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That’s a wrap for the Class of 2024
July 3, 2024 at 10:25 p.m.
Amped up and ready to go, Breyquer Velasquez isn’t afraid to show the world how happy he is to be a Port Chester High School graduate after receiving his diploma at the Class of 2024 commencement on Thursday, June 27.
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Introducing Tyamire King: a new Port Chester High School graduate. With an ear-to-ear grin that couldn’t be wider, his face says it all about the diploma he earned at the Class for 2024 commencement on Thursday, June 27.
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Balloons waiting to be handed off to a happy graduate hover in the stadium.
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With confidence in her walk and pride radiating from her face, Yanairis Tejeda marches to her seat as “Pomp and Circumstance” welcomes graduates to the field.
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John Tomassetti’s dark blue gown contrasts with the aqua skies as he waves to loved ones in the bleachers.
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The family of Matthew Palma goes wild when the co-class president approaches the podium to bestow his Class of 2024 peers with opening remarks.
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Co-Class President Brian Alvarado gives final words to his peers while thanking all their supporters in guiding them towards this rite of passage.
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During the ceremony, Kimbery Ventura spots a loved one in the crowd and gives them a sly smile.
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Emotion is felt across the stadium as Board of Education Vice President Sharon Burke gets called up to give her daughter Allegra her diploma.
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After a long four years, Adrian Osorio has his graduation credentials in hand and is ready to look ahead.
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The wind is no match for Michelle Cando—now that she’s a Port Chester High School graduate, she’s ready to conquer the world.
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With elegance and grace, Frances Fevrier marches up to Assistant Superintendent of Business Philip Silano to accept her degree along with a handshake.
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With cheers, claps and chest bumps, loved ones of Ryan Gagnon go wild when his name is called to walk across the football field.
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Finally done! Ronald Harris proudly holds up his diploma and motions toward his family, who found a front-row spot to watch him graduate.
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With a degree in hand, Sashenka Herrera is ready to party. She dances down the aisle as one of the newest Port Chester High School alumnae.
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Can you tell Ian Orellana is pumped? Balancing his bright blue cap on his curly head of hair, he bursts into laughter after getting to stride across the football field.
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She did it! Allison Recinos almost seems in disbelief to decisively be done with high school.
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Free at last, Pedro Goncalves faces the sky as he grasps his degree, embracing the moment he becomes a Port Chester High School graduate.
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Nothing can stop Olivia Tejeda as she dances and heads down the aisle with her diploma in hand.
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The Class of 2024 are students no more! Andrea Vargas cheers toward loved ones after she gracefully accepts her degree.
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Friends gather around Ava Osorio as she takes a group picture in celebration of their big accomplishment.
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With tears in her eyes, Miah Morban hugs her grandmother Irma Espejo after the ceremony ends and loved ones rush the field to celebrate with their graduates.
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Elisavet Ascencio puts on a giddy face as she marches into the stadium to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance.”
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Momentarily returning to Port Chester High School, retired Assistant Principal Fortunato DiRenno makes an appearance to support his former students and say “hi” to families.
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Soon-to-be graduate Bryan Ramirez takes the spotlight and sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the start of commencement.
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Bayron Aguirre and Brian Aguilera approve of the future! After spotting the camera during the graduation ceremony, they flash a thumbs up.
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Board of Education President Lou Russo shares words of wisdom with the Class of 2024 graduates.
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Lennon Anderson is off to change the world with a smile on her face and diploma in hand.
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Sabrina Contreras shows off her fresh diploma as she walks by the Port Chester High School flag.
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Jonathan DelCid points to loved ones as he struts down the aisle.
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Anthony Escobedo has clear pride, and gratitude. After his name is called, he goes out of his way to shake the hand of Principal Luke Sotherden, who proudly watches as the former student walks down the aisle.
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Excitement radiates behind Cindy Laynes’s soft smile as she holds her diploma, taking a beat before walking back to her seat.
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Yanisa Manderson illuminates hope and sincerity, marching towards the future with her graduation credentials.
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In a sweet moment to remember, Board of Education member Chrissie Onofrio embraces her daughter Jessica Onofrio Franceschini after awarding her a diploma.
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Board of Education member Rob Dominguez shakes hands with Dachesca Payano Abreu to award her a diploma.
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Caps go up as the Class of 2024 officially become Port Chester High School alumni.
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