Brien McMahon High School Class Of 2015 Graduates

NORWALK, Conn. -- Members of the Class of 2015 looked back on their time together and celebrated the next steps in their lives as Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk held its graduation ceremony Wednesday.

Brien McMahon High School seniors receive their diplomas upon graduating Wednesday.
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Brien McMahon students file into the football field at the start of the graduation ceremony.
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Senior Class Housemaster Scott Hurwitz offers students words of advice and encouragement during his remarks at the graduation ceremony.
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Students at the Brien McMahon Class of 2015 graduation ceremony.
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Class President and co-Valedictorian Edwin Owolo reflects on his time in high school.
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Co-Valedictorian Tom Skipper speaks at the Brien McMahon 2015 graduation.
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Salutatorian Elizabeth Buellesbach offers remarks at graduation.
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Members of the Brien McMahon Class of 2015 receive their diplomas.
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Brien McMahon students celebrate after receiving their diplomas.
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Brien McMahon seniors leave high school behind after graduating Wednesday.
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Casey Donahue

06/18/2015 5:00 a.m.

The community gathered on the football field at the high school to watch the approximately 430 students receive their diplomas. After musical performances by the Brien McMahon Orchestra and the Senior Chamber Choir, the students were congratulated with remarks from Senior Class Housemaster Scott Hurwitz, Mayor Harry Rilling, Board of Education member Artie Kassimis, Interim Superintendent James Connelly and Class Adviser Kelsey Murphy.

"There's no doubt that for those who take advantage of it, the academic education at Brien McMahon is unrivaled. But it's the social education that makes this place really special," said Hurwitz. "Over the past four years, you have taught each other about understanding, empathy, communication, and the many truths of human experience. While not quantifiable with a grade, this aspect of your education at Brien McMahon High School is perhaps more valuable."

Class President and Co-Valedictorian Edwin Owolo looked back on the students' time together and their experiences in high school. This was followed by remarks by Co-Valedictorian Tom Skipper and Salutatorian Elizabeth Buellesbach.

Before diplomas were handed out, students received final words of wisdom from Principal Suzanne Brown Koroshetz, who hugged each student after they received their diploma.

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