06/26/2026
From the crystal clear skies to the inspirational speeches, Wednesday night's graduation was nothing short of spectacular.
We were honored to welcome back Class of '16 Alum Conner Sexton, who stressed the importance of community and encouraged the graduates to challenge themselves, try new things and be open to change.
The Rye Neck Teacher's Association Award is the only award kept a secret until graduation. It is voted on by the teachers and recognizes a senior who possesses the qualities the Rye Neck teachers hold dear: motivation and self-direction, an energetic commitment to learning, a belief in the value of service, and an understanding of the role that leadership plays in the success of the group. This year's recipient was Paul Cravinho.
Finally, when it came time for the class officers to announce the Senior Class Gift, they embraced the altruistic nature their class is known for and split their gift among two organizations very near to their hearts: the , who has worked with our students on mental wellness since middle school and , a local pediatric cancer foundation established in honor of Mikey Maffei, an student we lost last year after a courageous battle with cancer.
Congratulations, Class of '26! Go out there and do great things.
📸: Hannah Gubitz
