Poughkeepsie High School Valedictorian Minh Chau and Salutatorian Victoria Horner address their fellow classmates during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Acting Principal Ronald Jackson and Keynote Speaker Alhassan Susso during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Keynote Speaker Alhassan Susso and Board of Education President Dr. Felicia Watson share a moment during the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Alhassan Susso was the Keynote Speaker for the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Board of Education President Dr. Felicia Watson and NYS Senator Sue Serino take pictures of the graduates during the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Valedictorian Minh Chau and Salutatorian Victoria Horner were among those in attendence for the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students perform a musical number during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Salutatorian Victoria Horner plays the violin during her address at the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Minh Chau gives the Valedictory Address for the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

New York State Senator Sue Serino with Poughkeepsie High School students prior to the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

PHS Seniors perform "You Will Be Found" during the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

New York State Senator Sue Serino offers citations to members of the championship Crew Team during the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School graduates proudly display their diplomas following the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Presentation of Colors by Poughkeepsie High School AFJROTC begins the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Acting Principal Ronald Jackson offers the Principal's Welcome for the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dr. Felicia Watson, Board of Education President, offers welcoming remarks for the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Dr. Felicia Watson, Board of Education President, offers welcoming remarks for the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Board of Education member Randall Johnson, second from left, was recognized for his many years of service during the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

New York State Senator Sue Serino offers citations to members of the championship Crew Team during the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

New York State Senator Sue Serino offers citations to members of the championship Crew Team during the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School held its 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Mr. Rober Parkes presents the Honor Graduates during the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Valedictorian Minh Chau and Salutatorian Victoria Horner address their fellow classmates during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Salutatorian Victoria Horner offers remarks to those in attendence for the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School Senior Class Representatives offer a gift on behalf of the Class of 2019 during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Alhassan Susso was the Keynote Speaker for the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Alhassan Susso was the Keynote Speaker for the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Alhassan Susso was the Keynote Speaker for the Poughkeepsie High School 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School student Yolvelis Martinez receives her diploma during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School student Yolvelis Martinez receives her diploma during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School student Yolvelis Martinez receives her diploma during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Poughkeepsie High School students receive their diplomas during the 147th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2019 on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.