The West Babylon School District celebrated the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026’s top 25 graduating seniors during the annual Superintendent’s Blue and Gold Luncheon held on June 17 in the board of education room.

Hosted by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly, the special event brought together district administrators, the honorees and a faculty member selected by each student as someone who made a meaningful impact on their educational journey.

Dr. Farrelly congratulated the students on reaching this significant milestone and recognized not only their academic accomplishments but also their dedication to their school community. She acknowledged not only the students but the influential teachers who were there to offer their support during the way.

During the luncheon, Dr. Farrelly recognized each student individually and presented them with a special gift. Students also had the opportunity to acknowledge the faculty members who supported and inspired them throughout their educational careers.

The celebration concluded with the top 25 students gathering for a final group photo as they prepare to graduate and begin the next chapter of their lives.

Congratulations to the top 25 students of the Class of 2026 (in order starting at No. 25): Larisa Filpo Vinas, Antonella DeGennaro, Mariana Figueroa, Kaden LaVecchia, Sophia DiCiero, Rohaan Bajaj, Elizabeth Levy, Jillian Goldberg, Matteo Giudice , Evangelyn Rivera Bonilla, Maria Moreno Lopez, Lily Boggia, Kylah Hicklin, Giovanna Miranda, Daira Navarro, Nandini Ramesh, Natalie Tiedemann, Grace Simaren, Anthony Mastrangelo, Erin Fider, Joel Colas, Melanie Jastrzebski, Saad Syed, Dheera Misra and Julian Cruz.