CBA GRADUATION

June 18, 2024 at 3:37 p.m.

Graduates Nicola Gallo, right, celebrates with classmates after commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduates Nicola Gallo, right, celebrates with classmates after commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Graduates Thaddeus Mangione and Benjamin Keens walk past a line of clapping faculty members at the conclusion of commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduates Thaddeus Mangione and Benjamin Keens walk past a line of clapping faculty members at the conclusion of commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Graduates Edwin Corbin IV, left, and Adam Costa exchange a smile as they sing the school’s alma mater at the conclusion of commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduates Edwin Corbin IV, left, and Adam Costa exchange a smile as they sing the school’s alma mater at the conclusion of commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Father Bob Longobucco, right, delivers the benediction at the conclusion of commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Father Bob Longobucco, right, delivers the benediction at the conclusion of commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Graduates Ralston Frattarola, left, and Giovanni celebrate their shared Kevin Murphy 73 Memorial Scholarship Award during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduates Ralston Frattarola, left, and Giovanni celebrate their shared Kevin Murphy 73 Memorial Scholarship Award during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Graduate Aidan Sheehan, center, plays tuba as the school band performs during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduate Aidan Sheehan, center, plays tuba as the school band performs during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Graduate Aiden Wine, right, receives his diploma from Principal Charles Abba during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduate Aiden Wine, right, receives his diploma from Principal Charles Abba during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Graduate Nathan West, right, receives his diploma from Principal Charles Abba during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduate Nathan West, right, receives his diploma from Principal Charles Abba during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Principal Charles Abba, center left, presents diplomas to graduates during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Principal Charles Abba, center left, presents diplomas to graduates during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Graduate Hubert Huho delivers the salutatory address during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist — Graduate Hubert Huho delivers the salutatory address during commencement exercises on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie, N.Y. Cindy Schultz for The Evangelist (Cindy Schultz)

Christian Brothers Academy held its 161th Commencement Exercises on May 31 at the school with Father Robert Longobucco, vicar general and moderator of the Curia, presiding. The 81 members of the 2024 graduating class have been awarded $19.4 million in college scholarships.