One senior class graduation was held high in the sky beside a mountain after traditional commencement was canceled due to COVID-19.
In a private ceremony, Kennett High School’s class of 2020 graduated at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire.
Safety and social distancing measures were put in place and students accepted their degrees at the base of the mountain.
In a private celebration, Kennett High School’s class of 2020 graduated at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire. The school's traditional commencement was cancelled due to COVID-19.
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In a private celebration, Kennett High School’s class of 2020 graduated at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire. The school's traditional commencement was cancelled due to COVID-19.
"The response has been awesome," principal Kevin Carpenter told "GMA." "So many of them thought it was going to be a virtual ceremony or no ceremony but to have an in-person ceremony and something so unique, they're excited about it."
In a private celebration, Kennett High School’s class of 2020 graduated at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire. The school's traditional commencement was cancelled due to COVID-19.
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Graduating senior Sophie Stimpson said the moment represented community togetherness.
In a private celebration, Kennett High School’s class of 2020 graduated at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire. The school's traditional commencement was cancelled due to COVID-19. Students were allowed four guests each.
"This is honestly probably a cooler way to graduate than just walking across a stage, too," she added.
In a private celebration, Kennett High School’s class of 2020 graduated at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire.
Chris Proulx, White Mountains TV
In a private celebration, Kennett High School’s class of 2020 graduated at Cranmore Mountain in North Conway, New Hampshire. Safety and social distancing measures were put in place, and students accepted their degrees at the base of the mountain.
Chris Proulx, White Mountains TV
The 174 students and family members enjoyed the unique celebration and breathtaking views.
