The Hampton Bays Class of 2017 received their diplomas at a traditional commencement ceremony under a tent on the high school’s athletic field on June 24.

During the ceremony, which was filled with pride and excitement, several speakers stood to congratulate the students and offer advice for the future. Among those speakers were Superintendent of Schools Lars Clemensen and Class of 2017 valedictorian Erik Morastitla and salutatorian Nicholas Kolb, both of whom reflected on their years in the school district and wished their classmates well.