Wind and wisdom mark commencement

Wind and wisdom mark commencement
Charles Hough and Mateus Hertz-Bird. Photo by Tom Warren

"Graduations at the waterfront are always unique," Dobbs Ferry High School Principal John Falino said as he opened commencement ceremonies on Saturday, June 20. Wind churned whitecaps on the Hudson River and sent dresses, hair, and gowns whipping in every direction. Amid the gusts, it seemed miraculous that the 110 graduates’ caps remained in place.

Falino noted that the class of 2026 was the district's 125th graduating class. He acknowledged the board of education, teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff before introducing board of education president Brooke Bass.

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