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View All Spotlight Stories Commencement Brings Sunshine for Class of 2010
Much like the smiles on the graduates faces, the sun was radiant on that 25th day of June, which marked the final chapter for the Class of 2010’s education at East Islip High School. With mixed emotions of excitement and sadness, the graduates and their families gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion. “Our journey to this day has been an incredible experience … one we will never forget,” summarized Salutatorian Deanna Pandolfo on her time in the East Islip schools.
The ceremony, which included a special presentation of honorary diplomas to members of the Class of 1960, also featured musical performances from members of the senior class. With his son among the graduates, Board trustee Glenn Reed had the honor of addressing the crowd. He advised the class to always follow these five tips for life: look for someone to say thank you to, look for ways to volunteer, look for friendship, look for challenge, and always look for knowledge and never stop learning. Valedictorian Nela Tatur elaborated on this advice and urged her classmates, “As we all part ways, the most important thing is to not take life for granted. Enjoy life and love what you do.” The ceremony concluded with the traditional tossing of the hats and a recessional march.
