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Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Photo: Matthew Brown, Hearst Connecticut Media

Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Senior Class President Samuel Essenfeld gives the welcoming address at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Senior Class President Samuel Essenfeld gives the welcoming address at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Senior Class President Samuel Essenfeld gives the welcoming address at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Brianna Gibson, Katelyn Suarez and Maria LoDolce check out Suarez's cap that is decorated with hundreds of photos prior to Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut. The three have been class friends as far back to elementary school. less

Brianna Gibson, Katelyn Suarez and Maria LoDolce check out Suarez's cap that is decorated with hundreds of photos prior to Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, ... more

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Brianna Gibson and Katelyn Suarez reminisces about their past school days as they check out Suarez's cap that is decorated with hundreds of photos prior to Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut. less

Brianna Gibson and Katelyn Suarez reminisces about their past school days as they check out Suarez's cap that is decorated with hundreds of photos prior to Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement ... more

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Senior Class President Samuel Essenfeld returns to his seat following his welcoming address to fellow graduates, guests, families and school administrators at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut. less

Senior Class President Samuel Essenfeld returns to his seat following his welcoming address to fellow graduates, guests, families and school administrators at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement ... more

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A jubilant Alessandro Schiro takes a selfie as his fellow classmates prepare to receive their diplomas at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Claudia Benz reacts to the cheers of family and friends after receiving her diploma during Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Claudia Benz and Samantha Page react to the cheers of family and friends after receiving their diplomas during Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut. less

Claudia Benz and Samantha Page react to the cheers of family and friends after receiving their diplomas during Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, ... more

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Samantha Page reacts to the cheers of family and friends after receiving her diplomas during Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Principal Michael Rinaldi addresses the Westhill High School Class of 2019 at commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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A jubilant Alessandro Schiro takes a selfie as his fellow classmates prepare to receive their diplomas at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Damaris Hill, a Westhill High School Class of 1992, Professor of english, University of Kentucky, speaks to the graduating Westhill High School Class of 2019 as she gives the Keynote address at commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut. less

Damaris Hill, a Westhill High School Class of 1992, Professor of english, University of Kentucky, speaks to the graduating Westhill High School Class of 2019 as she gives the Keynote address at commencement ... more

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Stamford Mayor David Martin speaks at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Stamford Mayor David Martin speaks at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Sanika Desrosiers and Dasha Beliard react to the cheers of family after receiving their diplomas at Westhill High School Class of 2019 commencement exercises on June 17, 2019 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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