San Miguel Academy of Newburgh Class of 2010, the first graduating class, pose for a picture prior to Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Captain Albert Fuentes gives the Commencement address during the first Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Angel Cruz gives the Valedictory Speech during the first Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Valedictorian Angel Cruz presents a flower to his mother during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Valedictorian Angel Cruz hugs his mother during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Mr. Dennis Gran, Chairman of the Board of Trestees, welcomes everyone to the first Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fifth grade student Dilan Herrera provides a musical selection during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

New York State Assemblyman Frank Skartados presents the Academic Excellence award to Luis Romero during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

City of Newburgh Mayor Nicholas Valentine presents the Citizenship Award to Brian Silva during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

New York State Senator William Larkin, Jr. presents the San Miguel Man Award to Brian Luciano during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fr. Fernando Hernandez, Pastor of St. Patrick Church, offers the Invocation during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Fr. Mark Connell, President of San Miguel Academy, presents the Class of 2010 on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Kevin Morales leads the Pledge of Allegiance during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students unveil a "Soaring Eagle," a gift from the Class of 2010, during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Captain Albert Fuentes was the Commencement speaker for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh's first graduation on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

New York Senator William Larkin, Jr. and New York Assemblyman Frank Skartados applaud the graduates during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students receive their diplomas during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students receive their diplomas during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students receive their diplomas during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students receive their diplomas during the Commencement Exercises for San Miguel Academy of Newburgh on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students receive their diplomas as San Miguel Academy of Newburgh celebrated its first graduating class with Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students receive their diplomas as San Miguel Academy of Newburgh celebrated its first graduating class with Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students receive their diplomas as San Miguel Academy of Newburgh celebrated its first graduating class with Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students receive their diplomas as San Miguel Academy of Newburgh celebrated its first graduating class with Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Church of St. Patrick. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.