Daniel Arroyo and Bryanna Arroyo show off their newly acquired diplomas during the Newburgh Free Academy Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Azariah McLymore is all smiles after receiving her high school diploma during the Newburgh Free Academy graduation exercises. A month earlier she received her A.A.S. Degree from SUNY Orange. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Denisa Mejia-Aguilar screams in excitement during the Newburgh Free Academy Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus Co-Principal Raul Rodriguez offers remarks during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy North Campus Co-Principal Matteo Doddo and Superintendent of School Dr. Roberto Padilla listen to speakers during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy North Campus Co-Principal Matteo Doddo offers remarks during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy North Campus Co-Principal Matteo Doddo offers remarks during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy North Campus Co-Principal Matteo Doddo offers remarks during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy teacher Mr. Mills grabs a beach ball from students during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The NFA Madrigals perform during the Newburgh Free Academy 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy Salutatorian Brielle Maxwell addresses her classmates during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy Salutatorian Brielle Maxwell addresses her classmates during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy Salutatorian Brielle Maxwell addresses her classmates during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy Salutatorian Brielle Maxwell addresses her classmates during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy Valedictorian Allison Vela addresses her classmates during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy Valedictorian Allison Vela addresses her classmates during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy Valedictorian Allison Vela addresses her classmates during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy Valedictorian Allison Vela addresses her classmates during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roberto Padilla certifies students of Newburgh Free Academy during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roberto Padilla certifies students of Newburgh Free Academy during the 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Newburgh Free Academy held its 153rd Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Academy Field in the City of Newburgh, NY on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.