Medina holds graduation ceremonies at Vets Park

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Members of the Medina High Class of 2024 throw their caps into the air in celebration at the conclusion of this evening’s graduation ceremonies at Vets Park. There are 113 members in the Class of 2024.

Medina High Class of 2024 President Iyla Lileby, right, meets here with Class Salutatorian Caiden Class, Honored Teacher Retiree Margaret Martin and Class Valedictorian Alexander Balaban who served as the commencement speakers. Class spoke on “The Last Humans Left”, Martin on “Coming Home” and Balaban on “What We Take With Us”.

Escorting the Class of 2024 were Daisy Chain members Keera Atkinson, Tessa Biesinger, Dan Owen De Vera, Justine Fitzsimmons, Sofia Gagliardii, Gisella Garcia, Emily Geiger, Sophia Goyette, Cameron Kenward. Katlyn Koch, Eva Lacey, Madelyn Lewis, Mackenzie McGrath, Adreanna McMurray, Addison Paul, Evelyn Phillips, Josephine Pollock and Jenna Rotoli.

Shown here receiving their diplomas from Junior Senior High School Assistant Principal Joel Reed are Brian Atkinson, at left, and Arianna Bloom and Xavier Bloom, at right.

Adeline Castricone and Liam Castricone receive their diplomas from Assistant Principal Reed, at left. Roosevelt Mitchell, at right, is all smiles after receiving his diploma.

A large crowd was on hand to see the members of the Class of 2024 receive their diplomas.

Two aerial  fire trucks hoisted a large American flag at the entrance to Vets Park to greet graduates and spectators.

The large scoreboard at Vets Park welcomed all in attendance to Medina’s 2024 graduation ceremonies. The pre recorded speeches and musical selections were also played on the scoreboard.