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Mattituck High School Class of 2016 celebrates graduation: Photos

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Members of the Mattituck High School Class of 2016 turned their tassels and tossed their caps Saturday at the school’s 102 annual commencement ceremony.

The graduating class of more than 115 walked off to the sound of David Bowie’s “Changes,” never to return to the school again as seniors.

The morning ceremony included speeches from valedictorian Katherine Hoeg and salutatorian Jack Dufton, who you can read more about here. For more on the entire Class of 2016 pick up this week’s edition of The Suffolk Times on newsstands Thursday.

Steve DeCaro gives the benediction. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Steve DeCaro gives the benediction. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Valedictorian Katherine Hoeg gives her speech. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Valedictorian Katherine Hoeg gives her speech. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Class president Greg Sheryll leads students in the turning of the tassels. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Class president Greg Sheryll leads students in the turning of the tassels. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
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Salutatorian Jack Dufton after receiving diploma. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Salutatorian Jack Dufton after receiving diploma. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Salutatorian Jack Dufton gives a speech quoting Dorey from "Finding Dorey." (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Salutatorian Jack Dufton gives a speech quoting Dorey from “Finding Dorey.” (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Jennifer Foster is the guest speaker from the class of 1991. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Jennifer Foster is the guest speaker from the class of 1991. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Members of the Mattituck High School Select Chorus sing “Don’t You (Forget About Me)." (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Members of the Mattituck High School Select Chorus sing “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Principal Shawn Petretti gives the opening remarks. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Principal Shawn Petretti gives the opening remarks. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Samantha Smilovich and Samuel Shaffery recite the invocation speech before the opening remarks  (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Samantha Smilovich and Samuel Shaffery recite the invocation speech before the opening remarks (Credit: Krysten Massa)
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Andreana Mineo leads in the Pledge of Allegiance. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Andreana Mineo leads in the Pledge of Allegiance. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
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Alison LePre, Maria Capichana, Gabriella Pagano, Artemis Pando, Victoria Pagano and Cassidy Arnzen. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Alison LePre, Maria Capichana, Gabriella Pagano, Artemis Pando, Victoria Pagano and Cassidy Arnzen. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Raven Janoski (left) and Taylor Berkoski. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Raven Janoski (left) and Taylor Berkoski. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
(Left to right) Phurlamu Sherpa, Sarah Goerler, John Batuello and Christina Hatzinikolaou. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
(Left to right) Phurlamu Sherpa, Sarah Goerler, John Batuello and Christina Hatzinikolaou. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Liam Gregg, Nick Mele and Caitlin Rivera. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Liam Gregg, Nick Mele and Caitlin Rivera. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
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Top: Austin Gao, Shane Uher, Griffin Rienecker, Elliot Lang, Brett Slack and Jake Gambaiani. Bottom: Rocco Genovese (right) and Ben Herbert. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Top: Austin Gao, Shane Uher, Griffin Rienecker, Elliot Lang, Brett Slack and Jake Gambaiani. Bottom: Rocco Genovese (right) and Ben Herbert. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Gabriella Pagano (left to right), Alison LePre, Maria Capichana, Eddie Dowling and Victoria Pagano. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Gabriella Pagano (left to right), Alison LePre, Maria Capichana, Eddie Dowling and Victoria Pagano. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Erin Feeny and Meghan McKillop. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
Erin Feeny and Meghan McKillop. (Credit: Krysten Massa)
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