SALUTE TO GRADS: SARATOGA CENTRAL CATHOLIC GRADUATION

July 2, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.

Graduate Ava Brown, who received the Sister Maureen Joyce Award for Social Justice, celebrates at the conclusion of Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Graduate Ava Brown, who received the Sister Maureen Joyce Award for Social Justice, celebrates at the conclusion of Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Valedictorian Philip Tranchina delivers his address during Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Valedictorian Philip Tranchina delivers his address during Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (Cindy Schultz)

Bishop Mark McConnell (front row, third from l.) tosses his zuchetto as he joins graduates when they toss their mortarboards following Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Bishop Mark McConnell (front row, third from l.) tosses his zuchetto as he joins graduates when they toss their mortarboards following Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (Cindy Schultz)

Graduate Kihl Kelly shakes hands with Father Bob Longobucco during Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Graduate Kihl Kelly shakes hands with Father Bob Longobucco during Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (Cindy Schultz)

Graduate Angelica Dugan receives her diploma from Bishop Mark O’Connell during Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Graduate Angelica Dugan receives her diploma from Bishop Mark O’Connell during Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (Cindy Schultz)

Graduate Aiden Farrell hugs his mother Tiffany Farrell, who’s the high school assistant principal, when he receives his diploma during Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Graduate Aiden Farrell hugs his mother Tiffany Farrell, who’s the high school assistant principal, when he receives his diploma during Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Graduate Ghinghar Moe Thu receives a basket of dolls in lieu of flowers following Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Graduate Ghinghar Moe Thu receives a basket of dolls in lieu of flowers following Saratoga Catholic Central's commencement exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Saratoga Central Catholic School held its Commencement Exercises on June 26 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. The Class of 2026 had a 100 percent graduation rate and received awards, scholarships and grants from colleges and universities totaling over $13 million.