Education

PHOTOS: Southold graduates class of 2015

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Photos by Katharine Schroeder

Southold High School graduated its 109th class on Saturday, with 94 percent of this year’s grads going on to further education.

Valedictorian Julia Saccamano and salutatorian Emily Pressler both spoke to the crowd at the high school.

For a complete list of graduates and bios on the valedictorian and salutatorian, pick up a copy of the July 2 The Suffolk Times for the special graduation section.

Scroll through for more photos of the graduates.

Photos by Katharine Schroeder

 A group of friends pose just before the ceremony.
A group of friends pose just before the ceremony.
Sean Moran with his "lovely ladies."
Sean Moran with his “lovely ladies.”
Jasmie Clasing, Will Tondo, Morgan Walter.
Jasmie Clasing, Will Tondo, Morgan Walter.
Graduates pose in the hallway on their way to the ceremony.
Graduates pose in the hallway on their way to the ceremony.

Jonna Franke and Jennifer Membreno.
Jonna Franke and Jennifer Membreno.
Lexi Leonard, Thomas Messana, Grace O'Donnell.
Lexi Leonard, Thomas Messana, Grace O’Donnell.
Heading up the hall toward graduation.
Heading up the hall toward graduation.
Juliane Van Gorden, Will Tondo, Nick VanMater.
Juliane Van Gorden, Will Tondo, Nick VanMater.

Jenna Standish, Ida Mollica, Winter Wilcenski.
Jenna Standish, Ida Mollica, Winter Wilcenski.
Ryan DiGregorio gives Will Tondo a hand.
Ryan DiGregorio gives Will Tondo a hand.
Graduates on their way to the ceremony.
Graduates on their way to the ceremony.
Graduates on their way to the ceremony.
Graduates on their way to the ceremony.
Julia Saccamano, Valedictorian.
Julia Saccamano, Valedictorian.

Emily Pressler, Salutatorian.
Emily Pressler, Salutatorian.
Students during the ceremony.
Students during the ceremony.
William R. Galati, Principal.
William R. Galati, Principal.
David Gamberg, Superintendent of Schools.
David Gamberg, Superintendent of Schools.
Kaitlyn Kettenbeil receives a $330,000 scholarship to the US Merchant Marine Academy.
Kaitlyn Kettenbeil receives a $330,000 scholarship to the US Merchant Marine Academy.

Paulette Ofrias, president of the Board of Education, hands out diplomas.
Paulette Ofrias, president of the Board of Education, hands out diplomas.
Judi Fouchet, vice president of the Board of Education, hands out one of dozens of awards and scholarships.
Judi Fouchet, vice president of the Board of Education, hands out one of dozens of awards and scholarships.
The Choral Ensemble sings.
The Choral Ensemble sings.

Principal William R. Galati addresses the graduates.
Principal William R. Galati addresses the graduates.
Megan Van Bourgondien was the recipient of the Jimmy Koslosky Memorial Scholarship.  Here she is shown with Jimmy's parents, Jim and Tina.
Megan Van Bourgondien was the recipient of the Jimmy Koslosky Memorial Scholarship. Here she is shown with Jimmy’s parents, Jim and Tina.
 A hug between friends.
A hug between friends.
Saying goodbye.
Saying goodbye.
 The tossing of the hats.
The tossing of the hats.

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