Wearing masks and socially distanced, Bromfield’s Class of 2020 has a graduation like none other

August 6, 2020

Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz unless otherwise noted

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Before the ceremony chairs were spread out across the field to ensure that family groups were well spaced. (Photos by Will Stevenson).

Graduates stand and receive a round of applause from their families. Standing from left: Isaac Noble,  Fiona Nash, Fiona Morrison, and Emmalyn Mirarchi.

Valedictorian Eliza Toll and salutatorian Grace Acton address Bromfield’s Class of 2020 Friday evening, July 31. In a year of many new protocols the two friends chose to address the class jointly instead of delivering separate speeches as is traditionally done. 

A summer flower arrangement by the Garden Club of Harvard adorns the diploma table along with a new item, hand sanitizer.

It’s a big thumbs up from Ella Corbett with diploma in hand. (Photo by Jen Manell)

Fiona Nash poses for a photo before the ceremony begins. 

The hats have it! Graduates share messages on their mortar boards. (Photos by Jen Manell)

Salutatorian Grace Acton is a happy grad.

Caroline Mara delivers the student keynote addess.

Colin Burns takes in the ceremony with his family, from left,  April Burns, Sean Burns, and Sarah Burns. 

Principal Scott Hoffman sanitizes the microphone with disinfectant after speaking.

Luke Reynolds, a former Bromfield English teacher who now teaches at Endicott College, delivers the keynote address as requested by the Class of 2020. 

Robert Arellano with his diploma.

Associate Principal Robin Benoit and class co-marshal Gavin Maddalone point Grace Acton toward the diploma  table. 

From left, Elouise Gutzler, Olive Gutzler, Charlotte Collins, and Ashley Collins cheer on a graduate. (Photo by Jen Manell)

Vimbayi Vera poses with her diploma.

Upholding one Bromfield graduation tradition, Sam Jackson smokes a cigar after the ceremony. 

Bromfield soccer coach Alex Horne cheers for the graduates with his son Colton. (Photo by Jen Manell)

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