The Rocky Point High School Class of 2019 began the next stage of their lives on Friday, June 28, as they officially celebrated their successes at the district’s annual Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony was laced with a number of special presentations to the graduates, as well as a number of poignant speeches.
In his final address to the graduates before retiring, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Ring said, “Now is the time to step up and step out. Do
the things you felt insecure doing in the past, and get out of your comfort zone, for if you spend your life inside your comfort zone, you will miss so very much. Outside of your comfort zone is where you will be more likely to attempt to achieve things you are certain you cannot.”
Valedictorian Bryant Liu, Salutatorian Joshua Vogel and Exhortation Speaker Michael Gunning each had an opportunity to address their peers, sharing words of remembrance from their time in spent in Rocky Point, as well as encouragement for the graduates’ new journey ahead.
A number of awards and scholarships were presented to members of the senior class before Rocky Point High School Principal Susann Crossan officially presented the candidates for graduation to all those in attendance.
The members of the Class of 2019 proudly crossed the graduation stage and received their diplomas, officially becoming alumni of the Rocky Point School District. The district extends its best wishes to the graduating seniors and wishes them much success in the years ahead.