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High School Heroes In Port Jefferson

Students sprang to action when the fire alarm sounded during the class of 2022 commencement.

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Class of 2022 members Shane Hartig, Ryan Parmegiani, Peter Rizzo, Hunter Volpi, Andrew Patterson, Kasumi Layne-Stasik.
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Class of 2022 members Shane Hartig, Ryan Parmegiani, Peter Rizzo, Hunter Volpi, Andrew Patterson, Kasumi Layne-Stasik. (Courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District)

Press release from the Port Jefferson School District:

July 27, 2022

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School held a commencement ceremony that was a cause for celebration. As the Class of 2022 was being commended as the most recent alumni of the high school, the Port Jefferson Fire Department alarm sounded. Six students – Shane Hartig, Kasumi Layne-Stasik, Ryan Parmegiani, Andrew Patterson, Peter Russo and Hunter Volpi – firefighters for the community fire department, sprang into action. Proof that heroes can wear caps and gowns, too.

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