More than 280 graduates will receive their diplomas at the East Boston High School commencement exercises Friday at 11 a.m. at East Boston Stadium.

Class valedictorian Arielle Tritto and class salutatorian Man Li will give their respective speeches during the program. Tritto will be attending Boston University while Li will be attending UMass Boston.

Legendary East Boston swimming coach Dave Arinella, a 1974 graduate of Boston University, will be the guest speaker.

Dr. Tommy Welch, Region 1 Boston Schools Superintendent, leads a slate of dignitaries that will be in attendance.

An emotional ceremomy for Mr. Phil Brangiforte

For EBHS Principal Phil Brangiforte, the ceremony will be one of much emotion as his daughter, Alexandria Brangiforte, will be receiving her diploma with the Class of 2026. Also proudly attending the ceremony will be Carrie Frangiforte, Alexandria’s mother. Alexandria, who received acceptances to 18 colleges, including UConn, has decided to continue her studies at Plymouth State University with a goal of becoming an early childhood education teacher.

Alexandria’s older siblings, Kayla, John, Jacqueline, and Nicolette, are also graduates of East Boston High School.