Gallery: Long Branch High School Graduation

The seniors were there for one another from their first day of kindergarten, and in the blink of an eye, they found themselves walking their final steps as Long Branch High School students. The Class of 2012 made an impact on the school when they entered into the high school as the first class to comply with the district’s Uniformity of Dress policy. Now the entire LB district is following the policy.

The seniors filled the hallways in anticipation of their Graduation on Friday June 15^th at the Long Branch Bresett Stadium. The stadium was jam-packed with family members smiling ear to ear. This was the moment that the seniors have anxiously awaited, dreamed about daily, and worked so diligently towards for the past thirteen years.

 “Find what you love to do and put everything into it,” Long Branch High School Principal, Mr. Vincent Muscillo said. Muscillo spoke during the graduation for the first time as head principal of the high school. He was able to watch the seniors grow into the wonderful adults that they are today. Muscillo said he is very proud of the class 2012 and wishes them all the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Aleah McKenzie and Ana Veloso each gave speeches during the graduation. McKenzie, the student council president of LBHS will be attending Penn State University in the fall. And Veloso, the valedictorian for the class of 2012 this year will be attending The College of New Jersey in the fall.

McKenzie said,”The experiences and lessons we have gained from our years at Long Branch will remain within our hearts and minds for the rest of our lives. I am so appreciative for the people that I met and the teachers that I had. I will miss you all!”