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Three Village Graduate Student Headed To Military

Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District

The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a special graduation ceremony during its June 12 meeting for Ward Melville High School student Emilia Retzlaff. Retzlaff is unable to make Ward Melville’s traditional graduation ceremony on June 30 as she prepares to go to the United States Naval Academy.

The board of education, administration and Retzlaff’s family stood as “Pomp and Circumstance” played in the William F. Connors Jr. Memorial Board of Education Meeting Room. Retzlaff proceeded to the podium where Ward Melville High School Acting Principal Dr. Paul Gold said a few words about her athletic and academic accomplishments.

“I think that not only are you lucky to be on this trajectory to the Naval Academy but even more importantly, I think that you embody everything that they would look for in a candidate and I am so proud of you,” said Dr. Gold.

Additionally, Board of Education President Susan Rosenzweig and Setauket resident and Navy Commander Jim Roth congratulated Retzlaff. Retzlaff was presented with her diploma and designated as a graduate of Ward Melville High School.

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