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Greenport’s Class of 2016 puts bow on graduation weekend

(Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

While their peers across the North Fork tossed their caps Saturday, as has become tradition Greenport’s senior class had to wait an extra day to graduate.  

More than 50 students wrapped up their high school educations at the school’s 135th commencement Sunday.

The lively ceremony included an encouraging commencement speech from class of 1994 Greenport High School graduate Dr. Omar Armstrong. 

Dr. Armstrong reminded graduates to think positively, work hard and make a plan. 

After several student speeches and remarks from valedictorian Liam Lieblein and salutatorian Rosemary Volinski, the class turned their tassels and headed out to the front lawn for the traditional and long awaited hat toss.

Principal Gary Kalish addresses the graduates in the hallway before the ceremony. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Principal Gary Kalish addresses the graduates in the hallway before the ceremony. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Graduate Aidan Pollock. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Graduate Aidan Pollock. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Elijah Smith and Jewel Stevens celebrate their upcoming graduation. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Elijah Smith and Jewel Stevens celebrate their upcoming graduation. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Excited students get ready to enter the auditorium. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Excited students get ready to enter the auditorium. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Superintendent David Gamberg welcomes graduates and their families. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Superintendent David Gamberg welcomes graduates and their families. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
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Commencement speaker Dr. Omar Armstrong. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Commencement speaker Dr. Omar Armstrong. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
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Salutatorian Rosemary Volinski. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Salutatorian Rosemary Volinski. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Valedictorian Liam Lieblein. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Valedictorian Liam Lieblein. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
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(Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
(Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
(Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
(Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
(Credit: Katharine Schroeder)