Meghan Connolly, Kayla Baldwin, Kerry Bell, left to right in front, and Nicole Labbe, rear, strike a pose while waiting for Deering High School's graduation to start at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Wednesday.

Gofran Ali uses her phone to help adjust her cap while waiting in line to start the processional at Deering High School's graduation at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Wednesday.

Deering High School seniors start the processional to their seats inside the Cross Insurance Arena during Deering's graduation in Portland on Wednesday.

A Deering High senior gives a shoutout to a classmate receiving a diploma on stage during Deering's graduation at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Wednesday.

Deering High School senior Sundus Mohamed glances behind her at the start of Deering's graduation at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Wednesday.

Salutatorian Christopher Richardson addresses students during Deering High School's graduation at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Wednesday.

After receiving her diploma, Gofran Ali hugs teacher Tracey Menard at Deering High School's graduation at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Wednesday.