2016 are now officially high school graduates.

The 78th commencement ceremony took place on Sunday, June 26 at the NYCB Theater at Westbury.

During the event, the attendees heard from Principal Michael Harrington as well as Senior Class President McKayla Cates, Valedictorian John Grover and Salutatorian Kristina DiMiceli.

Harrington started off the ceremony talking about the class' philanthropic efforts.

“Their selflessness and compassion is extraordinary," he said. “You have come to realize the power of your collective wisdom and collaboration. You’ve learned that it’s possible to achieve extraordinary things where there is a shared sense of purpose and importance.”

He was followed by Cates, who talked about new beginnings.

“For the first time in our entire lives we get a clean slate,” she said. “It is a time to reinvent ourselves; to be the best version of us we can be.”

Grover then went on to say: “If you’ve been one to stand on the sidelines, don’t hesitate to step onto the field."

DiMiceli finished off by telling her peers that every high school experience carried great significance.

“From the tiny freshmen that walked through the doors on the first day to the decorated seniors that left on the last – we have impacted each other for the better,” she said.

Congratulations to all the graduates!

Photo Captions:

1) Stephanie Miana and Lindsey Marshall showed off their positive graduation cap messages.

2) Olivia Davis, Cathaline Deering and Brianna Cunneen.

3) Valedictorian John Grover and salutatorian Kristina DiMiceli.

4) Michael Intagliata, Brianna Deacon, Matthew Gibbons, Zachary Geller, Patrick Hagarty and Joseph Gilberg.

5) Mepham’s senior class officers.

Photos courtesy of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District