Bayport-Blue Point High School Celebrates The Class Of 2018

SAYVILLE-BAYPORT, NY - From Bayport-Blue Point School District: Despite the less-than-favorable weather, hundreds of invited guests attended the commencement ceremony celebrating the Bayport-Blue Point High School graduating Class of 2018 which took place on June 23.

After stunning musical performances by the high school band, orchestra and senior chorus, Bayport-Blue Point High School Principal Dr. Gaurav Passi welcomed the guests to the auditorium and congratulated the students for their successes and achievements thus far.

Bayport-Blue Point Board of Education President Michael Miller, Bayport-Blue Point Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy P. Hearney and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone also spoke, each expressing their congratulations and well-wishes toward the graduating class.

Class of 2018 salutatorian Frank Giacchetto then addressed the crowd and reminded the attendees that no matter what their path in life would be, they shared a common bond and should strive for acceptance. “The people you will be surrounded with in the future, no matter how different they may seem, all came from a very similar place,” he said. “Just try to keep this in mind no matter how different you and another person may be, you’re more similar than you can ever comprehend.”

Additionally, valedictorian Kevin Polanish offered parting words of inspiration to his fellow classmates. “As the torch gets passed to us, I think we should all relax, forget about the stress of our new responsibilities, and look forward to the opportunity of doing what makes each of us most content,” he began. “Yes, we’re all going to face obstacles sometimes, and we all live within the constraints set upon us by society in life, but never lose sight of what makes you enjoy the life you have.”

After the students’ eloquent speeches, the class was presented to Dr. Hearney as fulfilling their requirements necessary for receiving a diploma, and then made their way across the stage. Class of 2018 President Melanie McGuire offered some of her own reflective remarks afterward, and then led the students in a changing of the tassels before they cheerfully tossed their caps into the air.

Photo courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District