Even Mother Nature couldn’t rain on the parade of the Class of 2023 (and she tried!). Through wind and driving rain, the event carried on after being postponed from its original Sunday slot. However, the enthusiasm of the graduating class and their gathered friends and family were not dampened. Join us for all the pomp and circumstance of the commencement ceremony, which took place on Monday, June 5th at Memorial Park.

Congratulations to all of the graduates!

Program of Events

Processional:
“Pomp and Circumstance” (E. Elgar)
Needham High School Band

Welcome
Alison Coubough-Argenieri
High School Assistant Principal, Master of Ceremonies

Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem
Amari Sharma, Class of 2023
Zachary Brown, Class of 2023

Student Speaker
Esha Kelkar, Class of 2023

Principal’s Address
Aaron Sicotte
Principal, Needham High School

Choral Presentation
“The Road Home” (Stephen Paulus)
Needham High School Chorus

Student Speaker
Rachel Talcoff, Class of 2023

Presentation of Class Gift
Kathleen Grady, Class of 2023 President

School Committee Address
Andrea Longo Carter
Chair, Needham School Committee

Presentation of Awards
Andrea Longo Carter
Daniel Gutekanst

Superintendent’s Address
Daniel Gutekanst
Superintendent of Needham Public Schools

Presentation of Diplomas