East Lyme High School Graduation

Dean Beebe, center, and his classmates begin to celebrate at Principal Michael Susi declares the class graduates.

Meagan Ryley, left, uses her phone to make a final check of her cap and gown as D.J. Rose looks-on.

Sarabeth Hanyckyj, right, helps Elizabeth Zamarka with her lip color.

Director of Counseling Deb Kelly hands out tassels.

Brian Durkin, left, and his sister Karen Concannon team up to photograph Karen's daughter Erin Concannon, left, and her friends Delia McCarthy, center and Erin Lilienthal.

A group of faculty members pause for a photo before they process onto the field.

The East Lyme High School class of 2014 marches onto the field for the school's 46th Commencement.

The East Lyme High School class of 2014 marches onto the field for the school's 46th Commencement.

Co-salutatorian Unni Kurumbail races to the stage to join Matthew Lin after the pair raced through the crowd high-fiving the audience.

East Lyme High School class of 2014 Valedictorian Clayton Otter stops to take a "selfie" before he takes the stage to deliver his remarks.

Kristina Esposito exchanges a fist bump with a classmate.

Emily Young, seated right, greets classmates coming back from receiving their diplomas.

The East Lyme High School Senior Chorus sings the Alma Mater at the conclusion of commencement.

East Lyme First Selectman Paul Formica high fives members of the East Lyme High School class of 2014.

The East Lyme High School class of 2014 celebrate as they leave the field at the conclusion of the school's 46th Commencement exercises.

The East Lyme High School class of 2014 received their diplomas in the school's 46th Commencement Wednesday.