A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
More than two dozen Akwesasronon graduated from Massena High School on Friday, June 28.
Akwesasne grads from Massena High School dressed in traditional regalia and wore a purple sash with the Haudenosaunee flag emblem.
Massena High School graduates were all smiles as they proceeded into their Friday, June 28 commencement ceremony.
Alyvia P. Bush receives her high school diploma.
Allison K. Lazore receives her diploma from Massena High School.
Massena grads file into their seats at the start of the Friday, June 28 ceremony.
By Andy Gardner.
MASSENA – Over 150 students, including two dozen from Akwesasne, graduated from Massena High School in a ceremony held at Mike Nichols Field on Friday night, June 28.
The bleachers, plus more chairs set up on the football field, held an audience of hundreds.
The ceremony started shortly before sunset and was dark by the time the graduates lined up to receive their diplomas. Joanne Jocko presented each of the Akwesasne classmates with a feather in recognition of making it to a significant milestone.
The Akwesasne grads either wore traditional regalia or a purple sash with the Haudenosaunee flag emblem.
Superintendent of Schools Ronald Burke urged the class as they move forward to "remember the importance of civil discourse and acting community involved."
"Through such dialogue you can foster understanding and you can bring change."
Salutatorian Tucker Siddon and valedictorian Christine Grant each gave an address to the Class of '24.
"All we have is every moment," Grant said. "The lasts pave way for a lifetime of firsts: first real job, first day of college, first real bills ... being present in every moment is the key to a plentiful life."
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