North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Superintendent of Schools Scott Schoonmaker addresses the class. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Dominick Langello walks back to his seat after receiving an award. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Superintendent of Schools Scott Schoonmaker addresses the class. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Principal Todd Stoeffler. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Andrew Amendola shakes hands with Superintendent Scott Schoonmaker. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Andrew Amendola smiles after receiving his diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Kasey Angiollo shakes hands with Superintendent Scott Schoonmaker. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Nina Annunziato receives her diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Gabriella Barone receives her diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Bridget Betzner walks across the stage with her diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Salutatorian Grant Bogardus shakes hands with Principal Todd Stoeffler. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Salutatorian Grant Bogardus receives his diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Andrew Amendola, R, waits to be seated after receiving his diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Board of Education Chair Shawna Holzer greets graduates as they step onto the stage. .Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Board of Education Chair Shawna Holzer greets graduates as they step onto the stage. .Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Bridget Betzner, middle, looks on as her fellow classmates receive their diplomas. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Dylan Burwell smiles at a fellow graduate as their name is called. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Jonathan Estrada-Perez, L, waits for his name to be called as Nico Falcioni applauds his fellow graduates. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Nico Falcioni walks to receive his diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Cam Garrett has his name announced and walks to receive his diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Nate Higgins shakes hands with Superintendent Scott Schoonmaker. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Dominick Langello hugs Superintendent Scott Schoonmaker after receiving his diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Mia Park smiles at her fellow classmates as she walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Mia Park smiles at her fellow classmates as she walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Will Seward shakes hands with Principal Todd Stoeffler. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Valedictorian Alexander Shadman shakes hands with board of education chair Shawna Holzer. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Valedictorian Alexander Shadman shakes hands with board of education chair Shawna Holzer. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Valedictorian Alexander Shadman shakes hands with Principal Todd Stoeffler. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Valedictorian Alexander Shadman after receiving his diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Valedictorian Alexander Shadman after receiving his diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Christin Wessoleck shakes hands with Principal Todd Stoeffler. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Christin Wessoleck smiles as she makes her way back to her seat after receiving her diploma. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Graduate Ian Kaminsky. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. 2021 North Branford graduate Sheldon Wessoleck congratulates his sister Christin at the completion of the ceremony. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. 2021 North Branford graduate Sheldon Wessoleck congratulates his sister Christin at the completion of the ceremony. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Mason Provencher walks with his fellow graduates at the completion of the ceremony. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound

North Branford High School held commencement exercises on June 9 for the class of 2023. Mason Provencher walks with his fellow graduates at the completion of the ceremony. Wesley Bunnell / The Sound