Mercer Island High School sends off the Class of 2012

New graduates Alec Straughan, facing camera, and David Oppenheim embrace at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies for the 351 members of the Mercer Island High School Class of 2012, Thursday, June 7, at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle. - Matt Brashears/www.BrashearsPhotography.com
Matt Brashears/www.BrashearsPhotography.com
New graduates Alec Straughan, facing camera, and David Oppenheim embrace at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies for the 351 members of the Mercer Island High School Class of 2012, Thursday, June 7, at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle.

June 8, 2012 · 11:58 AM

Mercer Island High School held it's 55th Commencement Ceremony Thursday, June 7 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.

New graduates Alec Straughan, facing camera, and David Oppenheim embrace at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies for the 351 members of the Mercer Island High School Class of 2012, Thursday, June 7, at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle.

Photo by Matt Brashears. To see more online visit www.BrashearsPhotography.com

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