MANAHAWKIN – On June 14, Southern Regional High School’s Class of 2019 graduated in the schools 62nd graduation ceremony.
This year saw 500 graduating students. Valedictorian Abigail Patchell told her fellow seniors: “We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.”
Following Patchell was Salutatorian Jack Hagen and Class President Gregory English.
“Thank you to every one of my peers for making this the greatest four years of our lives thus far,” stated English.
One town over in Barnegat, the Class of 2019 made their commencement on June 21, 2019. The graduating seniors got a beautiful sunny backdrop to their outdoor ceremony.
Barnegat’s valedictorian was National Honor Society President Madison M. Payer. Salutatorian was Anthony Richard Lundy. Seniors Mario Delgado Cardenes and Dylan Joel Cappuccio were also the recipients of the 180 Award and the Principal’s Award, respectively.
The Class of 2019 celebrates the end of their high school careers. (Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District) 
The Class of 2019 celebrates the end of their high school careers. (Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District) 
The Class of 2019 celebrates the end of their high school careers. (Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District) 
The Class of 2019 celebrates the end of their high school careers. (Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District)
