Class of 2020: East Lyme High School

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Michael Susi, principal of East Lyme High School

Good evening and welcome to the Class of 2020 graduation ceremony. I know this has been an extremely unusual end of the year, to say the least. To the seniors and their families, I would like to say I am sorry. Sorry that you have missed so many...

Finding our passions, messages and purpose

Moving on to the next chapter of our lives seems selfish. How can we, as a graduating class, focus on our own futures when the future of our country is so uncertain? When we discuss how black people are not guaranteed a future because of police...

Lessons learned growing up in an era of monumental change

Jack LeBeau, President of the Class of 2020 of East Lyme High School.

Mr. Susi, Mr. Newton, members of the Board of Education, faculty, staff, and the many other people who have helped make this week possible, I want to personally thank all of you for your hard work and dedication to education and student life. On...

A class of perseverance and strength

Jeffrey Newton, Superintendent of Schools in East Lyme

Good afternoon students, parents, family members, staff, and dignitaries. I’m honored to be joining you all today in celebrating our graduating class of 2020. This is a very special celebration and recognition given what our students and...