Oh the places these East Meadow graduates will go! See the pictures from their graduation day

On June 23 and 24, graduates from W.T Clarke High School and East Meadow High School, respectively, took their final steps as high schoolers. Crowds of cheering family members, friends and school officials welcomed the graduates as they walked to their seats waiting excitedly to hear their name and receive their diploma.

At EMHS, Valedictorian Addison Baroukh, Salutatorian Kenneth Chan and Class President Mikayla Verdi were three students that had the opportunity to address their classmates.

“We’ve all faced difficulties that have challenged us such as quarantining, online learning, social distancing, and more,” Chan said. “Remember how you fought those hardships despite the unfavorable situations. Remember how you triumphed over them and became the resilient person you are today.”

At Clarke, Valedictorian Matthew Vo, Salutatorian Shreejita Satpathy and Class President Amanda Abbatiello reflected on four unforgettable years at Clarke.

“Like many of us, I’m a little nervous about the future, but I’m also excited to see what we will accomplish,” Satpathy said. “Embrace the uncertainty that you’re feeling right now because it’s normal to feel that way. Enjoy this moment and enjoy all of your success. Just remember that we’ve done so many incredible things just to make it to this day.”

At the end of the ceremonies, claps and cheers erupted as the graduates tossed their caps in the air. Blue and cardinal rained down on the new school alum as they remember their time as jets and rams.