Graduating senior Nakiyah Rodgers (right) poses for a photo with guidance counselor Jerry Ogurkis after receiving a vocational technical proficiency award.
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West Side Career and Technical Center’s Color and Honor Guard, led by students from the law enforcement class, lead the graduation procession Wednesday.
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Class of 2026 president Rylee Andraka welcomes everyone to Wednesday’s event.
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Commencement speakers Katie Poplaski (left) and her mom, Debbie Beynon, address the Class of 2026.
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2026 Class Valedictorian Hannah Pitcavage (right) and Salutatorian Jordan Atherton start the processional Wednesday.
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A graduating senior calls to a family member in the audience as she makes her way through the processional.
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KINGSTON — West Side Career and Technical Center celebrated its 58th annual commencement ceremony Wednesday.
Speakers included 2026 Class President Rylee Andraka, 2026 Class Valedictorian Hannah Pitcavage, and Chief School Administrator Thomas Duffy.
Katie Poplaski and her mom, Debbie Beynon, both alumni of West Side CTC, served as commencement speakers.
For more information on the ceremony, including a full list of graduates, be sure to check out Times Leader’s special graduation section to be published on June 21.
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