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 May 3.
Graduating seniors from Casco Bay High School dance in a circle before the ceremony on May 4.
Senior class president Aren Gregory Kiladjian delivers the keynote address at Portland High School' 194th graduation.
Deering High School Salutatorian Christopher Richardson addresses his fellow students during graduation.
Balloons flutter in the breeze as Portland High School seniors line up outside City Hall prior to graduation in Merrill Auditorium.
Scott Shibles, a wellness teacher and director of student life at Casco Bay High School, embraces graduates as they enter Portland's Merrill Auditorium for graduation.
Seniors start the processional to their seats inside the Cross Insurance Arena during Deering's graduation on May 3.
Gofran Ali uses her phone to help adjust her cap while waiting in line to start the processional at Deering High School's graduation.
After receiving her diploma, Gofran Ali hugs teacher Tracey Menard at Deering's graduation.
Liam Densmore, seen through the left door, and and Montana Sangillo and Mica Rodriguez, seen at right, catch some fresh air outside the Portland High School gym while waiting for the start of the school's 194th graduation exercises at Merrill Auditorium.
In a sea of seniors, Sundus Mohamed glances behind at the start of Deering High School graduation.
Mina Mohammed, left, and Noor Ibrahim pose for a photograph before the Casco Bay High School graduation ceremony on the evening of May 4 at the Merrill Auditorium.
Casco Bay High School graduates-to-be line up before walking into Merrill Auditorium.
A Deering High senior gives a shoutout to a classmate receiving a diploma on stage during the Cross Insurance Arena.
Zahara Monydet gets quick hugs from family members as she makes her way into the Merrill Auditorium for Casco Bay High School's graduation.
Portland High School seniors assemble on stage before a packed house at Merrill Auditorium.
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