Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 31, 2020 More than 150 graduate from Saugus High School By Tara Vocino pproximately 155 students crossed the stage in a socially distant graduation ceremony at Stackpole Field on Saturday. The graduates sat far apart, picking up their diplomas from a table to reduce contact. —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. The graduates stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. State Representative Donald Wong and Selectman Debra Panetta salute during the National Anthem. A National Honor Society President Jennifer Costa encouraged graduates to choose the side of history that they want to be on. Student Council President Jenna Linehan addressed the newest alumni – saying that they have quite a story to tell their grandchildren about graduating during a global pandemic. Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem said March 13 marked the end of an era, as the Class of 2020 is the last graduating class from the 1955 building. Each graduate invited two guests to cheer them on in the bleachers. Michelle Lee Barowski crosses the stage with her son, Josiah, 5 months. Karina Lynne Brown graduates with honors. Jaryd Dexter Coffill receives his diploma. Valedictorian Matthew Lanney plans to attend Merrimack College, in the honors program, to major in mechanical engineering and minor in music. He maintained a 4.49 grade point average. A close-up of the mask that faculty and students wore Jack William DeSimone gives the peace sign. Graduates wore masks as they crossed the stage. Ashley Diane Nelson graduated with honors. Honors student Jillian Marie Ricupero with her decorated cap Holding his open diploma – Salutatorian Ronald DiBiasio plans to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst to major in engineering. He earned a 4.44 grade point average at Saugus High School. The moment they’re been waiting for – graduates switch their tassels from left to right. Honors graduate Andrew Aguilar was the fi rst student to receive his diploma. Approximately 155 seniors received their diplomas. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino)
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