Smithtown High School East Celebrates Class Of 2025

SAINT JAMES, NY — Smithtown High School East held its 110th commencement ceremony on June 26 at the school’s football field, the Smithtown School District announced.

Principal Robert Rose, in his final commencement speech before retirement, told the graduating seniors, "Your achievements have been nothing short of remarkable and your perseverance and commitment have paid off…I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every student here, those before you and the entire Smithtown community. Coming to Smithtown was one of the best things that ever happened to me."

Honor Speaker Rabia Chattha, who took a selfie with the graduating class prior to her speech, wanted her colleagues to know that grades aren’t everything.

"You are not defined by your grades," Chattha said. "You are not defined by the college you are
attending. You are not defined by the dozens of clubs you put on your resume. But you are defined by your passion. People will remember you for how you made them feel."

After each student received their diplomas, a turn of the tassels and a toss of the caps culminated the 2025 graduation ceremony.