School officials at Cornwall Central High School read the names of graduates who have committed to military service and asked family members in the audience with military service to stand and be recognized.

"We know that the freedom we enjoy would not be possible without the bravery and sacrifice of those who answer the call to serve," Principal Catherine Wilhelm said while introducing the recognition. She called several graduates by name and noted their service intentions, including Simon Bowen (United States Army, enlisted), Austin Colson (Norwich University Army ROTC), Daniel Degnan (appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point), Dylan Maldonado (United States Army reserves, enlisted), Zachary McCormick (United States Army, enlisted), Saray Stevenson (United States Army, enlisted), and Mateo Soto (United States Army National Guard, enlisted) as they were read in the transcript.

Wilhelm then asked any parents, family members, friends or honored guests in attendance who have served or are presently serving in the armed forces to stand to receive recognition for their service.

The acknowledgments were ceremonial and part of the commencement program; no district actions or enlistment verifications were recorded in the transcript.