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Rye Neck's 101 Graduates Encouraged To Take Risks, Be Brave

MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Rye Neck High School sent 101 new graduates out into the world on Thursday, and they were urged to take risks, enjoy life and be nice to others.

Rye Neck High School's 101 members of the Class of 2015 toss their caps after Thursday evening's ceremony in Mamaroneck.

Rye Neck High School's 101 members of the Class of 2015 toss their caps after Thursday evening's ceremony in Mamaroneck.

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Rye Neck High School Principal Barbara Ferraro at Thursday's 120th commencement ceremony.

Rye Neck High School Principal Barbara Ferraro at Thursday's 120th commencement ceremony.

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A Rye Neck High graduate being congratulated by classmates after receiving his diploma.

A Rye Neck High graduate being congratulated by classmates after receiving his diploma.

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Air horns and bubble machines added some extra drama to Thursday's Commencement  at Rye Neck High School.

Air horns and bubble machines added some extra drama to Thursday's Commencement at Rye Neck High School.

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Schools Superintendent Peter Mustich and keynote speaker Elizabeth Flynn Meaney, an author and Rye Neck graduate who encouraged the seniors to be brave.

Schools Superintendent Peter Mustich and keynote speaker Elizabeth Flynn Meaney, an author and Rye Neck graduate who encouraged the seniors to be brave.

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Parents and other family members during Rye Neck High's recessional.

Parents and other family members during Rye Neck High's recessional.

Photo Credit: Jon Craig

Superintendent of Schools Peter Mustich told the Class of 2015 to enjoy everything, be persistent, be joyful, learn to laugh at themselves and most of all, enjoy life each day.

High School Principal Barbara Ferraro reminded the seniors, "In the end, our hearts must be in the right place. . . .Just being nice is often so underrated."

"You are well-prepared,'' Ferraro said. "You may make a difference in the 21st-century world."

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