We are thrilled to congratulate our first two graduates of the Class of 2024 – Joy Kim and Devyn Hailey Sparke!
Both students graduated yesterday morning, a week ahead of their peers, to accommodate their exciting next steps: Kim will be attending the United States Air Force Academy, and Sparke is headed to the United States Naval Academy. Both students will begin their service immediately, preventing them from attending their class’s regular graduation ceremony.
The graduation ceremony featured inspiring speeches from senior class President Daniela Cross, Student Council President Ellie Park, Valedictorian Zoe Chinda, Salutatorian Ryan O’Connell, Principal Mr. Nicholas Jantz, and Superintendent of Schools Mr. David Schneider. The national anthem was powerfully performed on electric guitar by Matthew Schneider.
In her valedictory address, Chinda encouraged the graduates with these words: “There will be obstacles in the future, no doubt. Areas that demand more of you than anything else ever has – but with the lessons of perseverance and simple hard work that your time at Bethpage has instilled in you, these obstacles will become opportunities to grow. I hope that your futures are filled with honor, courage, and unwavering determination.”
The ceremony concluded with the graduates joyfully tossing their caps into the air, followed by taking celebratory selfies on stage with Principal Jantz, Superintendent Schneider, and the entire audience.
