SALUTE TO GRADS: CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL

July 1, 2026 at 1:25 p.m.

Valedictorian Jeremy Climaco prays with his mother, Jasmine, during Mass before Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Valedictorian Jeremy Climaco prays with his mother, Jasmine, during Mass before Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Graduate Allesandra Gross (c.) dances with her father, Phil, following Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Graduate Allesandra Gross (c.) dances with her father, Phil, following Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Graduate Emma Sagendorf (c.) and her class share in the Bernard W. McCormick Scholarship during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. Behind her (from l.) are Adrian Mallory, William Sandel, Emma Barno and Allesandra Gross. Principal Richard Harrigan (far l.) hands out the awards. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist). — Graduate Emma Sagendorf (c.) and her class share in the Bernard W. McCormick Scholarship during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. Behind her (from l.) are Adrian Mallory, William Sandel, Emma Barno and Allesandra Gross. Principal Richard Harrigan (far l.) hands out the awards. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist). (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Graduate Gabriella Di Bacco (l.) sits with her parents, Guy and Audra, who are both basketball coaches, and her gigantic trophy for Crusader of the Year that she received for athletic excellence during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Graduate Gabriella Di Bacco (l.) sits with her parents, Guy and Audra, who are both basketball coaches, and her gigantic trophy for Crusader of the Year that she received for athletic excellence during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Salutatorian Madelynn McDade receives the St. Ambrose Service Award during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Salutatorian Madelynn McDade receives the St. Ambrose Service Award during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Graduate Emma Barno receives an award from principal Richard Harrigan during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Graduate Emma Barno receives an award from principal Richard Harrigan during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Graduate Adrian Mallory receives an award from principal Richard Harrigan during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Graduate Adrian Mallory receives an award from principal Richard Harrigan during Catholic Central School's commencement exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Catholic Central School held its Commencement Exercises on June 27 at St. Ambrose Church in Latham. Members of the Class of 2026 were accepted to over 50 colleges and universities and earned approximately $720,000 in scholarships. Together they completed nearly 297 hours of services to their local communities.