Poughkeepsie High School Valedictorian Rommi Vetter and Salutatorian Christa Baker had cummulative grade point averages in excess of 100. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Kesiah Campbell and Emmanuel Cabral pose for a photo prior to the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Mebers of the Poughkeepsie High School Class of 2018 that participated in the Marist College Upward Bound program pose with their mentor Ralph Coates on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School held its 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Presentation of Colors by Poughkeepsie High School AFJROTC during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Presentation of Colors by Poughkeepsie High School AFJROTC during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Ronald Jackson, Acting Principal, offers remarks during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Students applaud speakers during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Tatiana Briggins-Smith sings the National Anthem during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Board President Dr. Felicia Watson offers remarks during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Board President Dr. Felicia Watson offers remarks during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School held its 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Farrell offers remarks during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Honor Graduates are recognized during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Select members of the Poughkeepsie High School Chorus performed "I Was Here" by Beyonce during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Christa Baker offers the Salutatory Address during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rommi Vetter offers the Valedictory Address during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rommi Vetter offers the Valedictory Address during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rommi Vetter offers the Valedictory Address during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rommi Vetter offers the Valedictory Address during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Kiesha Tillman introduces the Keynote Speaker during the Poughkeepsie High School 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Quamisha Desroches, a 2009 Poughkeepsie High School graduate, was the keynote speaker for the 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Quamisha Desroches, a 2009 Poughkeepsie High School graduate, was the keynote speaker for the 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Quamisha Desroches, a 2009 Poughkeepsie High School graduate, was the keynote speaker for the 146th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2018 on Friday, June 26, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.