VOL. 72 NO. 27
July 2-8, 2026
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Annual Summer concert series in Cedarhurst
This year’s lineup, dates
Story page 5
Inside Celebrating our independence an editorial page 4
Photo by Tim Baker/Herald
HewleTT Honors THe graduaTing Class Max Cohen “MurrayHillBoy” feature page 3
The Hewlett High School Class of 2026 celebrated a milestone on June 25, crossing the stage at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts to receive their diplomas before proud family members, friends, faculty and administrators. The commencement ceremony marked the culmination of four years of a c ademic achievement,
extracurricular involvement and personal growth. Graduates reflected on the friendships, memories and lessons that shaped their high school experience while looking ahead to college, careers, military service and other future pursuits. School leaders praised the class for its resilience, leadership and commitment to excellence,
encouraging students to embrace new opportunities while car rying forward the values and tradit i o n s o f H ew l e t t H i g h School as they begin the
next chapter of their lives. — Melissa Berman