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It may not have been a customary handshake, but North Shore High School graduate Alexandra Bayon was happy to elbow-bump Superintendent Dr. Peter Giarrizzo as she received her diploma.

North Shore High School celebrates the class of 2020

North Shore High School’s 220 graduating seniors lined up on school grounds to receive their diplomas at graduation June 26, following weeks of speculation whether an in-person ceremony would … more

By Mike Conn | 7/2/20

Graduates stood on the Mepham field as administrators called their names during diploma distribution.

Mepham High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Kennedy senior Hu Cheung strolled along Cougar Walk during one of the school’s graduation ceremonies on June 27.

Kennedy High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

Micah Bristol lined up for his June 27 graduation ceremony at Calhoun High School.

Calhoun High School graduates the class of 2020

The graduating class of 2020 was celebrated at 18 ceremonies on the Wellington C. Mepham, Sanford H. Calhoun and John F. Kennedy High School football fields, spread out across three days in order to … more

7/1/20

The graduating eighth-graders from Our Lady of Peace were celebrated at a ceremony in the parking lot of New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook.

Our Lady of Peace's class of 2020 celebrates graduation at Lynbrook Elks Lodge

The New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook recently permitted Our Lady of Peace School to use the facility to honor the graduating eighth grade class of 2020. more

6/25/20

Anna Rath, left, and Arpie Bakhshian were named salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, for Lynbrook High School’s class of 2020.

Lynbrook High School val, sal hope to help community in the future

Though the coronavirus and remote learning impacted their senior years, Lynbrook High School valedictorian Arpie Bakhshian and salutatorian Anna Rath said they were proud to represent their class and excited for the future. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School class of 2020 valedictorian Zackary Hirashima.

East Rockaway val, sal reflect on school spirit, look ahead

As they look back on their four years at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School and toward their futures, valedictorian Zackary Hirashima and salutatorian Gianna Wayar both remembered how the small class consistently came together to support one another. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

Mary Lou Langdon's kindergarten class at Saw Mill Road School in North Bellmore bought lunch for the emergency room staff at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

Saw Mill Road kindergarten parents feed frontline workers

With classroom parties canceled along with in-person instruction, the class parents of Mary Lou Langdon's kindergarten class at Saw Mill Road School in North Bellmore had some money leftover to … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 6/12/20

Katherine Melissinos received a congratulatory lawn sign to honor her graduation.

Showing signs of support for East Rockaway High School graduates

East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School staff surprised the class of 2020 by delivering congratulatory lawn signs to their homes on May 26. more

6/11/20

Anna Rath, left, and Arpie Bakhshian are the salutatorian and valedictorian of Lynbrook High School’s class of 2020. The district is planning a July 22 ceremony.

Lynbrook school officials reveal graduation plans

With the coronavirus pandemic leaving many plans in limbo, administrators at Lynbrook Public Schools announced that they are hoping for an in-person ceremony on July 22. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/11/20