Commencement ceremony marks South Burlington High School class of 2024 graduation

Students sit in anticipation of the start of graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Students stand for the national anthem during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Students listen to the speakers during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Students stand for recognition of Seal of Biliteracy during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Class president Isabelly Laramee hugs Kimberly Watkin before Watkin gives her commencement address to end her 25-year teaching career during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at UVM's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

The commencement address was given by Kimberly Watkin, faculty member, Social Studies Department, at graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

The choral selection sings "Bring Me All Your Dreams" during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Jordan Larose gives the senior scholar message during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Maya Tsehai Akilah Jones receives the South Burlington Tim Wile Reach Up Scholarship during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Jordon Larose gives the senior scholar message during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

A student celebrates after getting a diploma during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

The South Burlington High School chamber singers perform the National Anthem during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Seniors wait to walk in before the beginning of graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

A graduation cap worn by one of the senior's during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Friends and family clap as the graduates walk in during graduation ceremonies for South Burlington High School on Friday, June 14, 2024, at University of Vermont's Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.