From left to right: Onteora High School valedictorian Gavin Rice, salutatorian Alexia Melendez, and principal award’s recipient and class president Coco Asada turn their tassels, officially marking their graduation. (Photo by Cynthia Bracken/Ulster BOCES)Proud Onteora graduates celebrating their achievements at the commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 26. (Photo by Megan Wiacek)Proud Onteora graduates celebrating their achievements at the commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 26. (Photo by Megan Wiacek)The Honor Guard from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office participating in Onteora High School’s Class of 2025 commencement ceremony on June 26. (Photo by Cynthia Bracken/Ulster BOCES)Onteora High School graduates and sisters Sara (left) and Lila Metawee (right) embrace after receiving their diplomas at the school’s commencement ceremony on June 26. (Photo by Megan Wiacek)Onteora High School graduates Anna Johnson (left) and Yogi L. Johansen (right) celebrate with some confetti after receiving their diplomas during the school’s commencement ceremony on June 26. (Photo by Megan Wiacek). (Photo by Megan Wiacek)Proud Onteora graduates celebrating their achievements at the commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 26. (Photo by Megan Wiacek)
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