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Hauppauge High School certifies Class of 2025 at commencement ceremony
Summary
Hauppauge High School held its 2025 commencement June 2, featuring student speeches, a class gift announcement, recognition of graduates joining the armed services and Superintendent Don Murphyofficially certifying the class under authority of the New York Board of Regents.
Hauppauge High School held its commencement for the Class of 2025 on June 2, where Superintendent Don Murphy certified students as graduates under authority of the Board of Regents of the State of New York.
The ceremony, emceed by Principal Joe Wykhorst, included remarks from student leaders, the classvaledictorian and salutatorian, a donation announcement from the senior class, a keynote from distinguished alumnus Tom Druckenmiller and closing remarks from Board of Education President David Barshay and Superintendent Don Murphy.
Why this matters: The ceremony marks the formal completion of secondary education for the graduating cohort, records several students committing to military service, and records a class gift and monetary donation intended to support future students — details community members and district leaders noted on the record.
Principal Joe Wykhorst opened the program and thanked staff, board members and district administrators for supporting students during their years at the…
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