A graduate continues the celebration from the sunroof of a car following Deering High School’s 149th commencement exercises.
Zak Ali poses for a photo with his mother Halima Aden, center, and Cate Gaynor, the school's health care provider, following Deering High School’s 149th commencement exercises at Merrill Auditorium.
Halima Noor, a teacher and assistant principal at Deering High School hugs graduates as they leave Merrill Auditorium following the school's 149th commencement exercises. Noor graduated from the high school in 2016.
Graduates line up before Deering High School’s 149th commencement exercises at Merrill Auditorium.
Claudio Nzita of Portland takes a video with his cousin and graduate Abigael Kabangu after Deering High School’s 149th commencement exercises.
Patricio Miguel takes a bow after speaking to fellow graduates during Deering High School’s 149th commencement exercises.
Nusrat Ayasin gets a hug from her little brother, Easir Ehan, 5, as graduates from Deering High School walk to Merrill Auditorium for the school's 149th commencement exercises.
Several caps are sent flying at the culmination of Deering High School’s 149th commencement exercises.
Patricio Miguel, center, holds the door for fellow graduates as they make their way to Merrill Auditorium for Deering High School’s 149th commencement exercises.
Three tiers of family and friends watch as graduates enter Merrill Auditorium for Deering High School’s 149th commencement exercises.
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