Posted June 12, 2015

Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2015! Students of two Philadelphia Catholic high schools graduated last week. Father Judge celebrated its commencement at the Liacouras Center of Temple University on June 3. Little Flower graduated at Holy Family University on June 5. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

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The ladies of LF sing their alma matter together one last time as students.

The ladies of Little Flower sing their Alma Mater together one last time as students.

At the beginning of graduation the parents extend their hands over their children in prayer

At the beginning of graduation, the parents extend their hands over their children in prayer.

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the incoming officers receive the swords from the outgoing graduation officers

Father Judge’s incoming class officers receive their ceremonial swords from the outgoing graduation officers.

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Chris Mominey addresses the graduates

Chris Mominey, secretary for Catholic education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, addresses the Father Judge graduates.

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Amber Adair

Amber Adair with her diploma.

Principal Sr. Kathleen Klarich RSM (along with President Sr. Donna Shallo IHM) present diplomas

Sister of Mercy Kathleen Klarich, principal of Little Flower, along with Immaculate Heart Sister Donna Shallo, president, present diplomas to the graduates.

symbolic switching of the tassel

Little Flower’s Class of 2015 graduates follow a long tradition at the school of switching their tassles from one side to the other.