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JULY 2024
VOL. 08 NO. 07
Cranford’s Class of 2024 graduates By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta Correspondent The Class of 2024 was off to a unique start, as they were all freshman during the pandemic. Their special graduation day was also put off an hour later, due to the heat advisory. Finally, it was their time to shine. Prior to the commencement activities, Emily Alissia Lassen said she was excited to finally graduate. She said, “It was difficult to start (due to the pandemic), but it got easier.” She’ll be attending Delaware Valley and studying small animal science. Sofia Ligo said, “It’s a long time coming.” She will be attending Rowan University and studying biomedical engineering. Julia Lee said, “I was scared in the past, but growing up is a blessing, not a curse. There’s more to life than being a teenager.” She is going to cosmetology school. Brandon Quach said, “I’m happy, relieved, excited, a little nervous.” He’ll be studying finance, with a minor in marketing at Rutgers. Evan Shuster said, “I thought I’d be more scared. I’m happy. Excited to see what’s next.” He will be studying finance with a minor in entrepreneurship at Rowan University. The Cranford High School Band and Orchestra began the ceremony performing “Pomp and Circumstance.” Presentation of Colors from Cranford VFW Post No. 335 followed, and then the “Pledge of Allegiance,” led by Violette Zavadsky, vice president, Class of 2024; Ethan Orr, treasurer, Class of 2024; and Shane Hamblin, secretary, Class of 2024. The national anthem was performed by Cranford High School Concert Choir. Lily Goodwin, president, Class of 2024, said, “The bond we have all created in these past four years is amazing and I truly think it’s stranger than most, because we all were going through similar experiences with COVID. Entering high school during the pandemic was probably See CLASS OF 2024, Page 6
Photos by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta
Above, Evan Shuster and Brandon Quach said they were happy to be graduating from Cranford high School and moving on to college afterward. Below left, Emily Alissa Lassen said she was excited to be graduating as part of Cranford High School’s Class of 2024 at the commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 19. Below right, Sofia Ligo and Julia Lee both were thrilled to be part of Cranford High School’s Class of 2024 and were looking forward to attending college in the fall.
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