With proud parents, siblings, friends, teachers, administrators and members of the Board of Education in attendance, the Class of 2018 received their diplomas during the 42nd commencement exercises on June 23.

Words of wisdom and congratulatory remarks on the accomplishments of the students were lauded by Superintendent of Schools Gerard Poole, Principal Frank Pugliese and Wildcat Athletic Club President Ed Troyano and set a tone of pride for all the graduates. Valedictorian Christian Wesselborg and salutatorian Calvin Schmalze also addressed their fellow classmates with gratitude for family and the close-knit school community and inspirational words of encouragement.

From the entire Shoreham-Wading River school community, congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2018.