CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL GRADUATION

July 12, 2023 at 12:35 a.m.

Graduate Lauren Jimenez, center, celebrates the moment following Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduate Lauren Jimenez, center, celebrates the moment following Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (CINDY SCHULTZ)

A framed photograph of Danielle Marceline, who tragically died in Dec. 2022, has a place of honor among her graduating class, and she graduates posthumously during Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — A framed photograph of Danielle Marceline, who tragically died in Dec. 2022, has a place of honor among her graduating class, and she graduates posthumously during Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Ron’dre Campbell proudly holds up his diploma for a photo during Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Ron’dre Campbell proudly holds up his diploma for a photo during Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Graduate Marissa Elliott, second from right, recipient of the sister Maureen Joyce Social Justice Award, poses for a photo with superintendent of schools Giovanni Virgiglio Jr. during Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduate Marissa Elliott, second from right, recipient of the sister Maureen Joyce Social Justice Award, poses for a photo with superintendent of schools Giovanni Virgiglio Jr. during Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Graduate and valedictorian Emily Paglia delivers her address during Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduate and valedictorian Emily Paglia delivers her address during Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Graduate Tajon Osbourne Johnson, left, shows his diploma to family members following Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduate Tajon Osbourne Johnson, left, shows his diploma to family members following Central Catholic commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Family and friends welcome Central Catholic graduates as they process to the stage for commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Family and friends welcome Central Catholic graduates as they process to the stage for commencement exercises on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Catholic Central School held its Commencement Exercises on June 24 at Hudson Valley Community College. Members of the Class of 2023 were accepted to 111 colleges and universities and earned approximately $13.5 million dollars in scholarships. Together they completed nearly 1,000 hours of services to their local communities.