Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy Commencement/Class Awards Ceremony

Elizabeth Public Schools celebrated the Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy graduating Class of 2026 commencement and class awards ceremony at the Thomas G. Dunn Sports Center on June 24. Among the speakers at the ceremony were Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, Elizabeth Board of Education President Maria Z. Carvalho, EPS Superintendent Dr. Olga Hugelmeyer, EPS Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Cedeño, EPS Assistant Superintendent Rafael A. Cortes, Jr., Hamilton Preparatory Academy Vice Principal George Mikros, Hamilton Preparatory Academy Italian Teacher and 2026 Governor’s Award Teacher of the Year Melissa J. Wells, Hamilton Preparatory Academy Guidance Counselor Wendy Maravi, Hamilton Preparatory Academy Senior Class Advisor Brian Sullivan, Hamilton Preparatory Academy Social Studies Teacher Jennifer Craven, Hamilton Preparatory Academy class valedictorian Yusrah Abike Lawal, Hamilton Preparatory Academy class salutatorian Mytjona Bond, and Hamilton Preparatory Academy Student Representative to the EBOE Kayla Samantha Hernandez.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Hamilton Preparatory Academy senior Fausto Ransel Del Carmen Mercedes and the Pledge of Ethics was led by Hamilton Preparatory Academy senior Emily Alondra Navarro.

Congratulations to the Hamilton Preparatory Academy Class of 2026 and best wishes in all your future endeavors!