PHOTO GALLERY: High school graduations

President of the Class of 2019, Rachel Klien-Hart speaks to her fellow graduates during the commencement ceremony.

Carlee MacPherson finds her seat as the graduates enter Comet Stadium.

Abington Heights members of the Class of 2019 file into Comet Stadium.

A graduate of the Abington Heights Class of 2019 looks on during the ceremony.

Abington Heights Class of 2019 salutatorian Ryan Siebecker addresses the crowd and his classmates.

Magnolia Jones prepares inside the Abington Heights administration building.

The Abington Heights Class of 2019 celebrates the turning of the tassle.

Fiona Walsh, left, helps Erika Williams with her tassle before the ceremony.

Members of the Class of 2019 read hand-written notes from class president, Rachel Klien-Hart. Every person in the class received a personal note from Klien-Hart.

Leia Parry exits Comet Stadium after receiving her diploma.

Caps fly in the air after the Class of 2019 were officially announced as Blue Ridge graduates. STACI WILSON/STAFF PHOTO

Members of the Class of 2019 listen to speeches during Blue Ridge’s commencement ceremony. STACI WILSON/STAFF PHOTO

Elk Lake Twins Kimmy, left, and Kylie Mosier, right, led the processional during graduation exercises Saturday morning (June 8). BOB BAKER/STAFF PHOTO

Elk Lake Valedictorian Hannah Decker leads a silly string campaign as Superintendent Ken Cuomo exits the stage after conferring all diplomas Saturday, June 8. BOB BAKER/STAFF PHOTO

Lackawanna Trail grads cast their mortar boards in the air at the end of the service at Lions Pride Field. ALICE STUFFLE/STAFF PHOTO

Xavier Houser, left, and Alexus Wilbur participate in Lackawanna Trail’s processional Friday, June 14. ALICE STUFFLE/STAFF PHOTO

Lackawanna Trail School Board Member Kevin Mulhern whips out his cell phone for a selfie with graduate Samantha Baltrusaitis. ALICE STUFFLE/STAFF PHOTO

Montrose Superintendent Chris McComb congratulates graduate Maverick Beeman before presenting him with his diploma. STACI WILSON/STAFF PHOTO

From left, Rachel Sorensen, Tyler Andre, Gabby Davis, Angie Ford, Colin Spellman, Lacey Sanguinito and Katie Puterbaugh smile and cheer on classmates as diplomas were presented. STACI WILSON/STAFF PHOTO

Class of 2019 Pittston Graduate Joseph Stella walks with his classmates reflected in his sunglasses to Charlie Trippi Stadium for Fridays Graduation Ceremonies.
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Mt. View 2019 Salutatorian Alexandra DeWolfe delivers remarks during the ceremony. PAT FARNELLI/STAFF PHOTO

Miranda Button, right, adjusts Scarlett Catalfamo’s stole before their entrance into the Mountain View auditorium for the graduation ceremony. PAT FARNELLI/STAFF PHOTO

Class of 2019 Pittston Graduate Thomas Dessoye carries the American Flag as he and other graduates lead their class into Charlie Trippi Stadium for Fridays Graduation Ceremonies.
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Class of 2019 Pittston Graduate Seryna Cleveland waves as she and other graduates walk to Charlie Trippi Stadium for Fridays Graduation Ceremonies.
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In a newfound fit of freedom on Friday, June 14, newly minted Tunkhannock Area grads cast their mortar boards to the wind. BOB BAKER/STAFF PHOTO

Susquehanna Area graduates, from left, Bethany Maby, Rhiannon Potter, Lia Heath and Emily Fremberg march into the graduation ceremony. STACI WILSON/STAFF PHOTO

Principal Brent Soden, right, presents Devon Dubanowitz with a scholastic award in industrial arts. STACI WILSON/STAFF PHOTO

Tunkhannock Area seniors find their way to the graduation exercise by processing through an arch of palm branches held by their younger siblings. BOB BAKER/STAFF PHOTO

Graduating students of the Career Technology Center of Lacakwanna County make their way to the ceremony. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Graduating students of the Career Technology Center of Lacakwanna County gather outside before the start of the ceremony. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Joseph Kessler, of North Pocono High School, gives the opening remarks at the star of theCareer Technology Center of Lacakwanna County graduation. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Monica Rosairo reacts after she was announced at the Academic Improvement award winner during the Career Technology Center of Lacakwanna County graduation ceremony. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Graduating students of the Career Technology Center of Lacakwanna County who are enrolled in the military, lead the start of the ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Honesdale graduates walk out of the gym at Wayne Highlands Middle School in Honesdale following the commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
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Honesdale High School graduates turn their cap’s tassels during Honesdale’s commencement ceremony at the Wayne Highlands Middle School gym in Honesdale on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
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Honesdale High School class president Joseph Lukan speaks during Honesdale’s commencement ceremony at the Wayne Highlands Middle School gym in Honesdale on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
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Honesdale High School graduate David Mead looks on during Honesdale’s commencement ceremony at the Wayne Highlands Middle School gym in Honesdale on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
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Honesdale High School graduate Lauren Dyser plays drums during Honesdale’s commencement ceremony at the Wayne Highlands Middle School gym in Honesdale on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
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Honesdale High School salutatorian Brandon Lawson speaks during Honesdale’s commencement ceremony at the Wayne Highlands Middle School gym in Honesdale on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
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A Honesdale High School graduate looks at his diploma during Honesdale’s commencement ceremony at the Wayne Highlands Middle School gym in Honesdale on Saturday, June 15, 2019.
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Graduates from Mid Valley High School throw their caps during commencement in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (Jake Danna Steven/The Times-Tribune Via AP)

Graduates from Mid Valley High School throw their caps during commencement in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Maggie Palickar and classmates sing the Mid Valley school song during commencement in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Tyzien Murphy walks with his deploma during commencement in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Kali DiBileo waits to take the stage to get her diploma during commencement at Mid Valley in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Mid Valley’s salutatorian Jacob Vituszynski fixes his tassel during commencement at Mid Valley in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Mid Valley valedictorian Marissa Angelo takes the stage before her speech during commencement at Mid Valley in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Evin Torres takes his diploma during commencement at Mid Valley in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Mid Valley students file into commencement at Mid Valley in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Mid Valley students file into commencement at Mid Valley in Throop, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

North Pocono High School principal Ron Collins helps valedictorian Mark Caputo adjust his graduation cap as it blows in the wind during North Pocono’s graduation ceremony at the stadium behind North Pocono Middle School in Moscow on Friday, June 14, 2019.
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North Pocono High School graduate Alana Kravitz returns to her seat after receiving her diploma during North Pocono’s graduation ceremony at the stadium behind North Pocono Middle School in Moscow on Friday, June 14, 2019.
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Graduates gather on the football field for North Pocono High School’s graduation ceremony at the stadium behind North Pocono Middle School in Moscow on Friday, June 14, 2019.
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North Pocono High School graduate Aidan Marcinko returns to his seat after receiving his diploma during North Pocono’s graduation ceremony at the stadium behind North Pocono Middle School in Moscow on Friday, June 14, 2019.
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North Pocono graduate Ryan Deom during North Pocono’s graduation ceremony at the stadium behind North Pocono Middle School in Moscow on Friday, June 14, 2019.
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Old Forge valedictorian Alyssa Wilcox left and Hannah Acevedo walk into Old Forge High School before commencement on Monday, June 10, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Anna Kikla Pres right cries as she listens to valedictorian Alyssa Wilcox practice her speech at Old Forge High School before commencement on Monday, June 10, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Students applaud a speech during commencement at Old Forge High School on Monday, June 10, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Ashleigh Avvisato has her National Honors Society sash put on by math teacher Terry Digiovine at Old Forge High School before commencement on Monday, June 10, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Jenna Dallolio prepares for graduation at Old Forge High School before commencement on Monday, June 10, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Tommy Souriyavong is helped by Abigail Nee after his tassel fell off during commencement at Old Forge High School on Monday, June 10, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Scranton Prep graduates look on during Prep’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
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Scranton Prep graduate Matthew Mariotti receives his diploma from Prep president Rev. Ryan J. Maher, S.J., during Prep’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
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Scranton Prep staff member Posie Granet hugs her son, Noah Granet, after handing him his diploma at Scranton Prep’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
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Scranton Prep graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
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Members of Scranton Prep’s class of 2019 sing a song during Prep’s graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduate George Ellis dances in the hallway before the start of Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School class of 2019 vice president Jason Arden reacts before the start of Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduates turn their tassels at the conclusion of Scranton’s annual commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. From left are class vice president Jason Arden, class president Aidan Drouse, salutatorian Claudia Pitts and valedictorian Claire Dunleavy.
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Scranton High School graduate Sheila Giles, right, reacts as her family cheers for her during Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduate Zanobia Burns looks on during Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduate David Anguisaca reacts in the hallway as graduates process to the gym for Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduate Jerrod “Rodo” Brown looks on during Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School class of 2019 president Aidan Drouse looks on during Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduates stand as their names are announced during Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduates, from left, Alan White, Jake Wesolowski and Kyle Wargo wait in the hallway before the start of Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduates Kelsey Hein, right, and Isabella Burcheri hug before the start of Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School class of 2019 secretary Elizabeth Haikes carries her diploma off stage at the conclusion of Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduate Sulmary Gomez adjusts classmate Jerrod “Rodo” Brown’s tassel before the start of Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Scranton High School graduates Nyah Kubilus, left, and Zoey Kermidis chat before the start of Scranton’s commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
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Western Wayne’s class president Emily Christina gives the welcome address at the start of graduation on Thursday, June, 13, 2019. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Western Wayne’s Dayla Jones decorated her cap ” Game of Loans ” as they line up for the start of graduation. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Western Wayne’s Marissa Montijo fixes the cap for Austin Kidder before the start of graduation. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Western Wayne’s Rachael Butler smiles with her classmates before the start of graduation. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Western Wayne students take the stage for the start of graduation. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer

Graduates sit during commecement at Dunmore High School in Dunmore on Friday, June 7, 2019. Sean McKeag / Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduates listen to a commencement speech at Dunmore High School in Dunmore on Friday, June 7m 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduates from the Dunmore High School Class of 2019 smile during the graduation ceremony at the Dunmore High School football field. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Lily Elizabeth Conboy, senior class financial secretery, hugs class valedictorian Gia Virginia Occhipinti during the Dunmore High School Class of 2019 graduation ceremony at the high school’s football field in Dumore on Friday, June 7, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Valedictorian Gia Virginia Occhipinti gives her speech during the Dunmore High School Class of 2019 graduation ceremony at the high school’s football field on Friday, June 7, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Jakob Davitt waits for commencement to start during Valley View’s 50th graduation on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Christian Reed waits for Valley View’s 50th graduation to start on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Max James Burke, senior class treasurer, left, introduces Keenan Michael Patrick Brazil, student body president, to the podium during the Dunmore High School Class of 2019 commencement ceremony at the high school’s football field in Dunmore on Friday, June 7, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Camille Castelline, left, and Camryn Gillar pose for a photo before the start of Valley View’s 50th graduation on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Lorna Yushinsky waits for commencement to start during Valley View’s 50th graduation on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Lorna Yushinsky waits for commencement to start during Valley View’s 50th graduation on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

A Valley View student carries the U.S. Flag during commencement on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Valley View students pose for a photo before the start of Valley View’s 50th graduation on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Destinie Barron is helped with her cap by Valley View faculty Erica Tolerico before the start of Valley View’s 50th graduation on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Riverside students listen to a speech during commencement at Riverside on Thursday, 13, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Dana Robbins who is enlisted in the U.S. Army waits for graduation to start at Riverside on Thursday, 13, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Riverside’s Olivia Maikranz takes a photo of her classmates before commencement at Riverside on Thursday, 13, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

David Gonzalez stands and is acknowledged for winning scholarships that will help pay for is education at Penn State during graduation at Carbondale on Friday, June 11, 2019.

Riverside students gather for a photo before commencement at Riverside on Thursday, 13, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Riverside students gather for a photo before commencement at Riverside on Thursday, 13, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Carbondale students listen to a speech during graduation at Carbondale on Friday, June 14, 2019.

Abagale Zuraski, Left, and Nevaeh Ozack hold up their deplomas and flowers after graduation at Carbondale on Friday, June 14, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

A group of Forest City girls hold hands and walk the hallways of the school before commencement on Friday, June 14, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Nicole DellaRocco decorated her hat in appreciation for her cat Rocco as part of graduation at Forest City on Friday, June 14, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Taylor Burleigh helps Harry Montauredes with his graduation cap before commencement on Friday, June 14, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Forest City valedictorian Jordan Coles prepares to walk into graduation at Forest City on Friday, June 14, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Graduates wait in line before the Lakeland High School commencement ceremony at Lakeland High School in Scott on Friday, June 14, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Lakeland High School graduates wait in line before the commencement ceremony at Lakeland High School in Scott on Friday, June 14, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Lakeland High School graduate Thomas Pidgeon and his father Paul Pidgeon, of Jermyn, pose for a picture before the commencement ceremony at Lakeland High School in Scott on Friday, June 14, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduates toss confetti in the area after turning their tassles upon graduating at Lakeland High School in Scott on Friday, June 14, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduate Matt Urda, right, hugs his grandmother Gloria Urda, of Chapman Lake, after graduation at Lakeland High School in Scott on Friday, June 14, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Jakob Daniel Snipes slaps hands of fellow graduates after recieving his diploma during the Lakeland High School graduation in Scott on Friday, June 14, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduate Alec Bryla, left, listens to a speech during the Lakeland High School ceremony in Scott on Friday, June 14, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduate Julia Cheresko walks to her seat on stage before the Lakeland High School commencement ceremony in Scott on Friday, June 14, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

West Scranton students file into the auditorium during commencement at West Scranton High School on Tuesday, June 19, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

A West Scranton student talks with her classmate before graduation at West Scranton High School on Tuesday, June 19, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

West Scranton students pose for a photo before graduation at West Scranton High School on Tuesday, June 19, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Wallenpaupack’s carlee moser runs with her diploma after graduation in Hawley on Friday, June 21, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Wallenpaupack students sing the National Anthem during commencement in Hawley on Friday, June 21, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Wallenpaupack Area’s Hunter Mead looks out of a window before commencement in Hawley on Friday, June 21, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

West Scranton’s Caleb Mariano who enlisted into the United States Army holds the door open for his classmates before graduation at West Scranton High School on Tuesday, June 19, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

West Scranton students Emma Egan, left, and Lydia Walsh have their photo taken by Sadie Pawluck before graduation at West Scranton High School on Tuesday, June 19, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Mirror twins Sabryna Ryan, left, and Charlayna Ryan sit and talk before commencement in Hawley on Friday, June 21, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Wallenpaupack students line up to have their names read during commencement in Hawley on Friday, June 21, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Wallenpaupack students line up to have their names read during commencement in Hawley on Friday, June 21, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Wallenpaupack’s Andrew Cantu and Ashley Smith run hand in hand after graduating in Hawley on Friday, June 21, 2019. Jake Danna Stevens / Staff Photographer

Pete Dutter, of Clarks Summit, gestures to his daughter Theresa Dutter, as she arrives on stage to begin the Holy Cross commencement ceremony at Marywood University’s Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts in Dunmore on Friday, May 31, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Salutatorian Hannah Mellody Carr concludes a speech during the Holy Cross commencement ceremony at Marywood University’s Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts in Dunmore on Friday, May 31, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Holy Cross graduates wait to make their grand entrance into Marywood University’s Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts in Dunmore for the Holy Cross Class of 2019 ceremony on Friday, May 31, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduate Alyssa Liford, waits in line before the Holy Cross commencement ceremony at Marywood University’s Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts in Dunmore on Friday, May 31, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduates Nhien Nguyen, left, and Sang Nguyen adjust their caps while walking into the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts on Marywood University campus in Dunmore for the Holy Cross Class of 2019 commencement ceremony. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduate Eric Ryan waves cools off with a fan before the Holy Cross Class of 2019 Commencement ceremony at Marywood University’s Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts in Dunmore on Friday, May 31, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Olivia Krupski takes a selfie with fellow graduates before the Holy Cross Class of 2019 commencement ceremony at Marywood University’s Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts in Dunmore on Friday, May 31, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer

Graduates react to the camera before the Holy Cross Class of 2019 commencement ceremony at Marywood University’s Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts in Dunmore on Friday, May 31, 2019. Sean McKeag / Staff Photographer