Hundreds of West Hempstead Secondary School seniors, dressed in black caps and gowns, celebrated their graduation during the district’s commencement ceremony on June 28 at the Tilles Center at LIU Post.
Family members, friends, faculty and administrators gathered to honor the Class of 2026 as graduates received their diplomas and prepared for the next chapter of their lives.
The ceremony featured remarks from valedictorian Victoria Hasan, salutatorian Valerie Schreck and senior class president Jayden Leslie, who reflected on the class’s achievements and encouraged their classmates to embrace the future.
Superintendent Dan Rehman and Principal Joseph Pumo also addressed the graduates, reinforcing the district’s theme, “WHe Rise Together,” while recognizing the perseverance, leadership and accomplishments of the graduating class.
The ceremony concluded with the traditional turning of the tassels and cap toss, marking the official graduation of the Class of 2026.
