CARL RUSSO PHOTOS: The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. Friends, family, and faculty gathered to watch 679 students graduate by Head of School and master of ceremonies Victor Caraballo-Anderson.
Speeches were then given by keynote speaker Mayor Brian A. DePeña as well as Angel Salcé Noble and Nikki Ho, valedictorians of the Upper School Academy and Abbott Lawrence Academy, respectively.
Awards were given out by LHS principals before the awarding of diplomas and certificates. The event was also livestreamed on Youtube for those who could not attend in person.
Lawrence graduate, Devin Johnson sings the National Anthem to open the ceremony. He was awarded the Robert E. Sault Memorial Scholarship for excellence in dance or choir. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Milleana Ramos-Santiago runs back to her seat after grabbing her achievement cord from her family during the ceremony. Ramos-Santiago was awarded the Outstanding Female Athlete award. The 173rd. Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Mauricio Garcia waves to his family with excitement as another graduate waves to her family as she walks to her seat. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Myah Salvador, the recipient of the Charles and Ida Young medal, is congratulated after receiving her diploma. The gold medal is donated by the Young family and awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding originality and scholarship. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Almostapha Khiyaty hugs a faculty member after receiving his diploma as Victor Caraballo Anderson, Head of School, looks on. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Nikki Ho, Abbott Lawrence Academy graduate gives her Valedictory address. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Family members get the attention of their graduate at the start of the ceremony. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Angel Noble, Upper School Academy graduate gives his Valedictory address. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Milleana Ramos-Santiago runs back to her seat after grabbing her achievement cord from her family during the ceremony. Ramos-Santiago was awarded the Outstanding Female Athlete award. The 173rd. Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
As the sun sets, graduates cast long shadows on the field as they enter the stadium. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Honor Essayist, Anthony De Pena Nepomuceno gives his speech. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Milleana Ramos-Santiago waves to her family. Ramos-Santiago was awarded the Outstanding Female Athlete award. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Devin Johnson sings the National Anthem to open the ceremony. He was awarded the Robert E. Sault Memorial Scholarship for excellence in dance or choir. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
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Lawrence graduate, Devin Johnson sings the National Anthem to open the ceremony. He was awarded the Robert E. Sault Memorial Scholarship for excellence in dance or choir. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Milleana Ramos-Santiago runs back to her seat after grabbing her achievement cord from her family during the ceremony. Ramos-Santiago was awarded the Outstanding Female Athlete award. The 173rd. Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Mauricio Garcia waves to his family with excitement as another graduate waves to her family as she walks to her seat. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Myah Salvador, the recipient of the Charles and Ida Young medal, is congratulated after receiving her diploma. The gold medal is donated by the Young family and awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding originality and scholarship. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Almostapha Khiyaty hugs a faculty member after receiving his diploma as Victor Caraballo Anderson, Head of School, looks on. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
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Nikki Ho, Abbott Lawrence Academy graduate gives her Valedictory address. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
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Family members get the attention of their graduate at the start of the ceremony. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
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Angel Noble, Upper School Academy graduate gives his Valedictory address. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
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Lawrence graduate, Milleana Ramos-Santiago runs back to her seat after grabbing her achievement cord from her family during the ceremony. Ramos-Santiago was awarded the Outstanding Female Athlete award. The 173rd. Lawrence High School graduation ceremony was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
As the sun sets, graduates cast long shadows on the field as they enter the stadium. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
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Honor Essayist, Anthony De Pena Nepomuceno gives his speech. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
Lawrence graduate, Milleana Ramos-Santiago waves to her family. Ramos-Santiago was awarded the Outstanding Female Athlete award. The 173rd Lawrence High School graduation was held Friday night, May 31, in Veterans' Memorial Stadium. 5/31/2024
- Carl Russo/Staff photo
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