Milford High Class of 2026 graduates in ceremonies at the high school (original) (raw)

Jon Ratner

for The Milford Daily News

Updated May 31, 2026, 2:50 p.m. ET

Seniors walk onto the football field before commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Seniors walk onto the football field before commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Seniors take a lap around the football field as their friends and families cheer before commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Seniors take a lap around the football field as their friends and families cheer before commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Jose Efrain Cunin Granda delivers the welcoming remarks in Spanish during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Jose Efrain Cunin Granda delivers the welcoming remarks in Spanish during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Class president Yago Sampaio delivers his remarks during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Class president Yago Sampaio delivers his remarks during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Co-valedictorian Giovanna Weiner looks to the stands as she thanks her parents and supporters in her speech during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Co-valedictorian Giovanna Weiner looks to the stands as she thanks her parents and supporters in her speech during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Co-valedictorian Ana Julia de Almeida Pereira speaks during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Co-valedictorian Ana Julia de Almeida Pereira speaks during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Principal Joshua Otlin delivers the final address during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Principal Joshua Otlin delivers the final address during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Senior Nicholas Ponce walks back to his seat during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Senior Nicholas Ponce walks back to his seat during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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William Brown hugs his mom, Milford high teacher Jennifer Brown, after receiving his diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

William Brown hugs his mom, Milford high teacher Jennifer Brown, after receiving his diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Graduate Luciana Cruz smiles as she walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Graduate Luciana Cruz smiles as she walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Graduate Nicholas Collazo walks back to his seat after receiving his diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Graduate Nicholas Collazo walks back to his seat after receiving his diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Senior Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was detained by ICE last year the day before graduation, reads his diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Senior Marcelo Gomes da Silva, who was detained by ICE last year the day before graduation, reads his diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Graduate Aidan Bermudez walks back to his seat with his diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Graduate Aidan Bermudez walks back to his seat with his diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Senior Summer Baisley poses with her diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Senior Summer Baisley poses with her diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Senior Ava Baglione walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Senior Ava Baglione walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma during commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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Graduates toss their mortarboards into the air at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

Graduates toss their mortarboards into the air at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies for Milford High School’s Class of 2026, May 31, 2026.

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