In a sacred, thrilling, stress-filled, tear-stained yearly ritual, our area high school graduates are heading off to college, the next chapter in their journey to . . .
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9/1/16
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“Even as you get all dressed up and glow with the anticipation of this coming night, keep in mind that there will be times in your life that are painful and there will be many . . .
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5/19/16
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With commencement ceremonies taking place this weekend, we thought it would be valuable to share some words of wisdom with our newly minted high school graduates.
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6/26/14
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As students throughout our nation and here on Long Island graduate from college, they hope to start the next phase of their lives gainfully employed.
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5/22/14
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Roughly 200 pedestrians were killed on Long Island streets from 2010 to 2012, according to “The Region’s Most Dangerous Roads for Walking,” a report produced by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a non-profit organization committed to decreasing pedestrian fatalities. Eighty-eight died on Nassau County streets.
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By Kimberly Charles
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5/15/14
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As she addressed her fellow graduates last Sunday, West Hempstead High School’s valedictorian, Caroline Moyer Laurin, examined the true value of their high school diplomas.
“Our success is not …
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By Emily Webb
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6/25/13
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Quick: Where do East Coast hurricanes originate?
A. Antarctica
B. The Southern Ocean
C. The Sahara Desert
D. The Indian Ocean.
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12/6/12
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High school seniors all over the Herald’s coverage area are graduating. Tassels are moved, mortarboards are launched into the air and tears are shed by fellow grads, teachers, friends and relatives.
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6/28/12
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The mood was festive and celebratory on June 24 at the Tilles Center, where members of West Hempstead High School’s Class of 2012 walked the stage and happily accepted their diplomas.
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6/26/12
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As 1984 came to a close, it turned out that George Orwell’s Big Brother had not taken over the nation.
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6/21/12
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