Graduates pass by faculty members, family members and friends Friday, June 10, 2022, during the recessional of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Eleanor Dushin, left, shows Alex Lee what she wrote in his yearbook Friday, June 10, 2022, while they wait for the start of their Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

From second from left, Felse Kyle, Mary Wholean and Olivia Turtoro sing the tune 'Pomp and Circumstance' while they and their fellow graduates start to lineup Friday, June 10, 2022, for the processional of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Graduates during the processional Friday, June 10, 2022, of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Tricia Swaney takes a photo of her son Maverick while he passes by Friday, June 10, 2022, during the processional of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Graduates laugh while teacher Richard Fisler gives his commencement speech Friday, June 10, 2022, during the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Abigail Sicuranza, left, and Fiona Hufford, center, present teacher Lauren Rahr with the Mildred Sanford Award for outstanding teacher, Friday, June 10, 2022, during the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. The Class of 2022 selected Rahr for the award. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Liam Fallon receives his diploma Friday, June 10, 2022, from Principal James Wygonik during the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Family members and friends of the Class of 2022 watch the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Liam Grethel gets a hug from science teacher Lucy Walter when he steps off the stage after receiving his diploma Friday, June 10, 2022, during the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)

Graduates toss their caps in the air Friday, June 10, 2022, at the end of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School graduation ceremony in Old Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)