Members of the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 toss their caps to celebrate at the end of commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 gather in the shade before commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Family members make their was through the concourse for the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Family fill the stands as the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 form up for their processional for commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Ivy Orator Valeria Yraita-Zevallos addresses the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 during commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Staff hand out water to members of the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 during commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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A pair of beach umbrellas provide shade to family members attending the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Alexis Cash celebrates as her name is called to receive her diploma during the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Pearlie Michael George waves to acknowledge the cheers during the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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The Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 graduates in commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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The Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 graduates in commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Jackson Miller waves to his supporters during commencement exercises for the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Sophia Murphy Vasquez gives a smile upon receiving her diploma during commencement exercises for the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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NFA graduate Taina Williams celebrates Wednesday, June 9, 2021, as she steps toward to accept her diploma during commencement exercises for the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Graduate Angel Lopez-Hernandez celebrates receiving his diploma during commencement exercises for the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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The family of graduate Gregory Hall cheers as he accepts his diploma during commencement exercises for the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 switch their tassels during commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 celebrate after switching their tassels during commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Members of the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 sing the alma mater along with the Ambassador singers at the end of commencement exercises Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Graduate Bianca Laguerre poses with her mother Schela, and aunts Danielle Laguerre, left and Yolette Laguerre-Senat, right, for uncle J.P. Laguerre following commencement exercises for the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Thomas J. Dodd Memorial Stadium in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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