Watkins Glen High School awarded diplomas to 91 students Saturday morning during commencement exercises in the school auditorium.
The June 27 ceremony included valedictory, salutatory and senior oratory speeches, along with remarks from Superintendent Kai D'Alleva and High School Principal Marcy Brubaker.
Scholarship prizes were presented before diplomas were conferred, and the Class of 2026 celebrated afterward with flying confetti streamers before heading to the nearby Field House for photos and time with family and friends.
Anna Franzese was named valedictorian, and Samuel Hohle was named salutatorian.
The rest of the Top 10 included Lilian Artusa, Wendy Coleman, Gillian D'Alleva, Olivia King, Enric Lin, Emily Melveney, Michael Purpura, Erin Snow and Carson Thaete.
The graduating class included students receiving diplomas from school officials, including School Board President Keith Caslin and board member Theresa Butler. Artusa sang the National Anthem, and Franzese delivered the valedictory address.
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