Sussex Academy graduates toss their mortarboards in the air. DAN COOK PHOTOS Reveling in the tossing of mortarboards after they are conferred as graduates are Caroline Adamcik, Katerine Amador-Ovalle, Brayleigh Andresen, Ryan Baldwin and Chase Ballinger. The graduates let out a loud cheer as they are conferred as graduates. Preparing for the commencement line up are (l-r) Emma Culp, McKenzie Glessner, Kadence King, Aislynne Boyer, Hannah Purse and Abigail Tatman. Awaiting the processional line up are (l-r) Kacie Rawlings, Ava Watkins, Ryan Lowe and Ariana Johnston. Excited for the commencement to begin are (l-r) Elizabeth Merrick, Olivia Conaway, Tessa Billingsley and Shea Danahy. Showing off their unique mortarboard art work are (l-r) Alma Hageman, Aislynne Boyer and Abigail Tatman. Grad Carter Huffman, left, assists his friend Oliver Graves. Displaying their champion swag are Chase Ballinger, left, and Austin Taylor. Head of School Kyle Bentley, right, leads the processional along with Board President Ed Hale. Aubrey Stanislav is all smiles as she walks during the processional. Katerine Amador-Ovalle, left, and Brayleigh Andresen make a FaceTime event while Ryan Baldwin straightens his tassel. Accomplished grad Christian Wright walks onto the turf field during the precessional. Chief of Student Services Sherry L. MacBury welcomes the graduates and their family and friends. Friends Gio Porfido, left, and Chase Ryan sing the national anthem. Student speaker Katya Geyer says, "I think our class did a pretty good job of being there for each other.” Graduate Sumita Haldar introduces Head of School Kyle Bentley. Grad Emma Feagans gets emotional as she reads the card handwritten specifically to her by a staff member. Leni Kuska, left, and Abby Lynne smile as they await the processional lineup. Grad Chase Ballinger receives his diploma from Board President Ed Hale. Grad Joab Edmond receives his diploma from Board President Ed Hale. Grad Victor Goodhue receives his diploma from Board President Ed Hale. Grad Shea Danahy receives her diploma from Board President Ed Hale. Grad Debora Williams shows her happiness after receiving her diploma. Grad Olivia Conaway smiles as he receives her diploma from Board President Ed Hale. Grad Alondra Cano-Jerezano receives her diploma from Board President Ed Hale. Head of School Kyle Bentley likened the students' high school journey to choose-your-own-adventure book in which the reader is the hero of the story. Head of School Kyle Bentley speaks to the graduates. Unique mortarboards were the order of the evening. Mortarboards were used as an artists canvas. Thiago De Souza receives his diploma from Board President Ed Hale. Head of School Kyle Bentley addresses the graduates. Grads Karla Hernandez, left, and Doug Kleintop read their card handwritten specifically to them by a staff member. Dean of high school Lauren Hvorecny gives closing remarks. Omar Zahraoui's family cheers on their grad. Giovanni Lucero-Cruz has a big smile after the ceremony.