Matthew Briggs gestures to the crowd after accepting his diploma during commencement ceremonies at Richmond-Burton High School on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Richmond. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald
Richmond-Burton seniors gather in the library before commencement on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Richmond. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald
Celine Rader takes a selfie on stage after accepting her diploma during commencement ceremonies at Richmond-Burton High School on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Richmond. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald
Jessica Blaschek, center, tosses her cap while Emily Bolash hold her daploma after commencement ceremonies at Richmond-Burton High School on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Richmond. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald
Class salutatorian Jessica Ramirez talks to her class during commencement ceremonies at Richmond-Burton High School on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Richmond. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald
Valedictorian Abigail Leali addresses the class of 2017 during commencement ceremonies at Richmond-Burton High School on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Richmond. John Konstantaras photo for the Northwest Herald