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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