Speaker tells New London High School graduates to be thankful, not afraid

June 16, 2023 7:55 pm • Last Updated: June 16, 2023 8:36 pm

By Julia Walker, Special to The Day

Graduates walk around the school track during the processional Friday, June 16, 2023, during the New London High School commencement exercises. The ceremony was shortened due to the weather. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Graduates take a group selfie Friday, June 16, 2023, while waiting in the cafeteria for the New London High School commencement exercises to begin. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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People wave to graduates Friday, June 16, 2023, during New London High School commencement exercises. The ceremony was shortened due to the the weather. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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A graduate waves to people in the crowd Friday, June 16, 2023, during the New London High School commencement exercises. The ceremony was shortened due to the weather. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Graduates celebrate as a fellow graduate, center right, steps off the stage after receiving his diploma Friday, June 16, 2023, during the New London High School commencement exercises. The ceremony was shortened due to the weather. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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School name: New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus

Number of graduates: 175

Location: New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus Canamella Football Field.

President and Valedictorian Kylie Warner: “There is a lot ahead of us. First lectures, first jobs, and even first apartments. The only piece of advice I can offer to you all for your future lives is to not be afraid of what’s next but be thankful that there is more coming. Although it’s a scary world ahead of us, I am positive that everyone here will make it out there. Be curious and confident as you move into your future careers and lives.”

Salutatorian Speaker Kmara Royster: “Reflect and reconcile what these four years have pushed us through. Open your eyes and see where you are right now. We’ve awakened from this fever dream, no matter how extreme – we are now awake. And ready to start a new dream.”

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