Video: West Morris Central Class of 2011 Graduates

The West Morris Central class of 2011 was a historic one, as one of the largest groups of seniors in the history of the school–373 in all–received diplomas on Tuesday, June 21 and officially ended their high school careers.

Salutatorian Ian McKenna opened the ceremony and quoted tightrope walker Phillip Petit, saying, “See every day, every year, and every idea as a true challenge.”

Acting Principal Gil Moscatello addressed the class–most likely the final one of his West Morris Central career–and listed many of the accolades garnered by the school and the student body that it was recognized for.

Moscatello also asked for a moment of silence to recognize the loss of 17-year-old Josephine Irwin, a , and 14-year-old Stephen Nichols, .

The 373 students, one by one, accepted their diplomas to rousing applause from a packed house at Wolfpack Stadium, and were reminded of what to remember going forward.

Quoting presidential candidate Herman Cain, Moscatello said, “It’s not success that brings happiness. Rather, it is happiness that brings true success.”

For a photo gallery of West Morris Central's graduation, go here.