High school graduations across Long Island 2016

Syosset High School seniors waited in anticipation for the start of their graduation ceremony at Hofstra on June 24, 2016.

Deer Park High School's Class of 2016 celebrated graduation on June 24, 2016.

East Islip High School's Class of 2016 celebrated graduation on June 24, 2016.

West Islip High School's Class of 2016 celebrated their graduation ceremony on June 25, 2016.

Amityville High School students are all smiles at their graduation ceremony on June 25, 2016.

West Babylon High School's Class of 2016 held its commencement exercise on June 24, 2016 at the West Babylon Junior High School field.

The members of Babylon Junior-Senior High School's Class of 2016 were all smiles as they prepared to walk onto the field for their commencement exercise on June 25, 2016.

Aimee Mullins, Christine Rignola BOE Trustee, Katie Bullard

Katie Bullard, Bailey Logan, Aimee Mullins

Students jump for joy following their graduation ceremony.

Best Friends since grade school. Daniel Rupeck and Anthony Piragnoli.

Graduating today from 3 Nassau high schools. (L to R) Jamie Rosner from Calhoun, Stefen Rosner from Mepham, and Madison Sanders from East Meadow HS.

Kate Azus and Marissa Ellis showed off their decorated caps during the John F. Kennedy High School Bellmore graduation ceremony on June 26 at NYCB Theatre at Westbury.

Stephanie Miana and Lindsey Marshall showed off their positive graduation cap messages during commencement on June 26, 2016 at NYCB Theatre at Westbury.

Carle Place High School had fun and took photos during the graduation ceremony on June 24, 2016.

Paul D. Schreiber High School Class of 2016 members are all smiles during the graduation ceremony on June 23, 2016.

Gabrielle Farb, North Shore High School valedictorian, and Emma Kleemann, North Shore High School salutatorian, jump for joy over their success.

Valley Stream High School South Class of 2016 students enjoyed their graduation on June 23, 2016.

Members of the Harborfields High School Class of 2016 received their diplomas during the graduation ceremony on June 25, 2016.

The North Babylon High School Class of 2016 enjoyed its graduation ceremony on June 25, 2016.

Hicksville High School's Class of 2016 held its graduation ceremony on June 26, 2016.

Valley Stream North High School enjoyed its graduation ceremony on June 23, 2016.

Bethpage High School held its graduation ceremony on June 24, 2016.

Students smiled with anticipation during the East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School graduation ceremony on June 23, 2016.

Hicksville High School held its graduation ceremony on June 26, 2016.

Glen Cove High School students posed for pictures following their graduation ceremony on June 25, 2016.

Members of the Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Class of 2016 hold their decorated graduation caps during commencement exercises on June 24, 2016.

Rocky Point High School seniors took part in a graduation ceremony on June 24, 2016.

The Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Class of 2016 received diplomas during a graduation ceremony on June 24, 2016.

Bayport-Blue Point High School Class of 2016 graduates smiled during a commencement ceremony on June 25, 2016.

Members of the Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School Class of 2016 proudly received their diplomas on June 23, 2016.

Garden City High School seniors tossed roses instead of caps into the air during their graduation ceremony on June 25, 2016.

Elmont High School Principal Kevin Dougherty (left), presenting a diploma during the Elmont High School Class of 2016 commencement ceremony, held at Hofstra University. (June 26, 2016)

Casey Marescot (left) and Tanyah Thomas, posing for the camera following the Elmont High School Class of 2016 commencement ceremony, held at Hofstra University. (June 26, 2016)

Elmont High School's Class of 2016 enters at the beginning of the Elmont High School Class of 2016 commencement ceremony, held at Hofstra University. (June 26, 2016)

Sahbeia Collins (left) and Vanesha Signh, posing for the camera following the Elmont High School Class of 2016 commencement ceremony, held at Hofstra University. (June 26, 2016)

Floral Park Salutatorian Reema Kumar, who graduated on June 25, will be going to Cornell University with 33 credits earned #Ndgrads

Danielle Farington, posing for the camera following the conclusion of the Centereach High School Class of 2016 graduation ceremony. (June 25, 2016)

Danielle Farington, posing for the camera following the conclusion of the Centereach High School Class of 2016 graduation ceremony. (June 25, 2016)

Nick Dishman, posing for the camera following the conclusion of the Centereach High School Class of 2016 graduation ceremony. (June 25, 2016)

(L-R) Senior Class Officers Jonathan Bello (Treasurer), Gabriela Botero (Secretary) and Victoria Selg (President), pose together for cameras upon the conclusion of the Centereach High School Class of 2016 graduation ceremony. (June 25, 2016)

A number of graduates hurled their caps into the air upon the conclusion of the Centereach High School Class of 2016 graduation ceremony. (June 25, 2016)

Freeport High School's Class of 2016 tossed graduation caps into the air as the commencement ceremony came to a close on June 19, 2016.

Freeport High School celebrated the Class of 2016's graduation ceremony at Hofstra on June 19, 2016..

Freeport High School's Class of 2016 celebrated during the graduation ceremony at Hofstra on June 19, 2016.

Freeport High School's Class of 2016 celebrated their success during the graduation ceremony at Hofstra on June 19, 2016.

Freeport High School's Class of 2016 celebrated their success during the graduation ceremony at Hofstra on June 19, 2016.

The Class of 2016 from Smithtown High School East made its way down the football field to begin the commencement exercise on June 22, 2016.

The 398 members of the Smithtown High School East Class of 2016 celebrated their graduation by throwing their caps into the air on June 22, 2016.

Smithtown High School West Class of 2016 graduates tossed their caps into the air to complete their graduation ceremony on June 22, 2016.

Smithtown High School West's Class of 2016 proudly donned their caps and gowns as they prepared for their commencement exercise on June 22, 2016

Smithtown High School East students don their caps and gowns as they prepared to head to the Class of 2016 commencement exercise on June 22, 2016

Smithtown High School West's Class of 2016 proudly donned their caps and gowns as they prepared for their commencement exercise on June 22, 2016.

Superintendent of Schools Melissa Burak congratulates Dennys De Los Santos at the Lynbrook High School graduation ceremony on June 23, 2016.

Taylor Placido, left, and Julie Mott share the anticipation of the Lynbrook High School graduation on June 23, 2016.

Graduates from 3 high schools: Calhoun, Mepham, and East Meadow High School

Only in "Garden" City..... Graduates celebrate by throwing roses instead of caps. Garden City High School Graduation. June 25, 2016

Anthony Anzano delivers the class address to the Division Avenue High School graduating class of 2016 during the school's 57th annual commencement ceremony in the Mack Center at Hofstra University on Saturday, June 18, 2016.

Anthony Anzano delivers the class address to the Division Avenue High School graduating class of 2016 during the school's 57th annual commencement ceremony in the Mack Center at Hofstra University on Saturday, June 18, 2016.

Lindsey Posa, a member of the MacArthur High School graduating class of 2016 attends the school's 55th annual commencement ceremony held in the Mack Center at Hofstra University on Saturday, June 18, 2016.

Members of the MacArthur High School graduating class of 2016 attend the school's 55th commencement ceremony held in the Mack Center at Hofstra University on Saturday, June 18, 2016.

Members of the MacArthur High School graduating class of 2016 attend the school's 55th commencement ceremony held in the Mack Center at Hofstra University on Saturday, June 18, 2016.

The nine sets of twins in East Meadow High School's Class of 2016 stand together after graduating Sunday, June 26, 2016. Back row, from left to right: Frank and Danielle Michelini, Danielle and Benjamin Levy, Jake and Jesse Weiner, Matt and George Kalambukadu, Emily and Nathaniel Mendelson, Jonathan and Jacqueline Tams. Front row, left to right: Amanda and Melissa LoCascio, Molli and Mackenzie Salomon, Francisca and Vilma Fuentes.

(L-R) Jennifer Annino, Faith Spano, Alyssa Marinello, Brittany Martinez and Rebecca Sullivan, posing for the camera following the H. Frank Carey High School 2016 commencement ceremony, held at Hofstra University. (June 26, 2016)

Paige Sarnataro and Zoe Simeone take a selfie to remember the moment at the Lynbrook High School graduation ceremony on June 23, 2016.

Anthony Costagliola, posing for the camera following the H. Frank Carey High School 2016 commencement ceremony, held at Hofstra University. (June 26, 2016)

Rebecca Davan graduated from Newfield High School on June 25, 2016.

Anthony Catapano was awarded the James A. DeSonne Award for Outstanding Leadership, in addition to receiving his diploma at the H. Frank Carey High School commencement ceremony, held at Hofstra University. (June 26, 2016)

Christina Yun (left), poses with her guidance counselor Jane Chiappone following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. (June 24, 2016)

Jess Lavopa, posing for the camera following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. She'll be attending Purchase College in the fall. (June 24, 2016)

Jennifer McDonald, left, and Danielle Frankel perform American Sign Language during the national anthem at the Commack High School graduation ceremony on Friday, June 24, 2016.

(L-R) Katie Hennig, Emily Gleason, Caroline Harten and Sophie Manthe, pose for the camera following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. (June 24, 2016)

Jake Wente, posing for the camera with friend Alissa Cutrone following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. (June 24, 2016)

Jaydah Magee (left), poses with her mom Dr. Tyesha Standard-Joiner following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. (June 24, 2016)

Emma Sweeney (center, middle), poses for the camera (with her family) following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. (June 24, 2016)

Tyler Mooney, posing for the camera following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. He'll be attending Binghamton University in the fall. (June 24, 2016)

Milan Hatcher (left), James Hopkins (center) and Ashley Destin, pose for the camera following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. (June 24, 2016)

Stephen Mirandi (left) and Canen Nelson, pose for the camera following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. (June 24, 2016)

Jackie Whimple (left) and Alanna Arleo, pose for the camera following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. Jackie is joining the U.S. Army, while Alanna will be attending Marist College in the fall. (June 24, 2016)

Connor White, poses for the camera following the 2016 Miller Place High School graduation ceremony. (June 24, 2016)