Northport graduation ceremony split into two

Northport High School held its graduation ceremony Saturday -- twice.

After rain started to fall, the ceremony for the 524 graduating seniors moved from outside on the football to inside the high school’s auditorium and it was divided into two separate ceremonies because of space.

Superintendent Dr. Marylou McDermott spoke words of encouragement and pride during her welcome speech.

The graduates "will always be the sons and daughters of the Northport community," McDermott said.

Salutatorian Samuel Kim then took the stage and told his fellow classmates how proud he is of their accomplishments over the years.

"We are surrounded by loved ones who help make our dreams come to fruition," Kim said.

After the students received their diplomas, valedictorian Dylan Stevens brought the ceremony to a close with his speech.

Stevens gave his classmates encouragement to go far in life and told them, "Many of our talents and ambitions will be recognized outside of the classroom."