Winooski High School celebrates class of 2024 with commencement exercises
Michaela Millgan
For the Free Press
![Samuel Parris leads the graduates at the start of graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112273007-winooski-grad-2024.jpg?width=660&height=523&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Samuel Parris leads the graduates at the start of graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![A graduate enters the room during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112277007-winooski-grad-202413.jpg?width=660&height=578&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A graduate enters the room during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Students stand for the national anthem during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112280007-winooski-grad-20241.jpg?width=509&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Students stand for the national anthem during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Younger Winooski students sing "Moments Like This" during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112278007-winooski-grad-20242.jpg?width=660&height=551&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Younger Winooski students sing "Moments Like This" during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Co-Principal Jean Berthiaume introduces the class address speaker during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112279007-winooski-grad-20243.jpg?width=660&height=650&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Co-Principal Jean Berthiaume introduces the class address speaker during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Abdoul Lailati gives the class address during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112275007-winooski-grad-20244.jpg?width=660&height=638&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Abdoul Lailati gives the class address during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Younger siblings cheer for their graduates during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112270007-winooski-grad-20245.jpg?width=660&height=577&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Younger siblings cheer for their graduates during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Keynote speaker Jolivette Anderson-Douoning hugs her daughter, Nadja Douoning, during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112272007-winooski-grad-20246.jpg?width=659&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Keynote speaker Jolivette Anderson-Douoning hugs her daughter, Nadja Douoning, during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Student rejoices after receiving his scholarship during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112269007-winooski-grad-20247.jpg?width=576&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Student rejoices after receiving his scholarship during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Student waves goodbye to her fellow graduates during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112271007-winooski-grad-20248.jpg?width=660&height=643&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Student waves goodbye to her fellow graduates during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Graduates turn their tassels during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112268007-winooski-grad-20249.jpg?width=660&height=467&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Graduates turn their tassels during graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Nadine Ikizakubuntu stands with her father after graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112281007-winooski-grad-202410.jpg?width=660&height=569&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Nadine Ikizakubuntu stands with her father after graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![Saruro Mohamed Ali stands with her family after graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112274007-winooski-grad-202411.jpg?width=660&height=423&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Saruro Mohamed Ali stands with her family after graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
Michaela Milligan/For The Free Press![A student displays a decorative mortarboard at graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.burlingtonfreepress.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/06/15/PBUR/74112276007-winooski-grad-202412.jpg?width=625&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A student displays a decorative mortarboard at graduation ceremonies for Winooski High School on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Winooski High School in Winooski.
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