East Meadow Class of 2016 Graduations

Members of East Meadow High School and W.T. Clarke High School's Class of 2016 are now officially high school graduates.

Both commencement ceremonies took place on June 26.

During his speech, Superintendent of Schools Leon J. Campo acknowledged the seniors for their hard work that had guided them to this place of distinction, recognition and accomplishment.

He expressed his hopes that as they become the district’s newest alumni, they would take the knowledge and experiences gained over the past 13 years and embark on new horizons.

“Your library of knowledge and experience will help you through adult life,” he said. “The hard work that brought you to this wonderful day must continue as you travel in life.”

The valedictorians and salutatorians of both classes created one last memory with their fellow graduates by reminiscing about fond high school memories.

They also encouraged them to thank their biggest supporters and embrace the uncertainty that the world has to offer.

East Meadow High School Principal Richard Howard congratulated the Class of 2016 for not only achieving outstanding academic, athletic, artistic and musical accomplishments, but also breaking a school record by having nine sets of twins in one graduating class.

“I think here today at East Meadow, we have a record that will never occur again,” he said. “From Feb. 14, 1998 through Nov. 30, 1998, eight sets of twins were born and somehow found their way to East Meadow High School’s graduating class of 2016. And as if eight weren’t enough, on July 1, 2014, we welcomed the Fuentes sisters into our East Meadow family.”

Across the district, W.T. Clarke High School Principal Timothy Voels commended the seniors for their academic successes, community service efforts and passions, while also wishing them a lifetime of happiness.

“My wish for you is that you find happiness in whatever you choose to do,” he said. “May your successes be more numerous than your setbacks, and [may you] ultimately experience less stress than contentment.”

Voels concluded by asking the graduates-to- be to venture out into the world with pride, holding on to the knowledge that they’ll forever be Rams.

Congratulations to the Class of 2016!

Photo Captions:

1) W.T. Clarke High School seniors celebrated the peak of their academic journeys with a commencement ceremony on June 26.

2) A W.T. Clarke High School graduate received her diploma from East Meadow School District Board of Education President Joseph Parisi.

3) W.T. Clarke High School graduates reminisced about their fond high school memories.

4) A W.T. Clarke High School graduate smiled with pride as he received his high school diploma.

5) After receiving their diplomas, W.T. Clarke High School’s Class of 2016 tossed their caps in the air.

6) East Meadow High School graduates reflected upon their time in the district during the June 26 commencement ceremony.

7) East Meadow High School seniors gathered together for one last high school memory.

8) An East Meadow High School senior received his diploma from Superintendent of Schools Leon J. Campo.

9) East Meadow High School seniors posed with their diplomas.

10) An East Meadow High School graduate cheered after receiving his diploma.

Photos courtesy of the East Meadow School District