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Pierson High School Seniors Celebrate Graduation

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Sag Harbor, NY - 6/23/18 - Graduates run up Pierson hill at the Pierson High School graduation ceremonies in Sag Harbor, NY June 23, 2018. (Photo by Gordon M. Grant)

Sag Harbor, NY - 6/23/18 - Commencement speaker Rohan Oza at the Pierson High School graduation ceremonies in Sag Harbor, NY June 23, 2018. (Photo by Gordon M. Grant)

Sag Harbor, NY - 6/23/18 - Scenes from the Pierson High School graduation ceremonies in Sag Harbor, NY June 23, 2018. (Photo by Gordon M. Grant)

Sag Harbor, NY - 6/23/18 - College counselor Margaret Motto helps Will Martin with his graduation attire prior to the Pierson High School graduation ceremonies in Sag Harbor, NY June 23, 2018. (Photo by Gordon M. Grant)

author on Jun 26, 2018
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