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NORTH SHORE HS COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 2023

Congratulations 2023 North Shore High School Graduates!
Hats off to you in the future!

It was a cloudy day on Friday, June 23, 2023, but that didn’t dampen spirits as the North Shore High School seniors donned their caps and gowns for the 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Parents, families, and administrators happily gathered in the gymnasium at North Shore High School to watch the ceremony led by Principal Eric Contreras. Speakers included Superintendent Dr. Christopher Zublionis, Valedictorian Ava Bartoli, Salutatorian Ruben Shonik, and North Shore Board of Education President Mr. David Ludmar.

Congratulations to all the North Shore High School graduates and their families who attended the 2023 Commencement Ceremony. To begin the ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiancewas led by Senior Class Co-Presidents Romolo Fabiili and Michael Granelli followed by the “Star Spangled Banner” sung by Gregory Saridakis accompanied by members of the North Shore High School orchestra conducted by Mr. Jason Domingo.

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Valedictorian: Ava Bartoli
Salutatorian: Ruben Shonik

Principal Eric Contreras congratulated his seniors and praised them on this wonderful milestone. He said that they were a special class who expressed how much friendships matter. In honor of Nicholas Pedone, who would have graduated today, they asked if a seat could be reserved and decorated for him. Everyone then stood and applauded Mr. and Mrs. Pedone who were in the audience. Principal Contreras continued, “Here at North Shore you have also been individual beautiful shining stars in your own individual journeys. And at the same time, you have all been one beautiful constellation of stars in the midnight sky. Just like actual constellations, you have shone individually, and you have also collectively have made each other brighter…”

In addition, both Superintendent Dr. Christopher Zublionis and Board of Education President Mr. David Ludmar spoke to the graduating seniors. During the “Presentation of Class” each senior was called to the podium to receive their diplomas. Upon completion, Principal Contreras stated that they had fulfilled all the New York State High School requirements to graduate. To a loud round of applause by all of those in the audience, the graduates joyously tossed their hats in the air!

Congratulations Class of 2023!

At the conclusion of the 2023 Commencement Ceremony, the North Shore Alma Mater was led by Aidan Tandy and Liam Tandy. Principal Contreras thanked all the parents and their families in the audience and said to his seniors, “In the spirit of Nick, fight hard, smile big, and take care of each other. I love you I love you, and I am proud of you. You are my stars, our stars, and your parent’s stars. Come back and visit.” Principal Contreras then wished all his seniors the best of luck in the future! Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

Article by Shelly Newman

Photos by Adrienne Daley