RFH Class of 2020 Finally Walks the Dais

FEATURED PHOTO: Tom Zapcic Photography

On July 8, 230 extraordinary students sat together, but socially distanced, for the last time as they celebrated their commencement from Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School, in one of two unique ceremonies held on RFH’s baseball field.

In keeping with Governor Murphy’s mandates on graduation ceremonies in light of COVID-19, graduates were honored in two separate ceremonies to keep attendance under the 500-person limit. With different speeches by Dr. Tracy Handerhan, Principal, and Debra Gulick, Superintendent, and different speakers in each, seniors (split in half) were invited to attend both ceremonies, while parents attended only the ceremony during which their student’s name was actually called. Though in-person attendance was limited, the ceremony was live-streamed for all family members, friends, staff, and the community to watch and celebrate. Valedictorian Amanda Dym, Class of 2020 President Michael Cushing, and Student Government President Peyton Ming took turns addressing their fellow graduates, parents, Board of Education members, and a small group of staff and administrators in attendance. Each spoke (or rather, Ming rapped his entire speech) about the uniqueness of the circumstances surrounding their senior year, the memories, expected and unexpected, that students have made and the perseverance required of them as they venture into an unpredictable world. Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

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