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Glen Cove High School Graduation 2020: In Photos

The Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation Friday following months of uncertainty. Here's what it looked like.

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The Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation Friday following months of uncertainty. Here's what it looked like.
The Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation Friday following months of uncertainty. Here's what it looked like. (Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District.)

GLEN COVE, NY — Glen Cove High School's Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation Friday following months of uncertainty surrounding graduation ceremonies in the state. The outdoor commencement ceremony marked the end of a unique and memorable school year.

Graduates were split into five socially distanced ceremonies and were allowed to invite two guests. The students were spaced 6 feet from classmates and wore masks, a small tradeoff that did not put a damper on the excitement as students smiled and cheered as they walked onto the football field.

Principal Antonio Santana and Superintendent of Schools Maria Rianna reminded students the world is theirs to conquer, and that their dedication, kindness and positive outlook can take them anywhere.

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Senior class valedictorian Nicole Khaimov, salutatorian Megan Fahey, honorarian Caitronia Greene and Class Presidents Carina Gigliotti and Victoria Xikas all gave speeches to their classmates through prerecorded speeches that were livestreamed to the school's website.

The district congratulated the Class of 2020.

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Below are photos from the ceremony.

Twin sisters, Kamiya and Kamaya Ephraim stand outside of the Glen Cove High School prior to their graduation ceremony on Friday, June 26. Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District.
Michele D’Ambrosio smiles during the pledge of Pledge of Allegiance. Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District.
Principal Antonio Santana speaking to the Class of 2020. Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District.
A Glen Cove High School graduate tosses his cap after receiving his diploma. Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District.

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