Article in Newsday

High school commencement: Beyond and beneath the pomp and ceremony
Rank is important, grades do matter, and the highest levels of achievement — including second-place finishes — must continue to be identified and acknowledged.

High school graduations offer up the possibility of new beginnings to all attendees – not just the students getting their diplomas.

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