Photos by Stefanie Jackson —
Northampton High School held its 2022 commencement Saturday, June 4. There was a three-way tie for valedictorian among Mallory Hook, Jennifer Kim, and Dev Patel, who each earned a 4.5 GPA. In addition to the three valedictorians, the commencement ceremony recognized fourth honor student Rocio Cruz Pineda and fifth honor student Charlotte Henderson.
- Mallory Hook
- Principal Michael Myers, left, and Assistant Principal Carl Eng, right, present the graduates with their diplomas, and Superintendent Eddie Lawrence waits to greet and shake hands with graduates as they walk across the stage. The event marks the last graduation Lawrence will attend as superintendent; he is retiring after eight years in the position, with more than 40 years in education.
- Jennifer Kim
- Graduating senior Destiny Carrington sings the national anthem with Superintendent Eddie Lawrence standing at left.
- Dev Patel
- Mallory Hook displays her school pride with a sparkling capital N for Northampton on her graduation cap.











