RSS 2.0 FeedJuly 1, 2010, Wantagh Seaford Citizen
Black and gold hats fly!
Wantagh High School salutes its graduates.
by Lauren Urban
Wantagh students bid fairwell to their black and gold humble abode when the 55th Annual Commencement exercises for Wantagh High School’s Class of 2010 took place on Lawrence Field, Friday, June 25, at 5:30 p.m.
The high school band, directed by Mindy Dragovich, led the procession of graduates, draped in black and gold, as they walked proudly around the track to their seats. Wantagh High School Principal Carolyn Breivogel compared life to the many peaks and valleys of a mountain in her welcoming speech and referenced lyrics from Miley Cyrus’ song “The Climb.” “Class of 2010, enjoy your ‘climb’” she concluded.
Jean Quinn, president of the Wantagh Board of Education, added to Ms. Breivogel’s nature analogy. She said, “You, [the graduates] are the most precious natural resources our world has today.” Dr. Lydia Begley, superintendent of Wantagh public schools, asked the graduates, who she referred to as “the future leaders of America,” what motivates and inspires them. “The answer to this question lies deep within your own heart,” she said.
Senior Class Co-Presidents Tracy Behringer and Jessica Way joked about their class’ hardships, such as losing the cafeteria’s infamous honey mustard during senior year. On a more serious note, the co-presidents expressed their appreciation for the school by announcing the class gift – a new barbecue grill for sporting events and funding for the 2011 golf team. Valedictorian Tyler Wasserman thanked his fifth grade teacher Mrs. Duffner, “who said [he would] be making this speech for eight years now.” Salutatorian Talia Cohen concluded, “As we move forward...we take with us the lessons we’ve learned in Wantagh...We can spread the Wantagh spirit wherever we go.” Congratulations, Class of 2010!
Keep spreading the “Wantagh spirit”!
Lauren Urban is a 2008 graduate of Wantagh High School.
