Roosevelt High School's Class Of 2015 Sets Sights On Future

YONKERS, N. Y. — The Class of 2015, the first graduating class of the newly renamed Roosevelt High School, has received its diplomas.

Sean Coley, Kynard Smith and Richard Allie will all be attending Dutchess Community College in the fall. Coley wants to be a physical therapist, Smith is undecided and Allie wants to work in home security.
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Shannen Sydmor, Denzell Mckeithen, RHS Grad, Aysia Brown and Yasmine Sydmor celebrating Aysia's graduation. Aysia will be attending Dutchess Community College to study business in the fall.
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Emmanuel Adum is one of the National Honor Society members(yellow shash) who will be attending City College in Harlem in the fall to study Mechanical Engineering. Adum received medals for: Robotics, Math, Community service, Success, and citizenship
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Reba Iype, Jonathan Sanchez, and Aistis Brilinkevicius are excited to be graduates of the class of 2015.
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Roosevelt High School's principal, Edward DeChent with Amanda Santiago. Amanda will be attending Gutman College in New York City in the fall.
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Ezequiel Alvarado with his proud mom, Elizabeth Nicasio. Alvarado will be attending Westchester Community College in the fall.
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Dangelo Scott with his proud dad, Paul Scott are ready to celebrate Dangelo's graduation.
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Ramon Brea and Gabrielle Walters. Ramon will be attending Nyack College to study sports management. Brea received medals for: music, sportsmanship(played lacrosse and soccer) and a medal for community service.
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by Pamela Stern

06/30/2015 1:00 p.m.

It's a class that has seen many changes throughout its four years, most notably in name. The school had been called Early College High School.

Not only did the school's name change but there was a change in the school's mascot from an indian to a shark. Also the school colors are now blue and white, and no longer red and white.

"You have now been given the keys to your future, it's up to you to open the doors," Roosevelt's principal, Edward DeChent said to the 141 graduating class of 2015.

Yonkers Board of Education President, Dr. Nader Sayegh told the class: "Don't spend more than you earn, make a budget and save —— your future starts today. Spend money on experiences, not on stuff, experiences for your mind, heart and soul."

The graduates have their sights set on professional career goals. Sean Coley wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist. Emmanuel Adum wants to be a mechanical engineer.

Aysia Brown who was surrounded by her family will be attending Dutchess Community College in the fall to study business.

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