Prosperous High School Careers Close Out For Seaford Students

After making the most of their high school experience, a class of 170 seniors came together for the final time on June 28 to celebrate all of their accomplishments. Seaford High School’s graduation ceremony was held at Nassau Community College with hundreds of family and friends in attendance to honor the class of 2019.

Principal Scott Bersin said that each class has a distinct personality, and what set this year’s group apart was their focus, energy and involvement. New classes, clubs and sports teams debuted during their four years at Seaford High School and they took advantage of those new opportunities, as well as all of the existing programs.

“I cannot remember a class in my nine years at Seaford High School that did so much,” Bersin said. “We will miss you greatly. The school has been blessed to have you.”

Valedictorian Lauren King, who will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, said that she and her fellow graduates have a shared goal to make their lives worthwhile, no matter what path each takes after high school. Members of the class of 2019 will be attending two- and four-year colleges, joining the military and entering the workforce.

She encouraged her classmates to “give the world a reason to remember who we are and what we did.”

Salutatorian Eric Schneider recounted memories from each year of high school and noted how they have grown and matured. He said that the class includes future doctors, lawyers, engineers and artists, but that potential is only reached through hard work, dedication and persistence.

“Each of us is special in one way or another, and together we are a very special class,” he said. “Here we are, one grade, ready to move on to bigger and better things. We are smart, we are leaders and we all have character.”

The senior class presented its traditional gift to the school, using its excess funds. In addition to presenting next year’s freshmen class with $250 in startup money, they will buy two birdbaths for school grounds.

Seniors heard congratulatory remarks from State Senator John Brooks (Class of 1968), Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney (Class of 1991), Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, County Legislator Steve Rhoads and County Comptroller Jack Schnirman. There were also several award presentations, culminating with the Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee’s five Patriot Award recipients.

Assistant Principals Jennifer Bisulca and Nicole Schnabel announced each graduate as well as his or her club participation, volunteer work, achievements and post-high school plans. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Adele Pecora and Board of Education President Bruce Kahn presented the diplomas.