The concrete benches at Harry E. Franks Stadium at Neshaminy High School in Middletown were packed Wednesday evening with thousands of people there to watch 687 of the school’s seniors complete their four-year journey.
Superintendent Robert Copeland spoke at his first Neshaminy graduation, along with the high school’s Principal Robert McGee.
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The excitement could be heard and felt throughout the stadium. Even the semi-traditional fireworks blasted from behind the field.
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“It’s the individuals among us that make our class as a whole the greatest Neshaminy has ever seen,” student speaker Jake Kramer told his peers.
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Shortly after Kramer’s speech, the Class of 2013 received their diplomas and moved on to the next stage of their lives with much fanfare.
Fast Facts:
- NHS’ Class of 2013 is made up of 687 students
- 84 percent are moving on to high education.
- Valedictorians: Juliette Rihl, Melanie Matyi, Dhaval Patel, Zach Heinemann, Jake Kramer and Rachel Rotteveel
