Scenes from the 2024 Burlington High School graduation

Sarah Ali stands with her peers to receive the cum laude graduation honor award during graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Student walks to their seat at the start of graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Students give their attention to the speakers during graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Fardowsa Aden stands with her family after graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Students give standing ovation to class speakers during graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Students each open a can of Chug Water at the start of graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Henry Townwini gives his speach as class speaker during graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Jeabets Nsadisa Kasongo dances on stage before getting his diploma during graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Grace Afwet Victoria Kouadio waves goodbye to her fellow classmates during graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Garcia Monkapama hugs her mother after getting her diploma during graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Rowen Charles Clarke lights his cigar to celebrate his graduation from Burlington High School after commencement ceremonies on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.

Burlington High School's social studies teacher Korey Whitfield speaks to students during graduation ceremonies for Burlington High School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington.