Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Samantha Alanis, left, and Kacie Jacques pose for a selfie with Soren Donisvitch before Messalonskee graduation on Thursday outside the Augusta Civic Center. Donisvitch said that he was trying to take a picture of himself with all of his graduating classmates.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Oakland Police Officer Tracey Frost, who is school resource officer at Messalonskee, shakes hands with students before graduation on Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center. He said that it’s his tradition to congratulate seniors as they march into the building.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Messalonskee seniors thank their parents on their mortar boards at graduation on Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Messalonskee High School valedictorian Amanda Knight gives a speech during graduation ceremony on Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Messalonskee High School valedictorian Amanda Knight gives a speech during graduation ceremony on Thursday June 5, 2014 at the Augusta Civic Center.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Messalonskee graduation on Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Messalonskee graduates line up outside before the ceremony on Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Staff Photo by Joe Phelan Graduation: Messalonskee High School valedictorian Amanda Knight gives a speech during graduation ceremony on Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center.