Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 12, 2026 155th Commencement Exercises Saugus High School Class of 2026 L ast Friday’s (June 5) graduation ceremonies at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium culminated a week of celebration for the Saugus High School Class of 2026 and marked the final time together for the 167 seniors who received diplomas. School officials said the weather – in the mid-80s with a cool breeze – provided the commencement exercises with some of the most pleasant conditions in recent memory. This year’s ceremony was special for School Committee Chair Thomas Whittredge, whose son Brody was among the graduates receivGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. Director Evan Smith leads the SHS Tonal Chaos a cappella group in singing the National Anthem. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 A student Color Guard lead the procession. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Saugus High School Associate Principal Carla Scuzzarella encourages her seniors to “make your parents smile.” Graduating seniors follow their principal’s request, making eye contact and waving to their parents in the stands. ing diplomas. Brody’s brother Noah plays in the band and performed at the graduation. It was also a special night for Saugus High School Associate Principal Carla Scuzzarella, who got to preside over her second consecutive Saugus High graduation on the 50th anniversary that she received her diploma from the school as a member of the Saugus High Class of 1976. At the outset of her commencement speech, Principal Scuzzarella remarked, “Someone once said ‘One of life’s most rewarding moments is seeing your parents smile because of something you’ve accomplished.’” “What do you say we make your parents smile – I would like my seniors to stand, see if you can find your family somewhere in this crowd – give them a wave, a smile, blow them a kiss – to thank them,” she said. “Without their love and support, you wouldn’t be sitting here.” Scuzzarella also asked graduating senior Braylon Ponce to stand up and remain standing so the Saugus High Class of 2026 could join her “in appreciating Braylon’s commitment and admiring his decision” to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. A SCOREBOARD SALUTE greets the graduating seniors.
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