Marwa Omar waves to the audience after receiving her diploma.
Michaela Sanchez is hugged by English teacher Amanda Pendleton while Devan Steward-Fox, Seba Zahra and Jessica Suar Ajqui, left to right, wait in the gym at Portland High School prior to graduation on Wednesday.
A Portland High School senior waves to someone inside Merrill Auditorium as seniors make their way into the auditorium during graduation on Wednesday.
Kaitlin Harmon has her cap adjusted by Angelika Tit before Portland High School’s graduation on Wednesday.
Luzia Vumpa and other Portland High School seniors walk into Merrill Auditorium during graduation on Wednesday.
Kerra Brown acknowledges friends through a window while making her way into Merrill Auditorium with other Portland High School seniors.
Class President Gabriella Harrigan speaks at the beginning of Portland High School’s graduation at Merrill Auditorium on Wednesday.
Valedictorian Caden Hemond speaks during Portland High School’s graduation at Merrill Auditorium in Portland on Wednesday.
Salutatorian Benjamin Prestes speaks during Portland High School’s graduation at Merrill Auditorium on Wednesday.
From left, Marbella Morales-Melgar, Mia-Saron Bates, Jillian DeSanctis and Emilia Faustino sing “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane, which was the song for the class of 2024 at Portland High School’s graduation on Wednesday.
Jamie Mbiyavanga dances with Superintendent Ryan Scallon after receiving his diploma at Portland High School’s graduation at Merrill Auditorium in Portland on Wednesday.
Ivanilda Ngovo celbrates after receiving her diploma at Portland High School’s graduation on Wednesday.
Emma Shaw celebrates as she walks up to receive her diploma at Portland High School’s graduation on Wednesday.
Kevin Rugabira raises his arms as he walks up to receive his diploma at Portland High School’s graduation on Wednesday.
Sam Keiter celebrates after receiving his diploma at Portland High School’s graduation on Wednesday.
Anthony Royes takes a selfie with his diploma after receiving it at Portland High School’s graduation at Merrill Auditorium on Wednesday.
Sammy Ihoza holds up her diploma after receiving it from Principal Sheila Jepson at Portland High School’s graduation at Merrill Auditorium in Portland on Wednesday.
Benedite Pedro, left, is hugged by her aunt Teresa Luzolo as Pedro’s mother, Rita Maria, right, also celebrates after Portland High School’s graduation at Merrill Auditorium on Wednesday.
Zola Bloom reacts as friends check out a 2024 medal she is wearing outside of Merrill Auditorium after Portland High School’s graduation on Wednesday.
Kaitlin Vigue, right, gives a thumbs up as she and Marissa Hill make their way into Merrill Auditorium for Portland High School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday.
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