These fans of new NBHS graduate Ava Raymond (center) brought special signs of support to the Class of 2021 commencement ceremony on June 14.Pam Johnson/The Sound

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Newly-graduated Sachin Archer (left) is congratulated by Superintendent of Schools Scott Schoonmaker and Archer's sister, Sanchia Archer-Palmer, following the NBHS Class of 2021 commencement exercises on the school field June 14.Pam Johnson/The Sound

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NBHS Class of 2021 graduate Mia DeLoughery shares a hug with her mom, Susan DeLoughery, following graduation at the school field June 14.Pam Johnson/The Sound

NBHS Class of 2021 President Gabriella Carofano prepares her classmates for the turning of the tassels as (l-r) NBHS principal Todd Stoeffler, Board of Education chair Shawna Holzer and Superintendent of Schools Scott Schoonmaker await.Pam Johnson/The Sound

141 members of the North Branford High School Class of 2021 participate in the turning of the tassels during their graduation ceremony on the school field June 14.Pam Johnson/The Sound

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At North Branford High School's June 14 commencent exercises for the Class of 2021, one graduate's cap asks a question that could be on the minds of many new graduates.Pam Johnson/The Sound

Briana D'Onofrio flashes a peace sign to mark the moment after graduating with the NBHS Class of 2021.Pam Johnson/The Sound

141 members of the North Branford High School Class of 2021 participate in the turning of the tassels during their graduation ceremony on the school field June 14.Pam Johnson/The Sound

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Class President Gabriella Carofano holds her new high school diploma after graduating on the North Branford High School field June 14.Pam Johnson/The Sound

Most NBHS graduates held onto their caps following graduation, with only a few flying into the sky in celebration on June 14.Pam Johnson/The Sound