Education
Local leaders, educators, and families gather to celebrate a milestone moment for Long Branch’s next generation.
Middle School Graduates about to walk onto the field for the ceremony Photo Credit: Reed Becker
Graduation StagePhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Middle School GraduatesPhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Middle School GraduatesPhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Salutatorian Alston SmithPhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Armand Zambrano Jr. Photo Credit: Reed Becker
Middle School GraduatesPhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Mayor John PallonePhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Middle School GraduatesPhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Middle School GraduatesPhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Graduates receiving their diplomaPhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Graduates receiving their diplomaPhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Graduation balloonsPhoto Credit: Reed Becker
Middle School Graduates about to walk onto the field for the ceremony Photo Credit: Reed Becker
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By Reed Becker
Published June 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Last updated June 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch Middle School held its annual commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 at the Long Branch High School football field on Tuesday. The middle school Class of 2025 graduated approximately 400 students.
The ceremony began with an opening statement from Salutatorian Alston Smith and words of encouragement and congratulations from Board of Education member Armand Zambrano Jr., Mayor John Pallone, Superintendent Francisco Rodriguez, Lead Principal Christopher Volpe and Valedictorian Flynn Worth.
The recurring message shared with the middle school graduates was to continue to be curious, chase your passion and continue to use the traits learned from kindergarten through middle school, including facing new challenges, kindness to other people and persevering during adversity.
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Following the distribution of the diplomas, Principal Volpe made presentations to both Valedictorian Flynn Worth and Salutatorian Alston Smith.
Congratulations to the Long Branch Middle School Class of 2025!
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