Good morning families, students, staff, administration, and fellow graduates. Today, we are sitting here preparing to begin a completely new chapter of our lives. And for many of us, including myself, that is honestly a little scary. Graduation comes with something we have not fully experienced before: the responsibility to make our own decisions. For the first time in a long time, there is no perfectly clear path in front of us. There is no answer key telling us whether th

Hello Class of 2026! Today marks the day we wipe our slates clean and look ahead to the promising possibilities of the future. We have labored, conquered fears, and dedicated countless hours to proclaim ourselves, the graduating Class of 2026. This celebration of great academic achievement will be a day to remember. However, before we do so, I ought to recount an anecdote that fits the bill of this momentous occasion. From childhood, my fear was not fitting in. I twisted my

Greetings and welcome to graduation, the Class of 2026. As I look out to the audience I am filled with a little bit of regret. Not because I messed something up, not because there is something I forgot. I feel this regret because, when I look out into the blue filling these seats, there are names I do not know. There are many faces I barely recognize. Yet, despite all that, I feel this deep connection to every single person here today. Because we are, and always will be, the

I want to start off by congratulating the Class of 2026. Your emotions must be all over the place. Some of you might be excited. Some of you might just want to get it over with. But some of you might be feeling something unexpected: fear. Sure, you’re going to strut on stage, grab your diploma, and exit in style. But there might be some lingering worries. Maybe some small things, like tripping. And maybe bigger things, like college. A lot of you might be sitting here asking

Good afternoon, everyone. I want to truly thank you all for coming out to show love and support today. Before I begin, I want to thank Mayor Womack, Dr. Zychowski, Ms. Hayley Toth, Mr.Kneller, the administration and faculty of North Brunswick Township High School, and my family and friends for your time, effort, and guidance through these four years. Sitting here today, it’s easy to feel like we’re supposed to have everything figured out just because we’re graduating. But t

Good afternoon administrators, teachers, families, friends, and the Class of 2026. What if some of the best moments of our lives begin with a decision that scares us? Graduation is when life stops asking if you’re ready and starts asking if you’re brave. When I look around, I don’t just see caps and gowns, I see everything that brought us here. The rushed mornings before first period, the crowded hallways, the Spirit Weeks that made the school louder than usual, and the st

Good afternoon, teachers and staff, family and friends, and most importantly, the Class of 2026. People often say that high school “flies by,” but I do not think that is true. While we were living through it, time actually seemed to stop before every difficult moment, as every week dragged us toward Friday, every marking period felt endless, and every challenge felt impossible, until somehow, eventually, we overcame it. The truth is not that these last four years flew by, bu

Good evening. I’d like to start off this program by thanking Mayor Womack, Dr. Zychowski, and Mr. Kneller for attending the Class of 2026 graduation. Most of all, I’d like to thank all of the friends and family who were able to make it here today. This means so much to me and my fellow graduates. I’d also like to take a moment of silence for those who weren't able to make it here today. As I started thinking about what could represent us as a whole, I took a stroll down memo

Good afternoon, faculty, families, and most importantly, the Class of 2026. Graduation is supposed to feel like an ending. But standing here today, it doesn’t feel like something is over; it feels like everything is just beginning. Four years ago, we walked into high school as freshmen, not knowing who we were, where we would fit in, or who we would become. What we didn’t realize then was that high school wouldn’t just teach us subjects and lessons; it would teach us how t

Good afternoon seniors, family, friends, and staff, happy graduation day! It is wonderful to see so many people here to celebrate the Class of 2026. Before I start, I want to thank Mayor Womack, Dr. Zychowski, Miss Toth, and the Board of Education members for their leadership and dedication. To Mr. Kneller, along with the NBTHS administration, staff, and faculty, thank you for your patience, motivation, and for always pushing us to do our best. To our family and friends, than

Why are we scared to ask our parents if our friends can stay over because of a possible “No"? Why are some people scared to ask their boss for that promotion they know they deserve? Too often, we assume the worst instead of hoping for the best. Fear holds us back, and as we step into the “real world,” it is our job to turn fear into something useful. Fear is present in all of our lives. No matter our confidence on the outside, it is inescapable. Fear makes us anxious. It ca

Graduating class of 2026, we made it! None of us learned how to ride a bike without training wheels on day one. Similarly, it took a lot of sleepless nights, endless DeltaMath assignments, and worrying about our challenging classes to get to this stage. When people see the smiles on our faces today, they see happiness. Nobody sees the fear we carried within for 4 years. From the fear of failing classes to potentially disappointing our families, we’ve been through the trenches

Aisha Abdul Mumin NBTHS Guidance Service Award Melina Abreu Lightbridge Foundation Scholarship Kiera Accettura North Brunswick Township Administrators Education Association Award for Exemplary Leadership Student Government Organization Recognition Award Hillary Aguiar Intellection STEM Award Joanne Alba Frank Hahenfeld Memorial Award presented by the New Brunswick Kiwanis Club Amelia Ayala North Brunswick PBA 160 Senior Award Cyndi Baumgartner Domestic Violence Awareness Scho

The Seal of Biliteracy is a stamp on a high school diploma, and a notation on a student’s transcript; it certifies that a student is bilingual or fluent in a language other than English. The qualifying test for the Seal of Biliteracy is a challenging one that requires equal proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing of a second language other than English. A score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Language and Culture exam may also earn students this same reco

The National Honor Society is a prestigious organization that recognizes high school students for their outstanding achievements in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Its primary goal is to encourage academic excellence, community involvement, and the development of strong leadership qualities among young people. The NHS members are expected to maintain a high GPA, participate in service projects, and demonstrate ethical behavior both in and out of school. The a

Academic Recognition Evening . . . a celebration of excellence NATIONAL MERIT PROGRAM COMMENDED STUDENTS Ashwin Bhatia Michael Cayabyab Joshua Cho Ummi Hashim Mia Monteiro Eva Patel Yashvi Patel Neil Reddy 2025-2026 NBTHS AP SCHOLARS AWARDS AP Scholars Bryson Agnew Grade 12 Lasya Bejugama Grade 11 Aarav Bhalodia Grade 11 Patryk Bielski Grade 11 Michael Cayabyab Grade 12 Alhan Fazal Grade 11 Gaurav Hemrajani Grade 11 Anushree Lohit Grade 12 Leonal Morales-M

Bryson Agnew "If you wanna be somebody, if you wanna go somewhere, you better wake up and pay attention." - Sister Act 2 Hillary Aguiar "I've always found ideals don't take the place of meals, that's how it is and how it will always be." - Tom Lehrer Rachel Aguilar "And so the adventure begins." Carlos Bello "My experience here at NBTHS has been a roller coaster from friendship break-ups to meeting people that I love spending time with. I have learned to embrace my personali

Ms. Abrahamson Class of 2026! What a wild year it has been! I am so proud of each and every one of you for making it to the finish line. It wasn't easy, it came with challenges as well as rewards but you did it! I know you are going to go out there and do amazing things. Remain positive, hopeful, and know that you are stronger than the obstacles that may get in your way. Vincent Adams Congratulations Vin!! Fernando Alvarez Genesis, you are one of the friends that I made in hi

June 23, 2025 marked the commencement of the Class of 2025. Here is a collection of photographs documenting the occasion. Thank you to...