Norwalk High's Class Of 2015 Celebrates As It Graduates

NORWALK, Conn. – Valedictorian Kasey Hogan asked her fellow members of the Norwalk High School Class of 2015 to take a selfie of themselves as they waited to receive their diplomas at Thursday’s graduation ceremony.

Graduating Norwalk High School seniors take selfies of themselves during the ceremony.
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Members of the AFJROTC carry flags in to the football field at Norwalk High School Thursday.
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Class of 2015 President William Passero reflects back on his time in school.
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Valedictorian Kasey Hogan offers words of encouragement to her fellow students.
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Valedictorian Daniel Lott imparts a message of inspiration to his classmates.
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Norwalk High School Class of 2015 students receiving diplomas.
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Norwalk High School Class of 2015 graduates receive diplomas.
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The students throw their caps in the air in celebration of the end of their high school years.
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The Norwalk High School Class of 2015 walks off the field to thunderous applause from the audience after graduating Thursday.
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Casey Donahue

06/19/2015 5:00 a.m.

“Now I want you to take a moment and look at the person you see in that photo. Who are they? What does that person stand for? What makes them authentic?” Hogan said.

Hogan encouraged her classmates to live their lives and do good in the world, rather than concern themselves with posting photos and statuses on social media.

“Do not let yourself by defined by the number of likes you receive, because in the end, the only like that matters is your own,” she said.

It was one of several messages of inspiration bestowed upon more than 350 graduating students. Principal Reginald Roberts, Mayor Harry Rilling and Board of Education member Artie Kassimis all offered words of praise for the students and encouraged them to be appreciative of the help they have received along the way and to do good in the world.

Class President William Passero and Hogan’s fellow Valedictorian Daniel Lott looked back on favorite memories that the students shared through their educational journeys, and wished their classmates good luck on the road ahead.

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