On Friday, December 15, state Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. marched alongside the soon-to-be graduating class at the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (MELS) as they went to the postal truck to drop off their college applications during their annual College March.

Addabbo was a guest speaker at the event and encouraged the students to continue their hard work and thank those that helped them get to this point.

“As you begin this next journey in your life, do not forget all the people who helped you get to where you are today,” Addabbo said. “Congratulations to you all and best of luck to you in the future.”