Barnegat High School Class of 2019’s commencement was held on June 21 at the school’s football field. One hundred and seventeen seniors received their diplomas and most are heading off to 44 institutes of higher learning or the military.

Ryan Morrill


Salutatorian Anthony Lundy presents the Flag Salute.

“A Million Dreams” from the performed by the Select Choir and Chorus Seniors.

Valedictorian Madison Payer

Senior Class President Annabelle Gorgan

Dillon Balas got a surprise at his graduation, unbeknownst to him, older brother Rick, a 2017 Barnegat graduate now in the U. S. Air Force handed him his diploma. “It was unbelievable,” said Dillon. “I hadn’t seen him in more than a year.”

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