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Class Of 2021 Graduates From Mineola High School

Mineola High School's 130th commencement ceremony on Saturday marked a new and exciting beginning for students.

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The Class of 2021 celebrated its success in high school with family and friends at Eisenhower Park in Westbury.
The Class of 2021 celebrated its success in high school with family and friends at Eisenhower Park in Westbury. (Courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District)

MINEOLA, NY — Mineola High School seniors gathered at Eisenhower Park on Saturday to receive their diplomas and celebrate the end of an important chapter in their lives.

The school's 130th commencement ceremony marks a new beginning for these students — whether it's going to college, traveling the world, or starting a new job.

Class President Meghan Heckelman delivered the welcome address, which was followed by speeches from valedictorian Julia Perrino, salutatorian Serena Koshy, Principal Dr. Whittney Smith, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Nagler. The speeches encouraged students to embrace change and looked back on how the senior class persevered amid pandemic uncertainty.

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The Class of 2021 was called up to the stage to receive their diplomas from Board of Education President Christine Napolitano and Vice President Margaret Ballantyne-Mannion.

Below are some highlights from the event:

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Principal Dr. Whittney Smith congratulated the graduates of the Class of 2021. (Courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District)
Board of Education President Christine Napolitano and Vice President Margaret Ballantyne-Mannion handed the graduates their diplomas as they crossed the stage. (Courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District)
Members of the Class of 2021 celebrated their graduation. (Courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District)
The 130th commencement ceremony was filled with musical performances from members of the senior class. (Courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District)
Members of the Class of 2021 celebrated their graduation. (Courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District)
The Class of 2021 turned their tassels and threw their caps into the air, signaling the completion of their high school careers. (Courtesy of Mineola Union Free School District)

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