Haddam-Killingworth High School seniors make their way past family and guests during commencement exercises on June 17, 2022 at HK High School in Higganum. Soren Frantz / The Source

Members of the Graduation Choir sing þÄúThe Star Spangled BannerþÄù before the graduation ceremony began at HK High School in Higganum on Friday June 17. Soren Frantz / The Source

Andrew Fleig introduces the graduating class of 2022 at HK High School in Higganum on Friday June 17. Fleig noted achievements from academics, clubs and sports along with including þÄúAndrew FleigþÄôs 5 Keys to CoolnessþÄù in his speech. Soren Frantz / The Source

Salutatorian Benjamin Williams gave his speech during the graduation ceremony at HK High School in Higganum on Friday June 17. Williams was a part of the State Championship winning wrestling team and will continue his academic career at Dartmouth College. Soren Frantz / The Source

Valedictorian Duncan Beauchamp stressed the importance of passion in his speech during the graduation ceremony on Friday June 17 at HK High School in Higganum. Beauchamp will continue his studies at Vassar College. Soren Frantz / The Source

Members of the Graduation Choir sing þÄúIn My LifeþÄù by The Beatles during the graduation ceremony at HK High School in Higganum on Friday June 17. Soren Frantz / The Source

Principal Donna Hayward addressed the class of 2022 at HK High SchoolþÄôs graduation ceremony on Friday June 17 in Higganum. Hayward compared the movie EncantoþÄôs plot to the struggles educators faced during COVID. Soren Frantz / The Source

Superintendent Jeffrey Wihbey addressed the class while urging the students to have a plan at HK High schools graduation ceremony on Friday June 17 in Higganum. Soren Frantz / The Source

Jacqueline Flaherty, a member of the Graduation Choir was presented the first diploma at HK High Schools Graduation Ceremony on Friday June 17 in Higganum. Soren Frantz / The Source

HK High School graduates congratulate each other as they walk towards the stage to receive their diplomas on Friday June 17 in Higganum. Soren Frantz / The Source

HK High School graduates walk across the stage and receive their diplomas during the graduation ceremony on Friday June 17 in Higganum. Soren Frantz / The Source