Westhampton Beach High School's Class Of 2021 Graduates

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — After unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic, Westhampton Beach High School's Class of 2021 received their diplomas Friday at the school's 113th commencement ceremony.

During the evening event, Superintendent of Schools Michael Radday and High School Principal Christopher Herr congratulated the students on their academic, athletic, and extracurricular accomplishments and their community service contributions.

Valedictorian Jacqueline Glaser and salutatorian Jade Hawkesworth both spoke about perseverance and the future, the district said. Senior class historian Ellen Floegel reflected on class memories, while senior Jane Paulson shared her own poem. The symphonic choir closed with a performance of “Stand Together” by Jim Papoulis.

After accepting their diplomas and tossing their caps, the graduates joined a final procession off the football field toward their next chapter.