John Rieger, president of WSWHE BOCES Board of Education, was the first to speak to the almost 300 students who sat eagerly awaiting their walks across the stage.
“You have truly set the standard for future classes at BOCES,” Rieger said. “Future classes will find it hard to exceed what you have accomplished, and I wish you well on your future endeavors.”
James Dexter, the district superintendent of schools, also had kind words for the new graduates.
“Each of you should be proud this evening,” Dexter said.
“Your personal achievements here have positioned you well for the future,” Dexter continued. “Now it’s your time to shine and set new goals for yourself—where will you be five years from now?”
A graduating cosmetology student named Sabrina was chosen as the student speaker for the ceremony and closed out the speaking portion of the graduation with an inspiring message to her fellow graduates.
“This is the future of the real world, and we are ready,” Sabrina said. “We are great representatives for the center. We have it in us to shine—we’ve left our footprint here. Where else are you going to leave your footprint?”
