Brooke O'Connor of Lakeville, Mass., center, takes a selfie with Jenna Posey, left, of Scarborough and Jessica Santon of Berkley, Mass., before their graduation at Saint Joseph's College in Standish on Saturday. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Monte Alexander of Stockholm, Maine, reacts to a photo Emily Jordan of Whitefield took of him and his graduating stepson, Steven Simonds of Standish, before graduation ceremonies at Saint Joseph's College on Saturday. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Bag piper Robert Gillis leads the procession for the Saint Joseph's College graduation. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Graduate Nicole Avery sings the national anthem during the Saint Joseph's College graduation. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Graduate Caitlin Phillips delivers the valedictorian message during the Saint Joseph's College graduation. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

A graduation cap that's appropriate on the eve of Mother's Day during the University of Southern Maine's 135th commencement at Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Caitlin Dunn of Kennebunk lets out a cheer as she and fellow students prepare to enter Cross Insurance Arena for the University of Southern Maine graduation ceremony on Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Tess Einstein of Portland and Greg Palmer of Northbridge, Mass., both students of recreation and leisure studies, share a moment before entering Cross Insurance Arena for the University of Southern Maine graduation ceremony Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Wilson Cramp of Windham, a student of recreation and leisure studies, stands to be recognized with fellow honors students during the University of Southern Maine graduation ceremony Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

A student carries her cap as she makes her way up the stairs for the University of Southern Maine's 135th graduation commencement at Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer