KATHARINE SCHROEDER PHOTO | The celebration begins outside Mattituck High school Saturday afternoon following graduation.
Mattituck-Cutchogue High School held its 99th annual commencement exercises at the gym on Saturday morning.
The ceremony was led by high school principal Shawn Petretti and included the presentation of numerous scholarships and awards. Valedictorian Caitlin Penny gave an inspiring speech to her classmates after which the graduating students gathered on the front steps of the school for the traditional hat toss.