North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Valedictorian Victoria Petersen gives her speech. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Educators and town officials listen to the valedictorian speech including Superintendent Patrick Stirk, front left, and First Selectman Michael Freda, 2nd L front row. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Valedictorian Victoria Petersen makes a heart sign after finishing her speech. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Valedictorian Victoria Petersen waves to the audience after her speech. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Vice President Jonathan Chin walks to the stage. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Vice President Jonathan Chin walks off stage after finishing his speech. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Class President Peter Harkins holds his diploma as he walks back to his seat. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Vice President Jonathan Chin holds his diploma while waking back to his seat. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Class President Peter Harkins, front row right, sits next to Vice President Jonathan Chin, middle, as they watch their fellow classmates line up to receive their diplomas. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Audience members cheer for a graduation senior. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Students use their phones to take selfies as they switch their tassels to the left side to signify graduation. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Graduates toss their carnations and hats into he air at the conclusion of the ceremony. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Graduates toss their carnations and hats into he air at the conclusion of the ceremony. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Graduates toss their carnations and hats into he air at the conclusion of the ceremony. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Class President Peter Harkins, r, at the conclusion of the ceremony. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. A graduating senior helps her classmate fix her cap. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Class Secretary William Lipinski chats with a fellow graduate during the recessional. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

North Haven High School held commencement exercises for the class of 2023 on June 13 at the high school’s campus field. Class Secretary William Lipinski shakes hands with a fellow graduate during the recessional. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier