HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —Hatboro-Horsham’s Class of 2023 are now high school graduates.
The school district held commencement ceremonies Tuesday night for 361 graduates at the N. Dennis Steinly Stadium after thunderstorms canceled the event on Monday.
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Three seniors —Majd Victor, Matthew Wingen, and Lillian Wu —spoke to the graduates.
“Each and every person you see has their own story, background, and struggles, and the reason I stand before you all today is to remind you that your uniqueness is what will allow you to thrive in our world,” Victor said. “Isn’t it beautiful that we as members of this nation have fostered a culture where people can put their differences aside and work towards the common good? All too often we overlook how lucky we are to be here. We look at the news and see all the negativity and hatred in the world completely forgetting that we have an infinite amount of opportunity to do good.”
Many high school seniors will pursue education after graduation, with 87 percent headed to post-
secondary institutions, school officials said.
Ten percent of the class will be going into the workforce and apprenticeship programs and 3 percent will be joining the armed forces, attending military academies, or universities through the ROTC program.
“As we move on from HH to join the workforce, enlist in the Armed Forces, and attend
universities and trade schools, every one of us deserves respect for the paths we choose,” Wingen said in his speech. “Our individual talents and skills contribute to the unique identity of the Class of 2023, and despite our differences, we are tied together with a common thread when we show the same respect for others that we demand ourselves. I am resolute in my belief that continuing to show respect for others, even if they are very different from us, is one of the most impactful things we can all do as we make our way in the world.”
Additionally, the Class of 2023 earned $7.3 million in renewable scholarships and merit awards.
“I believe that success is not about impressing others, but expressing yourself,” Wu said. “We must now look past achieving success, to handling it well. Achieving success and winning titles may impress others, but being successful and being a winner comes from expressing ourselves with humility and empathy. That is far more fulfilling.”
Hatboro and Horsham Townships also offered congratulations to the Class of 2023 in Facebook posts.
“On behalf of Hatboro Borough Council, Mayor Schultz, and Borough Staff, congratulations to the Hatboro Horsham High School, Class of 2023! We wish all of you the best of luck and success throughout the future,” Hatboro officials said in a Facebook post.
“To the graduates of 2023, we applaud your achievements and couldn’t be prouder,” Horsham Township officials remarked. “As you embark on this new chapter, embrace every opportunity, believe in your abilities, and make a positive impact on the world. Best of luck with your new beginnings.”