Ranney Upper School in Tinton Falls awarded diplomas to 57 graduating seniors during its 44th commencement ceremonies held June 12 on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch. More than 500 parents, relatives and friends were in attendance. The commencement address was delivered by Adam Metzger, Ranney class of 2004 and a recent Yale University graduate, and class salutatorian Catherine Gainor and valedictorian Jenifer Tendler addressed classmates and guests. The girls are wearing the traditional white gowns with long-stemmed red roses.