November 3, 2024

Dighton-Rehoboth Grads Urged to Do ‘Big Things’

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Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School’s graduating class was encouraged to dream big at the June 7 ceremony.

The 167 members of the Class of 2024 were greeted with cheers from friends and family as they strolled onto the school’s athletic field.

Valedictorian Kylie Mirra advised her classmates to “be kind and do big things” with their lives.

“Learn the things you always wanted to learn,” Mirra said. “Never leave yourself with regrets.”

Salutatorian Jane Kostka told her fellow graduates to “always keep looking for the magic,” noting it made them and the world more amazing.

High school had a huge impact on Bessette, as well as his fellow graduates:

“This is my favorite day,” said Principal Jacqueline Ash, who saw “strength, determination, resilience, humility, and love” in the graduates.

“Learn from those who have gone before you,” Ash noted. “You are going to do great things.

D-R Superintendent Bill Runey also praised the graduates for overcoming difficult challenges during their school years. One of those was the coronavirus pandemic which impacted their freshmen year in 2020.

“You rose above them with resilience, grit, and determination,” Runey said. “There’s a renaissance on the horizon. You all showed the incredible potential of our school. D-R will always be your home.”

Other speakers included Class President Joshua Dustin and Mary Petitto, who read an honor essay.

Quoting Dr. Seuss, Pettito said “you can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”

The Senior Chorus members performed the class song, “Never Grow Up” by Taylor Swift.

Diplomas were handed out by Runey, Ash, and school committee vice chair Aaron Morse.

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