Class of ‘22 has parade with sights set on Graduation Day

WEBUTUCK — With Graduation Day fast approaching, the Webutuck High School (WHS) Class of 2022 embarked on a parade in their caps and gowns for the entire district on Tuesday afternoon, June 14.

Beginning at 12:30 p.m., graduating seniors gathered in the WHS gymnasium. Prior to the parade, WHS Principal Katy McEnroe asked seniors to name a staff member who made a difference in their schooling. On the day of the assembly, the staff members chosen presented the graduates with their caps and gowns.

Dressed in green and white, the graduates began marching in two straight lines at 2 p.m. through the high school hallways and made their way through Eugene Brooks Intermediate School before crossing the street to Webutuck Elementary School.

En route, they were greeted with applause and congratulations from the staff, faculty and Webutuck Warriors of all grade levels.

— Kaitlin Lyle

Returning to the high school for the tail end of their parade, this year’s graduates at Webutuck High School were greeted with applause and congratulations by their teachers, fellow students and Webutuck faculty members. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

  
Returning to the high school for the tail end of their parade, this year’s graduates at Webutuck High School were greeted with applause and congratulations by their teachers, fellow students and Webutuck faculty members. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

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