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The Graduating Class
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE CLASS of 2022
On June 5th, members of the Class of 2022 and their the Class of 2022 and their families gathered for the families gathered for the Baccalaureate Mass, followed Baccalaureate Mass, followed by Kellenberg Memorial’s by Kellenberg Memorial’s 35th Commencement 35th Commencement Exercises at Hofstra Exercises at Hofstra University. During his University. During his address to the graduates, address to the graduates, Bro. Kenneth Hoagland, S.M. Bro. Kenneth Hoagland, S.M. said, “Your parents have given said, “Your parents have given you a unique gift, a Catholic you a unique gift, a Catholic education in the Marianist education in the Marianist tradition. Continue to be responsible for that gift. First by being grateful (be sure to thank your parents today) and then by being generous by sharing the blessings you have received.”
Members of the Class of 2022 stand proudly with their candles, which were each lit by a faculty member to represent the light of Christ at the Baccalaureate Mass.
Bro. Kenneth Hoagland, S.M. with General Excellence Award recipients Kayla Benjamin and Amir Jeudy
Megan Monaghan delivers valedictory address.
Congratulations and may God bless and protect Derek Chicas, who has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
SENIOR
CELEBRATIONS
Members of the Class of 2022 shared many special moments together this spring, most notably the Senior Trip to “the happiest place on Earth” from April 28th to May 1st and the Senior Sendoff boat cruise along the Hudson River on June 2nd. From views of the Magic Kingdom to the Empire State Building, the seniors truly made memories together that are sure to last a lifetime.
Members of the Class of 2022 gather for a group shot with faculty members during the Senior Send-Off.
Chelsea Paillere, Rosa Gomez, and Perssys Diaz-Colocho
Fr. Daniel Griffin, S.M. ’02 celebrates Mass with Fr. Thomas Cardone, S.M. during the Senior Trip.
Lauren DeSantis and her friend had a scary good time on the Senior Trip.