Seniors McKenzie Morefield, Bliden Elung and Annmarie Weaver sing as principal Jeffrey Fink plays the guitar during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Seniors McKenzie Morefield, Bliden Elung and Annmarie Weaver sing as principal Jeffrey Fink plays the guitar during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Pictures from the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Oakland Mills High School commencement

Graduates are seen during the processional during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Graduates are seen during the processional during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Victoria Benitez speaks during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Victoria Benitez speaks during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Norah Storey-MacPhee, a Howard County Public School System faculty member, presents her son Ian MacPhee with his diploma during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Norah Storey-MacPhee, a Howard County Public School System faculty member, presents her son Ian MacPhee with his diploma during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Shannon Bache gives a welcome address during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Shannon Bache gives a welcome address during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Principal Jeffrey Fink plays the guitar during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Principal Jeffrey Fink plays the guitar during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Kaitlin Browne is embraced by her father/faculty member Jon Browne as he presents her diploma during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Kaitlin Browne is embraced by her father/faculty member Jon Browne as he presents her diploma during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Principal Jeffrey Fink speaks during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Principal Jeffrey Fink speaks during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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A graduate receives an embrace from a faculty member on stage after accepting her diploma during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

A graduate receives an embrace from a faculty member on stage after accepting her diploma during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Amira Day, left, and Atoryia McAllister look through selfie taken before the start of the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Amira Day, left, and Atoryia McAllister look through selfie taken before the start of the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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McKenzie Morefield performs on the guitar next to choir member Francesca Martin during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

McKenzie Morefield performs on the guitar next to choir member Francesca Martin during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Kazin Banks celebrates with her diploma during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Kazin Banks celebrates with her diploma during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Graduates cross the stage to accept their diplomas during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Graduates cross the stage to accept their diplomas during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Edryn Coleman directs the chamber choir during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Edryn Coleman directs the chamber choir during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Graduates listen to a classmate's speech during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Graduates listen to a classmate's speech during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Student pause as senior choir members perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Student pause as senior choir members perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Saige Soskil speaks during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Saige Soskil speaks during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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A graduate waves to family during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

A graduate waves to family during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Seniors McKenzie Morefield, Bliden Elung and Annmarie Weaver sing as principal Jeffrey Fink plays the guitar during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Seniors McKenzie Morefield, Bliden Elung and Annmarie Weaver sing as principal Jeffrey Fink plays the guitar during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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A graduate's mortar board is seen decorated during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

A graduate's mortar board is seen decorated during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Savannah Anderson, center, performs with other members of the senior dance company during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Savannah Anderson, center, performs with other members of the senior dance company during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Senior dance company members, from left, Kayla Hicks, Stephanie Okoma and Rosalie Rosenberg perform a routine during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Senior dance company members, from left, Kayla Hicks, Stephanie Okoma and Rosalie Rosenberg perform a routine during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Oakland Mills High School commencement

A graduates mortar board is seen decorated during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

A graduates mortar board is seen decorated during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Members of the Class of 2023 applaud a performance by classmates and faculty during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Members of the Class of 2023 applaud a performance by classmates and faculty during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Oakland Mills High School commencement

Senior choir members perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Senior choir members perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the commencement exercises for Oakland Mills High School held at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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