Best of 2014 area high school graduations
Baltimore Sun Media Group photographers attend dozens of graduations each year in Howard, Harford, Baltimore counties and more to capture the moment students have been waiting for for four years (or longer). Here’s some of the best shots taken in recent weeks by our staff photographers and freelancers.
- Graduates line up before the start of Hammond High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Thursday, May 29, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Joppatowne graduate Jeffery Walker Jr. has a little fun before accepting his diploma from Board of Educaion member James Thornton during Thursday’s graduation ceremony at the APG Federal Credit Union Arena. (Matt Button/BSMG)
- The North Harford High School Class of 2014 tosses their caps in the air outside the APGFCU Arena after Wednesday’s graduation ceremony. (Matt Button/BSMG)
- Former Cedar Lane School teacher Wendy Cohen-Holbrook, left, of Columbia walks with Cedar Lane School graduate Sean Michael McGing of Long Fellow at the start of Cedar Lane School Class of 2014 graduation ceremony at Cedar Lane School in Fulton, MD on Friday, May 23, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Janis Cooper of Bowie gives a hug to her godson graduate Derek Donald Banks Jr. after the St. Vincent Pallotti High Class of 2014’s graduation ceremony at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- St. Vincent Pallotti High Class of 2014’s graduation ceremony at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Members of the Patterson Mill Huskies Class of 2014 cross the stage to receive their doplomas Monday afternoon at the Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union Arena. (Matt Button/BSMG)
- Bailey Nance and Micaih Murray, right, both wave to family and friends as they reach their seats in the processional during the commencement ceremony for Western School of Technology and Environmental Science at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Monday, June 2. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Glenelg High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Thursday, May 29, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Centennial High School held the class of 2014 graduation ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Thursday, May 29. Photos and lists of names of Centennial High Class of 2014. (Matt Hazlett/BSMG)
- Laney Prioleau of Baltimore, left, takes a picture of himself with his neice, graduate Morgan Prioleau following the commencement ceremony for Western School of Technology and Environmental Science at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Monday, June 2. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Graduate Nailah Turner performs during Hammond High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Thursday, May 29, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Class president Lesley Azike leads her fellow classmates in the turning of their tassels at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony for Western School of Technology and Environmental Science at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Monday, June 2. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Glenelg High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Thursday, May 29, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- The John Archer School Class of 2014, from left, Jaquille Maye, Andrew Hough, Travis Gray, Patrick Good and Corey Cressman stand as the crowd cheers for them after receivign their certificates during Friday’s graduation ceremony at the John Archer School. (Matt Button/BSMG)
- Towson High School’s commencement ceremony at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Saturday, May 31. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Graduate Gladys Wambui Thuku smiles after speaking during Long Reach High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Patterson Mill graduate Alyssa Jourdan poses for the camera while waiting to make her way to the stage for her diploma during Monday’s graduation at the Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union Arena. (Matt Button/BSMG)
- Towson High School’s commencement ceremony at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Saturday, May 31. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Towson High School’s commencement ceremony at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Saturday, May 31. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Centennial High School held the class of 2014 graduation ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Thursday, May 29. Photos and lists of names of Centennial High Class of 2014. (Matt Hazlett/BSMG)
- Graduates turn their tassels together at the conclusion of Towson High School’s commencement ceremony at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Saturday, May 31. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Graduates Abiodun Awosanya, left, and Faderera Symone Akinsade, right, celebrate after the St. Vincent Pallotti High Class of 2014’s graduation ceremony at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Graduate Hilary Kadallah Burrowes speaks during Atholton High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Harford Christian School Valedictorian Patricia Good addresses the audience during Friday night’s graduation ceremony. (Matt Button/BSMG)
- Graduate Noah Phillip-Austin Owens walks across the stage during Atholton High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Graduates toss their caps in the air after St. Vincent Pallotti High Class of 2014’s graduation ceremony at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Centennial High School class of 2014 graduate Farhan Bader gives the Introduction of Program Participants. Photos and lists of names of Centennial High Class of 2014. (Matt Hazlett/BSMG)
- Proud Joppatowne graduate Jasmine Burton shows off her diploma after returning to her seat during Thursday’s graduation ceremony at the APG Federal Credit Union Arena. (Matt Button/BSMG)
- North Harford graduate Richie Greene moves his tassle after crossing the stage and receiving his diploma during Wednesday’s graduation ceremony at the APGFCU Arena. (Matt Button/BSMG)
- Commencement ceremony for Western School of Technology and Environmental Science at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Monday, June 2. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Centennial High School class of 2014 graduates Ilana Harris, right, and Maria Ayoub perform during the graduation ceremony. Photos and lists of names of Centennial High Class of 2014. (Matt Hazlett/BSMG)
- John Archer School graduate Andrew Hough celebrates a bit as he returns to his seat aftert receiving his certificate during Friday’s graduation ceremony at the John Archer School. (Matt Button/BSMG)
- Graduate Alex Clayton Jedynak raises his arms up as his name is announced during Hammond High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Thursday, May 29, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- John Carroll School’s commencement ceremony on the school’s campus on Saturday, May 31. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Hereford High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Tiger Arena at Towson University in Towson, MD on Satday, May 31, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Kyejah Williams waves to family and friends as she waits in line to receive her diploma during the commencement ceremony for Western School of Technology and Environmental Science at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Monday, June 2. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Graduates line up for Long Reach High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- John Carroll School’s commencement ceremony on the school’s campus on Saturday, May 31. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Michaela Mucha checks the alignment of her cap before the start of John Carroll School’s commencement ceremony on the school’s campus on Saturday, May 31. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Graduate Shayla Danell Troxel, center, sits during Hereford High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Tiger Arena at Towson University in Towson, MD on Satday, May 31, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Graduate Alexander Joseph Kooker, right, walks across the stage during Hereford High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Tiger Arena at Towson University in Towson, MD on Satday, May 31, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Class Vice President McKenna Porter speaks during Hereford High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Tiger Arena at Towson University in Towson, MD on Satday, May 31, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Graduate Christian Leigh Ritchie holds onto her cap as she walks across the stage during Long Reach High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Graduates celebrate after Atholton High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Atholton High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Cameron Brown shows his enthusiasm as the final graduates accept their diplomas during the commencement ceremony for Western School of Technology and Environmental Science at Towson University’s SECU Arena on Monday, June 2. (Brian Krista/BSMG)
- Centennial High School held the class of 2014 graduation ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Thursday, May 29. Photos and lists of names of Centennial High Class of 2014. (Matt Hazlett/BSMG)
- Glenelg High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Thursday, May 29, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)
- Graduates walk into the ceremony during Glenelg High School Class of 2014’s graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Thursday, May 29, 2014. (Jen Rynda/BSMG)