Sixteen graduating seniors from area high schools spoke to The Day about their accomplishments, the hopes for the future, and the people who helped them along the way.

Interviews with:

Sam Davis, St. Bernard

Summer Clark, Norwich Tech

Quella Gu, Williams

Hannah Morrison, Lyme-Old Lyme

Lisa Chen, Montville

Jay Christopher Stonington

Jazmine Silva, New London

Jazzlyn Henderson, Fitch

Mikhail Romanenko, East Lyme

Kevin and Kelly Duarte, Grasso Tech

Gracie Anderson, Wheeler

Elise Sperry, Three Rivers Middle College

Savannah Meaike, Norwich Free Academy

Mubarkan Sajid, Waterford

Yalissa Rodriguez, Marine Science

Mhret Wondmagegne, Ledyard