LIBERTY – Sullivan BOCES held its commencement ceremony for the Rubin Pollack Education Center at the Clubhouse at Villa Roma on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Family, teachers, and school administrators honored the fourteen graduates for their educational achievements.
Susan Schmidt, Deputy Superintendent at Sullivan BOCES, welcomed guests and opened the ceremony with an inspirational speech for the graduates. Brian Conaty, Sullivan County District Attorney, was the keynote speaker for the graduation. The ceremony’s student speaker was Jesse Guara, a Monticello High graduate.
“You have faced challenges over the years, but you turned those obstacles into opportunities,” Schmidt said. “You have experienced tremendous growth and celebrated various successes during your high school journey. Your dedication, perseverance, and support network have helped you reach this milestone. To the class of 2024, I extend my heartfelt congratulations.”
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Emily Walter, Eldred CSD – Antonia Keesler Award, Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, and Perseverance Award
Farris Abu-Alghanm, Liberty CSD – Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, Rotary Award, and Perseverance Award
Daniel Ellington, Liberty CSD – Perseverance Award
Joshua Lutz, Liberty CSD – Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, American Citizenship Award, Perseverance Award
Shayla Boyles, Livingston Manor CSD – BOCES Board Award, Perseverance Award, and Liberty Elks Award
Thomas Gale, Livingston Manor CSD – Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, Perseverance Award, and CTE Award
Semaj Daily, Monticello CSD – Theresa Panny Award and Perseverance Award
Jesse Guara, Monticello CSD – Outstanding Graduate Award, CTE Award, and Perseverance Award
Lewis Hollister, Monticello CSD – Thelma Newman Award and Perseverance Award
Carlton Oney, Monticello CSD – Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, American Citizenship Award, and Perseverance Award
Olivia Tagliamonti, Monticello CSD – Gene Smith School to Work Award and Perseverance Award
Elizabeth Totten-Mitchell, Monticello CSD – American Citizenship Award, Rotary Award, and Perseverance Award
Michael Weiss, Port Jervis CSD – Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, Theresa Panny Award, and Perseverance Award
Ryan Whitted, Tri-Valley CSD – Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, Liberty Elks Award, and Perseverance Award
