Poughkeepsie High School Valedictorian Julia Rigothi offers remarks during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Salutatorian Chloe Sucato offers remarks during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Acting Principal Jose Carrion offers remarks at the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Laval Wilson offers remarks at the Poughkeepsie High School 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney offers remarks at the Poughkeepsie High School 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School held its 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Janice Shell is greeted by Randall Johnson during the Poughkeepsie High School 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

An empty chair with a white gown in memory of Poughkeepsie High School student Shequila Brown who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in March, at the Poughkeepsie High School 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Senior Class Advisor Stephen Ellerbe presents the 2013 Class Gift during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Chief Warrant Officer Vernon Green, Jr. gives the Keynote Address for the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Janice Shell offers remarks prior to receiving her daughter's (Shequila Brown) diploma during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Brown was killed by a hit-and-run driver in March. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Athena Morgan offers a flute solo during the Poughkeepsie High School 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

U.S. Rep Sean Patrick Maloney looks over his prepared remarks at the Poughkeepsie High School 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School student Brandon Weir receives his diploma during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School held its 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School held its 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students received their diplomas during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Salutatorian Chloe Sucato offers remarks during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Valedictorian Julia Rigothi offers remarks during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Valedictorian Julia Rigothi receives her diploma during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Valedictorian Julia Rigothi receives her diploma during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Salutatorian Chloe Sucato receives her diploma during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 141st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2013 in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, June 21, 2013. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.