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SUPERINTENDENT, GORDON C. SMITH

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As we look for unique ways to celebrate the accomplishments of the East Longmeadow High School Class of 2020 during this very challenging and unique time defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, we will never forget that the Class of 2020 has been learning, growing, maturing, and positively impacting the East Longmeadow Public School community for the past thirteen years. We have enjoyed your collective enthusiasm and spirit as a class, been awed by your lofty academic achievement, impressed by your athletic success, enthralled by your creativity in art and music, and humbled by your ever present willingness to give back to each other and the community. We celebrate all that you have

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accomplished throughout your time in ELPS from kindergarten through 12th grade.

COVID-19 does not define the Class of 2020; it is merely

another challenge that you have met along your journey. The grace, energy, grit, and determination with which you have met this challenge has been inspiring to all of us. Ironically, it has helped bring us closer together while we practice social distancing, requiring more communication, collaboration, and cooperation as new and unique plans are developed during your senior spring. You have shown incredible fortitude throughout all of this. This only adds to your legacy as a senior class. I have no doubt that the ELHS Class of 2020 will continue to achieve great things as they move on from ELHS. I wish them all of the best, and I thank them for the incredible example they provided all of us this spring.

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The dictionary defines special as: distinguished by some unusual quality, being in some way superior, or held in particular esteem. I define it as The East Longmeadow Class of 2020. Not only has this class accomplished the remarkable feat that is graduating, but they have done it in the most unique of circumstances. Not only has this class remained a strong and cohesive family, but they have done it whilst demonstrating a stern unflinching resolve at everything that has been thrown at them. I feel as though I speak for every senior when I say that it was a glorious honor to have been a part of this class. We will look back at the memories we have forged together and in the years to come they will become legendary. Although the year did not go the way we wanted it to go, there is a special beauty in the way things turned out for us.

A beauty hollow and deep like a sculpture. I write these things so that we, The American Class of 2020, may go into the next chapter of our lives commanding respect because we have weathered a storm, and we

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CLASS PRESIDENT, ABEL-GOUBADIA EDWARD

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will weather more with the same absolute and unwavering resolve that we have shown throughout this pandemic. To end, I would like to thank you all for giving me memories worth remembering.

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CONGRATULATIONS class of 2020

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CLASS PRESIDENT, SOPHIE LEMIRE My name is Sophie Lemire and I have had the opportunity to be the president of the Class of 2020 at Longmeadow High School for four remarkable years. The circumstances that led me to writing this piece may not be ideal but I am humbled to be able to share some insight into the excellence of the people I get to call my peers. Senior year is distinguished by prom, graduation, parties and those final days together. Nevertheless, recent events have forced me to look deeper and realize that being a senior is so much more than the traditions that come along with it. Being a senior is every moment, big or small, since you walked into your first day of kindergarten. It is every teacher you've had and friend you've made. It is every test you've passed and every

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homework assignment you've completed. Although this is not at all what we envisioned the end of our senior year to look like we will now be entering the world enlightened. I stand firm

in the notion that who we are is by no means what happens to us but rather how we respond.

Watching the response of seniors at Longmeadow High School to the global pandemic has been nothing short of inspiring. I’ll be honest, for a while it stung. A lot was taken from graduating seniors across the country but a lot was also taken into perspective. Before the losses could even be processed my peers began to prompt the question “How do we help?” A universal sense that we needed to embrace this moment as an opportunity to move forward to create a better world embodied the spirit of my class. This attitude is not limited to the 250 (give or take) bright and ambitious seniors at Longmeadow high school but rather the Class of 2020 as a whole. We are the

generation who will be shaping the “new normal” and with so much uncertainty there are few limitations on what we can accomplish. At Longmeadow high school, the Class of 2020 is a class of artists, activists, engineers, entrepreneurs, mathematicians, musicians but most importantly a class of friends.

Being friends is the most powerful thing we can be because no one does big things by themselves. If we are going to come out stronger on the other side of this pandemic we need to do it together. The Class of 2020 is an example of what togetherness looks like. Whether my classmates are going to college, entering the workforce or joining the armed forces I know each and every one of them has too much to say to remain complacent and accept life for the

way it is. I cannot wait to see them utilize the power they have been given and voice their ideas to continue to make a better world. Even before the Corona virus outbreak we were entering a world of inequality; a world where our futures, democracy and planet were at risk. Now we are entering this world as it is at a standstill.

Class of 2020, don't rebuild, build new. Build back better.

Build a world that is kind, just and whole. We’ve been labeled as a generation of progressive change so let’s live up to that because if anyone is going to do it, it's the Class of 2020. Longmeadow High School seniors and the Class of 2020 in its entirety demand a better world and will stop at nothing to get it.

SUPERINTENDENT, MARTIN O’SHEA To the LHS Class of 2020, It has been my pleasure to watch you grow and learn as a talented, hardworking and spirited class. I am saddened that you did not have the opportunity to enjoy many traditional senior events because I know how hard you have worked and how much joy you have given your families, your teachers and this community.

Yet, I also know how much spunk, spirit and pride you have. I know how connected you are and how creative you are.

These qualities will sustain you and propel you to brighter

days, which most assuredly lie ahead.

Please know that your friends, families, teachers, administrators and this entire community honor and appreciate your accomplishments and contributions as members of the Class of 2020.

My very best wishes to you as you soon start your lives as proud graduates of Longmeadow High School.

Respectfully, Superintendent O’Shea

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Longmeadow High School: Vision of the Graduate The Longmeadow High School Vision of the Graduate is a holistic description of the skills, understandings, and dispositions that students should strive to attain by graduation. These competencies should be embedded into learning activities and experiences across multiple disciplines. The Vision of the Graduate serves as a guide for work and decision-making at Longmeadow High School.

Accountability Students will ● Accept responsibility for their decisions and actions ● Academically: including, but not limited to, adhering to the student handbook, making up missed classes and work, arriving to school and class on time, and meeting deadlines. ● Socially: including, but not limited to, interacting respectfully with peers, staff, and the physical surroundings; following acceptable use policies for technology; and appropriately representing LHS during co-curricular activities. ● Engage thoughtfully and seriously in their learning and growth. ● Prepare physically and mentally for each class and activity. ● Contribute to the well-being of the larger community.

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Independence Students will ● Utilize individual strengths and work on weaknesses. ● Advocate for themselves by seeking support and resources. ● Develop personal goals and take steps to meet them. ● Make useful adjustments as situations change. ● Learn to make healthy choices for overall wellness. ● Develop resilience by responding constructively to initial failures and mistakes. ● Understand that individual actions, effort, and hard work lead to achievement.

Problem Solving Students will ● Identify and analyze problems in a well-organized, logical manner. ● Gather and interpret relevant information by using a variety of strategies such as consulting valid resources and collaborating with others. ● Make connections and apply previous knowledge to new situations. ● Apply knowledge and skills to solve problems. ● Evaluate solutions and effectively reflect upon results.

Critical Thinking Students will ● Demonstrate curiosity. ● Demonstrate innovation and creativity. ● Support ideas with evidence. ● Analyze and evaluate the validity and relevance of texts, arguments, and ideas. ● Distinguish between fact, opinion, inferences, and assumptions. ● Synthesize information from a variety of sources to form a position. ● Demonstrate accurate and insightful understanding of complex ideas.

Collaboration Students will ● Participate actively and responsibly in a group setting by respectfully listening to others, sharing ideas, and working towards a common goal. ● Respect all group members by encouraging one another’s efforts, accepting and offering honest feedback, and working to create a productive environment. ● Take ownership of the successes and failures of the group by living up to individual responsibilities. ● Recognize the variety of ways individuals contribute to the success of the whole group. ● Cooperate, compromise, and consider different viewpoints to reach consensus.

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Communication Students will ● Write clearly and effectively for various purposes and audiences. ● Speak and present effectively for various purposes and audiences. ● Listen attentively. ● Engage in productive dialogue and ask useful questions. ● Represent ideas thoughtfully, ethically, and respectfully. ● Demonstrate an awareness of positive and negative non-verbal language. ● Understand the perspective of others and consider diverse points of view

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CLASS PRESIDENT, PETER MENTEKIDIS

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SUPERINTENDENT, TODD GAZDA

LHS Superintendent, Todd Gazda.

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You, the Class of 2020, have now reached the end of your public school career, but that end is much different than we anticipated when this school year started. Your class has the dubious distinction of being the Ludlow High School class graduating in the middle of a global pandemic. Although, your principal, teachers, parents and our community have done everything they could to

make the conclusion of your senior year special and recognize your accomplishments, we know that we cannot replace your time together as a class that was lost.

We completely understand your disappointment in having your senior year cut short.

However, that disappointment should not overshadow the excitement and joy you feel in celebrating this achievement.

John F. Kennedy once noted, “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity.”

In times such as these, it is easy to become focused upon the danger and what has been lost. It is natural to be anxious and uncertain about what is to come. This crisis will alter our society in ways we are only beginning to understand. How we socialize and interact with each other will be different Please see Gazda page 14

This wasn’t supposed to happen. The original return-date was supposed to be Monday, March 29th. Then, another call came, pushing it back to April 8th. Yet another call came, and the date was pushed to May 4th. Then, finally, the final call came. As we were grimly expecting, our senior year had been officially canceled because of the Coronavirus.

I never thought of the coronavirus as something actually to be reckoned with. Early on, it seemed to be just another passing epidemic that would fizzle out come April. But it didn’t.

What was thought to be a forgettable, passing event that you’d read about on the bottom ticker of the news channel turned out to be an international crisis, making headlines and becoming internationally

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cently or something, you are very well aware that the world has screeched to a standstill.

And only now has our world begun to re-animate, little by little, one phase at a time.

My point here is that, well, my senior year was gone.

Even though the schools were closed, teaching was still happening. Like what every other school was turning to, our school took full advantage of the technology at hand.

Classes became Zoom meetings, and homework was seamlessly adapted from handing in papers to emailing photos and Word documents.

Even though we experienced our fair share of technological setbacks, classes were still able to resume.

But class was the last thing

infamous.

Of course, you don’t need me to remind you of what’s going on in the world at the moment. Unless you’ve been cryogenically re-animated re- Please see Mentekidis page 14

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than it was before. Education will look different than it did before. However, every crisis opens the door to new possibilities. The challenge for you will be to identify those opportunities and take advantage of them when they appear.

Throughout your life, you will inevitably face difficulties. Do not let opportunity pass you by nor let fear, anxiety or uncertainty rule your

life. By staying true to yourself and the values instilled in you by your parents, your teachers and your community, you will be able to get through the rough spots.

You are a now a high school graduate and no matter where you go from here be it the military, college or the workforce you will be presented with new opportunities and challenges to overcome. You will need to learn to recognize the difference, as challenges are frequently opportunities in disguise. Often times it is how we choose to view them that

makes the difference and in the end, that choice is yours.

Mark Twain once said “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Congratulations once again to the Class of 2020 for your accomplishment. I wish you all the best as you “throw off the bowlines” and leave here to pursue your dreams.

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on anybody’s mind. As the lockdown began to extend and extend, our senior events began to clash. Many were scared that the things we were supposed to have, memorable events that we have been waiting for, would have been up and canceled entirely. However, our class got lucky. Principal Nemeth and the rest of the administrative staff have been working endlessly with us, assuring that our senior events are not all dead to rights.

As class president, we have met several times over this quarantine through video conferencing to discuss exactly this. She and the rest of her team have made the best possible decisions possible for our events, given the circumstances.

And that is comforting: a massive relief, in fact. Something has been salvaged and preserved from this mess. We are lucky that we got our class night and senior farewell, even if they were virtual. Even though watching class night on a TV screen will never replace the actual feeling of being there and receiving the awards in person, some of the charm is still captured. We are even more lucky to have a graduation and a prom, this time somewhat in-real-life.

Sure, it was nowhere near what we imagined it to be, but it’s better than nothing. I did not want to have a drive through graduation, but I am lucky I am even getting a graduation. I

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know people who are expecting their diplomas in the mail. I have an opportunity to walk across a stage, in a cap and gown, and officially end my high school career for good. I did not want to have a prom in November, yet I am lucky that I am even getting a prom. There are so, so many people that are simply not getting a prom: far more than those that are not having a graduation.

I’ve had a lot of time to think over this quarantine, and there’s plenty of things I’ve come to learn. There are some I am reserving specifically for my class, but I would like to share two things that I believe anybody can take into their lives. Plus, I am already way over the word limit, so two is all I can really share.

Firstly, know that nothing is set in stone. Even the most concrete of plans are ultimately built upon sand. Always be cautious, and never forget a backup plan. You never know what lurks around the corner.

Secondly, know that you are more adaptable than you know.

I did not react well to this quarantine at first. My routine was disrupted and I found myself at odds to adjust to this new way of life. Now, however, I find myself somewhat at balance during all of this. I have made a new routine regardless of the belief that I never would. Look at what I said earlier, even: in spite of the absurd situation, our school was still able to adapt. Never count yourself out, because you are far more flexible than you know.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Class of 2020!

The mission of Ludlow High School, with parent and community participation, is to provide a rigorous academic program to develop college bound and career ready young adults. We provide educational opportunities for students to work collaboratively and independently to acquire knowledge, analyze problems, and develop

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the 21st century skills necessary for making meaningful contributions to the global community. Students promote a safe environment by acting with responsibility, compassion and integrity.

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Leadership with character Integrity with compassion

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Best Wishes Class of 2020

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Michael Riley

VB Seniors- Madison Peacey, Syndney Kornacki, Aalyiah David, Angela Tobiasz, Fiona Campbel, Sophia Giza, Juliann Szemela , Alyssa Moore, Karoline Robak, Rachael Wilson

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JOB WELL DONE! Here’s to your exciting new future and all the happiness that comes with it.

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SUPERINTENDENT, STEVE HALE

Minnechaug Class of 2020

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To the members of the class of 2020, We are sorry. We are not sure if anyone has said those three words to you since March 12th. We are sorry that your special year was cut short. We are sorry your prom was delayed. We are sorry you did not get to celebrate your senior picnic.

We are sorry you never had another Calzone Day. We are sorry.

At the same time of feeling this sense of loss for you, we are so proud of you. We are proud of how you approached remote learning to earn your diploma. We are proud of how you cared for your siblings, your extended family, and your neighbors. We are proud of how you cared for your classmates.

There is no doubt that you are living through a moment we will read about in history books. A pandemic, social upheaval, a country more divided than it's been in decades...and

Superintendent, Steve Hale

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you have handled it in stride. I look forward to your leadership in our communities and country as you bring the change we need. You are the leaders of inclusion, of acceptance, and of kindness. We need you, our communities need you, Please see Hale page 21

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HALE Continued from previous page our nation needs you.

At the beginning of the school year, we all imagined that this would be a special year for the Class of 2020. Although it did not occur in the manner we all thought it would, you have been special to your parents and family, our educa-

tors, our school, and most importantly, to each other.

On the day you were born, your parents had two wishes; that you would one day find love and begin a family of your own someday, and that others would love you as they do. As you leave Minnechaug, always remember us, as loving you.

Best wishes, The educators and staff of the Hampden–Wilbraham Regional School District.

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Andrew John Aguilar Joseph Ward Albano Darien Matthew Alexander Ameer Al-Maliki Juan Alvarez Garces Tanner David Alves Luke Joseph Angelica Hannah Lynn Arel Carolynne Jude Avery Paige Marie Baker Lauren Jean Barry Mia Nicole Bartolucci Lauren Olivia Baskin Isabelle Reine Bergeron Nicholas Bernier Ann Maria Bianchi Abbie E. Boilard Francesca Rose Bongiorni Samantha Germaine Borsari Kasper Borucki Adam Brian Bredvik Joshua John Brennan Julia Grace Britton Nate S. Brown Taline Raqel Brubach Van Ohannes Brubach Brenden Scott Buckert Owen Robert Bullen Connor Owen IrvingBurnett Clark Thomas Butcher Aidan Mark Caban Erin Elizabeth Camire Isabella Capri Cardaropoli Nicola Marie Carnevale Jonathan Thomas Champagne Richie Chau Ada Cheng Thomas Cheng Gavin Linehan Connors Jayda Correa Griffin N. Cox Grace Collins Crochiere Joshua Scott Crombie Molly Bridgid Cronin Juliana D'Agostino Samantha Rose Daniele Victoria Ann Davenport Sage Veronica DeCarolis Jacob A. DeTomas Samantha Kate DeVine Victoria Anne Dias Haylee Joy Dietz

Julia Elizabeth DiNoia Ariana Theresa DiRico Sophia Elizabeth Dobosz Theodore Joseph Dobosz Briana Rose Doran Brian Thomas Douglass Samantha Druckenmiller Madison Grace Drumm Nicholas Daniel Duffy Aidan James Vincent Duquette Ty'Rell Allen Edmonds Ty'Ron Michael Edmonds Andrew Sebastian Esteves Natalie Melissa Falconer Amber Grace Farnham Isabella Ferrara Iain James Ferreira Olivia Ashley Ferreira Brianna Ferri Michael Francis Finnegan Raymond Thomas Fitzgerald II Riley Dennis Fitzgerald Ryan J. Fitzgerald Cornelius Michael Flynn Olivia Ann Foley Nicholas Thomas Ford Jacob Forni Nicholas F. Frangie Shawn Fryer Christian Patrick Fuehr Lindsay Marie Gagnon Azik Gamidov Evan Lee Garcia Phoenix-Star Sharon Gates Damian Ryan Gilrein Josalyn Rose Girard Matthew James Goewey Angel Gabriel Gonzalez Kelly Rose Goodwin Elizabeth Pamela Gore Landen Dale Gore Robert John Gossman Haley Rae Granger Brennan James Gravanda Bryan David Greene Collin Greenwood Olivia Marilyn Grout Ethan Parker Grycel Frank Nicholas Gulluni Zachary Noah Haislip-Hansberry Lillian Rose Hakala Tavis John Haluch

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Taylor Ann Hapgood Jacob Gary Hartling Tristan J. Hebert Hunter Phillips Hembdt Alex Michael Henry Alexis J. Herrera Mack James Hicklen Sofia Virginia Hickson John Delano Hill Michael C. Holloman-Anderson Isabella G. Hookailo Anthony Izzo Colby Joseph Jacek Edward Robert Jahn Benjamin Daniel Jalbert Chapin Olivia Jeannotte Jacqulyn Ann Jolicoeur Zeena Joseph Alexandra Izabela Karpinski

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Jeffrey Michael Kasper Jack Patrick Kennedy Jonah Perkins Kertenis Anna Lisa Kierkla Sumer Brielle King William Cameron Kline Samir Kolenovic Chase Konstantakos Samantha Nicole Kularski Filip Stanislaw Kumiega Lea Christine Kuselias Isabelle Labbe Mikayla Jin Langlois Jared M. LaPre Harrison Darryl Larson Maya Renee Latour Rachel Lynn Leahey Jacob LeBrasseur Kailey Elizabeth Leclerc

Gage Valentine Lee Jaehee Lee Jaeyoung Lee Nolah Birrane Lee Tatum Elizabeth Legere Isabelle Elaine Lemire Jashauna Amari Lewis Chris Li Alexandra Nicole Linarez Charmaine Liu Teddy Joseph Loddo Marina S. Long Wan Ho Lung Courtney Jennifer Lynn Daniel Michael MacGregor Mariah Maggie Mahabir Ryan Jeffrey Mann Joseph Francis Manning Ryan Marquez

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Julia Mary Mastrio Joseph Scott Maurer Grant John Maziarz Veronica Iris McDonald Griffin Farnam McQuade Kyla Rose Miller Isabella K. Minchella Syniya Y. Morris Siobhain Marie Murphy Jenna Louise Murray Stephen Anthony Mushenko Reagan Cole Nadeau Matthew Fitzgerald Neugebauer Kevin Ngo Preston Slater Niccum Kevin Niemiec Jasmine Nieves Julia Josephine Noel

Sophia Marie Noel Andrew Christopher Norris Conor Christopher O'Brien Parker Rei O'Brien Aidan Michael O'Connor Emma Grace O'Connor Riley John O'Connor Gabriella Lee Ofcarcik Julia Katherine O'Keefe Shelby Pace Andrew David Paquette Logan Paradis Janan Kamlesh Patel Austin Christopher Pedersen Yamalis Mia Perez-Moreno Mason Perham Joseph William Picard Marisa Rose Polhemus Allison Jordan Pollard

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Derek Michael Porcello William Wayne Prendergast Jr. Jacob Ryne Pronovost Caroline Elizabeth Quinn Olivia Grace Ranck Mason Li Raschi Kasi Shayla Ray Annina Grace Rettura Katherine Elisabeth Rettura Victoria Miranda Reyes Gavin Robert Rhindress Connor Anthony Richard Joseph Daniel Rita Emma Xavier Robinson John D. Robinson Jamison Mae Rohan Joesph Cameron Rosati Hannah Mary Ross Brian Alexander Rostowski

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Madison Jeanette Roy Savannah Jean Russell Rhiann Colene Ryan Sarah Elizabeth Sampson Madison Megan Sanborn Morgan Mary Sanborn John Nicholas Santaniello Taylor Gwendolyn Schirmer Natalie Lorraine Scott Maximus Peter Sepulveda Katie Lynn Shea Kelsey Jenna Sheehan Thomas Francis Sheehan II Isabella Siniscalchi Carly Ann Sleboda Caleigh Smith Nicholas Edward Smith Adam Nazem Soufan Charlotte Elaine Stark Gabriella Stellato Kelsey Alyssa Stewart Haley Stiles Daniel John Strand

Autumn Linn Strange Taylor Strum Michael Joshua Talaia Thomas Lynn Taylor Sydney Elizabeth Tenczar Jada Rose Thomas Brandon Marcus Thompson Maxiel J. Torres Anne Madeline Trebbe Alexandra Trombley Collin Trombley Loel Tronsky Samantha Anne VanZandt Tyler James Walsh Rylan Colby Walting Sydney Therese Webb Patrick Thomas Wilkinson Gabrielle Williams Madeleine Joan Wilson Samantha Wise Anna Youmell Gianna Violette Zeo

MINNECHAUG MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide a safe and academically challenging learning community where all members demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and respect.

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LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL

LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL

LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL

Congratulations!

So proud of you!

Congrats Grad!

Olivia Courchesne!

Lyssa Tyler!

We are so proud of you, Lily! Love, Mom, Dad, Mary, Emma and Julian

We love you 3000!

Mom, Dad, Cam & Cooper

We are SO proud of you!!! Love, Mom, Dad, Amanda, Bruce and Leelle

Way to Go!

Congrats Grad!

Lily Henshaw!

HALEIGH COLE!!!

Mary Jane Ditmar!

We are SO Proud of You! Congrats on committing to QU! Love, Dad & Mom

Love, Ned, Deb, Kyle, Sean, Cath, Taylor and Rosie We are so proud of you!

Congratulations!

Congrats Grad!

Aidan Bone!

Daniel Madden!

Congrats Grad!

Emily Catanzaro!

Congratulations Emily Catanzaro for graduating Longmeadow High School!

We are so proud of your academic accomplishments, Key Club involvement and contributions, and multiple business internships. All of the friends you’ve made will be friends for life (they’re all amazing!). Your ambition, drive, and compassion are impressive and will drive your future success! Love, Mom & Dad

Way to go!

Breandan Griffin!

Scholar, Soccer Star & Extra Special Grandson!

Love You Very Much, Don & Carolyn

So proud of you!

Emma MARCHETTA TURNE!

We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad & Avery Go Hofstra Pride!!

So proud of you!

Kristen Palwan!

Great Job Breandan!!!

Love Mom, Ryan and Kaitlyn

Congratulations!

Mary Jane Ditmar!

The sky’s the limit, Sweetheart! Go take the world by storm! Love, the MARCHETTA Crew

With the blink of an eye, you went from my little girl to a high school graduate.

You are about to embark in the next chapter of your life, and I am anxious to see it unravel because you are destined for nothing but success! Just remember…”Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success” – V. Kohli Love Mom

Clothes aren’t going to change the world, the women who wear them will.

- Anne Klein .Don’t be afraid to dream big and be amazing! We are so proud! Love, Danielle, Gab and Jared

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