Valedictorian Zachary Siper addresses fellow classmates during Newburgh Free Academy's 151st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2016 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Valedictorian Zachary Siper addresses fellow classmates during Newburgh Free Academy's 151st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2016 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Superintendent of School Dr. Roberto Padilla offers remarks as Newburgh Free Academy held its 151st Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2016 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.