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Smithtown HS East Students Select Commencement Speaker

"I was honestly so shocked, this is a great honor. I had so many deserving classmates, I can't wait to see you all at graduation."

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Smithtown High School East senior, Rabia Chattha, pictured with Principal Robert Rose, has been selected as the High School East honor speaker for this year’s upcoming graduation ceremony.
Smithtown High School East senior, Rabia Chattha, pictured with Principal Robert Rose, has been selected as the High School East honor speaker for this year’s upcoming graduation ceremony. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)

SAINT JAMES, NY — Rabia Chattha was selected by her peers as the honor speaker for the 2025 Smithtown High School East graduation ceremony, the Smithtown Central School District announced.

Chattha was chosen by her fellow Gold Cord recipients, reflecting her outstanding academic achievements, leadership and the respect of her peers.

"I was honestly so shocked, this is a great honor," Rabia said in a news release. "I had so many deserving classmates, I can’t wait to see you all at graduation."

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Chattha is currently president of Science Olympiad and Relay 4 Life. She is an officer of the Math Honor Society and is in multiple other honor societies. Chattha is also member of the varsity track and cross-country team.

Graduation day is scheduled for Thursday, June 26.

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