Nick Pisani and Preston Tabor take a flying leap to celebrate during the recessional at the conclusion of commencement exercises for the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Valedictorian Avery Dolphin, left, gets a high five from classmate Samantha Cohen, right, during commencement exercises for the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the faculty and staff listen to the valedictory address from Avery Dolphin during commencement exercises for the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Class co-president Patrick Obrey takes a selfie with the audience at the conclusion of his portion of the address, following co-president Dylan Wininger-Sieve, back, during commencement exercises for the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Graduate Zach Bourgeois celebrates as he comes forward to accept his diploma during commencement exercises for the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Graduates Cooper Heard, left, and Hayden Kirkpatrick leave the stage at the conclusion of commencement exercises for the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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The final three graduates, from left, Kelly Walker, Taylor Wininger-Sieve, and Luke Wester, leave the stage at the conclusion of commencement exercises for the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 celebrate in the lobby of The Garde Arts Center following commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Class co-president Dylan Wininger-Sieve, left, helps Preston Tabor with his boutonniere as members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 make final preparations for commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Jake Kozlowski, left, takes a photo with classmates in the balcony of the Garde Arts Center as members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 make final preparations for commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Assistant Principal Colleen Hardison, left, and school counselor Jenna Schumacher, right, make final checks of the diplomas before commencement exercises for the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Liv Goldreich, left, and Braeden Lewis sit together in the mezzanine lounge at The Garde Arts Center as members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 prepare for commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Charlie McMahon, right, helps Kyle Maullucci with his regalia as members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 gather in the Oasis Room prior to commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Aidan Latino-Davis keeps an eye out for his family from the mezzanine lounge as members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 prepare for commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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English teacher Ryan Jones, right, helps Jason Rowe with his boutonniere as members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 prepare for commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Assistant principal Colleen Hardison, left, takes a photo of a group of graduates of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 prior to commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 relax and bide their time in the Oasis Room before commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 march from the mezzanine lounge to the auditorium for commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Class co-presidents Patrick Obrey, left, and Dylan Wininger-Sieve carry the President's Wheel at the head of the procession of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 during commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 gather on the stage for commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 fill the lobby to meet their families following commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Student body co-president Lucas Muti addresses the members of the Marine Science Magnet High School Class of 2022 during commencement exercises Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Garde Arts Center in New London. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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