New London High Commencement
Casandra Barthelemy, left, shares a laugh with fellow members of New London High School's Class of 2016, as they participate in Commencement Exercises held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)
New London High School's Class of 2016 including Ariel Cruz, bottom left, 17, relax in Roland Hall at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, prior to participating in Commencement Exercises, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)
James Clinton-Ortiz, second from right, of the New London High School Class of 2016, proudly holds his diploma in the air during Commencement Exercises held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)
New London High School's Class of 2016 begin to line up for the Processional in Roland Hall at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, prior to participating in Commencement Exercises, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)
New London High School members of the Class of 2016 enter the football field at the Coast Guard Academy during the Processional portion of Commencement Exercises,Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)
New London High School members of the Class of 2016 including Joseph Jackson receive their diplomas during Commencement Exercises held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)
New London High School members of the Class of 2016 including Joseph Jackson receive their diplomas during Commencement Exercises held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)
New London High School member of the Class of 2016 Destiny Nazario, top, hugs her aunt Shayna Nazario, after participating in Commencement Exercises held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)
Tyrel Martinez, a graduating member of New London High School's members of the Class of 2016, reacts after receiving his diploma during Commencement Exercises held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)
James Clinton-Ortiz, second from right, of the New London High School Class of 2016, cheers during Commencement Exercises held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. (Tim Martin/The Day)