Kennedi Mellon, center, jumps for joy at Monmouth Academy Commencement exercises on Sunday in Monmouth. She is joined by Kassi Chapman, left and Amelia Freeman, right.

Monmouth graduate Avery Amero, right receives a congratulatory hand shake from his father and Academy Principal Richard Amero, second from right. They are joined by, from left to right, Hunter Richardson, Bradley Arsenault and Jared Gosselin.

Monmouth Academy graduate Hunter Richardson addresses his fellow students during commencement at the school on Sunday. As a school athlete, he spoke about the impact sports had on his overall education.

Graduates from Monmouth Academy march into the gymnasium at the school during commencement exercises. Fifty students graduated on Sunday.

Robert Rundstrom, center, receives a carnation and hug from Monmouth graduation Alyssa Thomson, right, during the presentation of flowers ceremony at Monmouth Academy's graduation on Sunday.