-by: DeAngela McDougald

Saint Xavier’s Catholic School honored their class of 2016 graduates in an intimate and emotional graduation ceremony today.

“You have a class full of such great leaders, people who are so strong in their faith, people who strive academically and have met so many goals,” said school counselor Rebecca Cronander.

Amongst those students who achieved at a high level was valedictorian Tyler Tanguay.

“My classmates and I can agree that these past four years have been both good and and bad…however they might have been one of the best opportunities to learn – not just math and science, but to learn from our mistakes, our past and to learn important life lessons,” said Tanguay.

Between the nine graduating seniors they “collectively received over 250,000 in scholarships” according to Cronander.

Guest speaker, and teacher Kristen Dinsmore gave an empassioned and personal speech to the students that offered many tips for the students as they go forward in their future.

“Concentrate on what is really important to you – like your family, and your dreams,” said Dinsmore.

The nine graduating seniors were Nichole Betancur, Adam Carpenter, Yeen Cho, Simon Englehardt, Meagan Fernandez, Logan Madrigal, Andrew Schwanke, Cheyenne Stratton, and Tyler Tanguay.