Smith Academy bids adieu to graduates

Graduates release paper confetti to conclude the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Graduates exit the gymnasium amongst a flurry of paper confetti during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTOS/DAN LITTLE

Graduates exit the gymnasium amongst a flurry of paper confetti during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Graduates turn their tassels during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield.

Haley Springman crosses the stage to receive her diploma during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Griffin Smiarowski walks across the stage to receive his diploma during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Graduates stand before crossing the stage to receive their diplomas during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Chelsey Ghareeb smiles after receiving her diploma during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Griffin Goldman receives his diploma from principal Conor Driscoll during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Graduates listen to the commencement address delivered by English teacher Matt Brown during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield.

Graduates listen to the commencement address delivered by English teacher Matt Brown during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Valedictorian Story Goldman speaks during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Valedictorian Story Goldman speaks during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Salutatorian Logan Graves speaks during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Graduating members of the class of 2023 take the stage during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE

Class president Hadley Syznal makes her way to the stage during the Smith Academy graduation ceremony Friday in Hatfield. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE