MVRHS Class of 2016 Graduates
Rosemary Brown, 88, arrived early to watch her grandson Tom Irwin graduate.
Rosemary Brown, 88, arrived early to watch her grandson Tom Irwin graduate.
Crowd gathered at the Tabernacle in the Camp Ground for graduation.
Crowd gathered at the Tabernacle in the Camp Ground for graduation.
Marshals lead the class into the Tabernacle.
Marshals lead the class into the Tabernacle.
Class essayist Emma Riemer said she hopes the class will find help when they need it and will challenge themselves.
Class essayist Emma Riemer said she hopes the class will find help when they need it and will challenge themselves.
Seniors join the chorus for one more song.
Seniors join the chorus for one more song.
Graduating class had 154 students.
Graduating class had 154 students.
Hugs abound on graduation day.
Hugs abound on graduation day.
Superintendent Matthew D'Andrea told students they would be judged most on character, not grades or income.
Superintendent Matthew D'Andrea told students they would be judged most on character, not grades or income.
Salutatorian Olivia Jacobs thanked teachers, counselors and friends.
Salutatorian Olivia Jacobs thanked teachers, counselors and friends.
Flowers for interim principal Margaret (Peg) Regan.
Flowers for interim principal Margaret (Peg) Regan.
Master of Ceremonies Oshantay Waite.
Master of Ceremonies Oshantay Waite.
Student council president Samantha Hargy thanked her best friend, her sister and her mom for their love and support.
Student council president Samantha Hargy thanked her best friend, her sister and her mom for their love and support.
Time for diplomas.
Time for diplomas.
Valedictorian Jared Livingston.
Valedictorian Jared Livingston.
Ready to turn the tassels.
Ready to turn the tassels.
Tassels turned and caps thrown in the air; class of 2016 has officially graduated.
Tassels turned and caps thrown in the air; class of 2016 has officially graduated.
After graduation, time for celebration and photos.
After graduation, time for celebration and photos.
Surrounded by family, friends, and members of the community, the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School class of 2016 gathered at the Tabernacle Sunday for their graduation ceremony.