Colin G. Quinn delivers the Valedictorian's Speech. A thunderstorm and sweltering heat did not dampen enthusiasm in the Garden City High School gym on June 29, as the Class of 2008 received their diplomas.

Olivia Lucas delivers the Salutatorian's Welcome.Senator Charles Schumer addresses the graduatesGraduates get a look at their diplomas.The Class of 2008 enters the gym.The Class of 2008 files out of the gym as high school graduates.The water the School District provided for graduates and their well-wishers came in handy for quenching thirst and cooling off during the ceremony.Friends gather together as high school classmates for the last time.In the cafeteria before the ceremony, a Garden City High School tradition.The Senior Chorale performed the Star Spangled Banner and I'll Be Seeing You, conducted by Music Teacher Robert Ludwig.Audience members spot the graduates.Members of the Ceremony Winds shortly before playing Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, conducted by Music Teacher Brandon PsenickaJenna Kirshner, winner of the Julia Maloney Scholarship. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice returned to her alma mater to deliver the keynote addressMembers of the Senior Chorale about to perform. Working under the direction of Audio-Visual Specialist Larry Blass, members of The Studio responded to threatening weather conditions with great efficiency, relocating sound and video equipment from Warren King Field to the gym in record time. A student receives his diploma from outgoing Garden City School Board President Kenneth J. Monaghan. Graduates spot friends in the audience.Graduates listen to Colin G. Quinn deliver the Valedictorian's speech.