Staff Photo by Joe Phelan GRADUATION: Erskine Academy senior Emma Wilkinson gives the second honor essay during graduation on Friday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Erskine Academy seniors Alexis Soucy, left, and Madison Furst react as Furst’s baby and senior pictures are shown on a screen inside the auditorium before graduation on Friday at the Augusta Civic Center. Students farther down the line had to squat down to see into the auditorium from the lobby.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan GRADUATION: Nick Mason, center, takes a selfie with fellow senior Jared Gartley, left, and Associate Headmaster Jamie Soule before Erskine Academy graduation on Friday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan GRADUATION: Guidance counselor Betsy Benner, left, and senior Hannah Bridges hug before Erskine Academy graduation on Friday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Erskine Academy senior Kala Freytag Wistar warms up with the concert band before graduation ceremony on Friday at the Augusta Civic Center. They played two songs during the ceremony.