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Graduates Celebrate As Bridgeport's Bassick High Holds Commencement

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Class of 2015 at Bassick High School in Bridgeport gathered for the last time Monday morning for its commencement ceremony at the downtown Webster Bank Arena.

Bassick High School holds its 2015 commencement ceremony Monday at the Webster Bank Arena.

Bassick High School holds its 2015 commencement ceremony Monday at the Webster Bank Arena.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Bassick High School holds its 2015 commencement ceremony Monday at the Webster Bank Arena.

Bassick High School holds its 2015 commencement ceremony Monday at the Webster Bank Arena.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A musical performance at Monday's Bassick High School graduation.

A musical performance at Monday's Bassick High School graduation.

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Bassick High School Principal Linda Bagoly and Superintendent Frances M. Rabinowitz.

Bassick High School Principal Linda Bagoly and Superintendent Frances M. Rabinowitz.

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Class of 2015 Salutatorian Maverick Ruiz gives his address.

Class of 2015 Salutatorian Maverick Ruiz gives his address.

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Class of 2015 Valedictorian Rami Kharbouch speaks to the crowd.

Class of 2015 Valedictorian Rami Kharbouch speaks to the crowd.

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The Bassick High School faculty members at Monday's graduation.

The Bassick High School faculty members at Monday's graduation.

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Bassick High School holds its 2015 commencement ceremony Monday at the Webster Bank Arena.

Bassick High School holds its 2015 commencement ceremony Monday at the Webster Bank Arena.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Happy graduates gather at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its commencement.

Happy graduates gather at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its commencement.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Happy graduates gather at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its commencement.

Happy graduates gather at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its commencement.

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Happy graduates gather at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its commencement exercises.

Happy graduates gather at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its commencement exercises.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Happy graduates gather at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its commencement exercises.

Happy graduates gather at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its commencement exercises.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The crowd captures the moment.

The crowd captures the moment.

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Happy graduates show off their diplomas at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its graduation ceremony.

Happy graduates show off their diplomas at Webster Bank Arena as Bassick holds its graduation ceremony.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Faculty members offer hugs for the graduates.

Faculty members offer hugs for the graduates.

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Proud graduates show off their diplomas at Harding's commencement.

Proud graduates show off their diplomas at Harding's commencement.

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A proud moment

A proud moment

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Everyone is all smiles as the Class of 2015 graduates from Bassic High School.

Everyone is all smiles as the Class of 2015 graduates from Bassic High School.

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Hugs for the graduates

Hugs for the graduates

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It's a family affair for the graduates at Bassick.

It's a family affair for the graduates at Bassick.

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Family members join in on the celebration.

Family members join in on the celebration.

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The graduation ceremony was one of three held Monday at the Webster Bank Arena.

The graduation ceremony was one of three held Monday at the Webster Bank Arena.

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A total of 179 seniors received diplomas at the ceremony, the first of three held for high schools in Bridgeport at the arena on Monday.

Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch gave a greeting. Maverick Ruiz was the Salutatorian, and Rami Kharbouch was the Valedictorian.

The Greater Bridgeport Retired Teachers Association Award was given to Selena Rodriguez.

The Bassick High School Jazz Band performed at the graduation.

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