Northport High School Class Of 2021 Graduates

Northport NY

30 June, 2021

1:25 PM

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NORTHPORT, NY — The Northport High School class of 2021 is officially moving on to the next chapter in life. The senior class celebrated graduation on Saturday alongside their peers and families at Tiger Stadium, according to the school distrct. Seniors gathered to be recognized for their accomplishments and receive their diplomas following four years of hard work. Principal Daniel Danbusky reflected on the difficult circumstances that students were forced to endure this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. He emphasized that he hopes the challenges will teach students about how to rethink what they have learned and adapt to the situations that life throws at them. "As we have moved through the last four years, I hope your dreams have been realized and have come alive," Danbusky said. "As you leave us, I charge you to find problems that need to besolved, rethink their solutions and allow pursuit to help shape you as you mature." Salutatorian Griffin Crafa and Valedictorian Ian Kaish offered words of encouragement and reflection to their classmates. Both spoke about their time at Northport High School and looking ahead towards the future. "The unknown can be terrifying, but it can also be exhilarating," Kaish said. "We have learned this from our time in Northport High School. "It's very easy to get caught up in wanting to succeed, but the only real way to succeed is by learning to embrace the journey and discovery." The school's choir performed, and then students at long last tossed their caps into the air to celebrate their last moments as high schoolers.