CARL RUSSO PHOTOS: Diplomas were awarded to 401 seniors at the Andover High School graduation Monday evening.
The ceremony, held at the Tsongas Center at UMass. Lowell, featured speeches from Superintendent Magda Parvey and Principal Caitlin Brown. Andover School Committee members handed out diplomas.
The commencement address was given by class essayist Kiara Karwowski, while the class gift was presented by graduating senior Limda Tcheouafei.
The valedictorian was Jade Nair and the salutatorian was Stella Shen.
More than 150 students graduated as either members of the National Honor Society or with other accolades such as being recognized as a Distinguished Scholar or receiving the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Before graduating, Julia Kole sings her heart out with the Andover chorus for the last time. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
After receiving his diploma, Sean Wilen spotted his family in the stands and went over and gave his mother Amy a hug. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
After receiving his diploma, Sean Wilen spotted his family in the stands and went over and gave his mother Amy a hug. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Before graduating, Julia Kole sings her heart out with the Andover chorus for the last time. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover Class Essayist, Kiara Karwowski addresses her class. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
A member of the senior class board of directors, Michaela Sherlock accepts her diploma from school committee member, Tracey Spruce, Esq. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover graduates, Courtney Duffy, left, and Claire Dolan smile for the camera. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover graduate, Maria Girgis celebrates after receiving her diploma. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
The Andover Class of 2022. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover faculty member, Kimberly Bergey gives a big hug to graduate Aahana Tiku. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover graduate, Robert Postal accepts his diploma from school committee member, Tracey Spruce, Esq. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover graduate, Robert Postal looks for family while waiting to receive his diploma. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
The Andover Class of 2022. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover graduates celebrate by tossing their caps in the air. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Before graduating, Julia Kole sings her heart out with the Andover chorus for the last time. Diplomas were awarded to 401 seniors at the Andover High School graduation Monday evening. The ceremony, held at the Tsongas Center at UMass. Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover graduate, Eva Pawlowska waves the peace sign to her family. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover graduate, Robert Postal accepts his diploma from school committee member, Tracey Spruce, Esq. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover graduates, Courtney Duffy receives a hug from Andover faculty member, Kimberly Bergey. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover graduate, Maria Girgis celebrates after receiving her diploma. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
Andover Class Marshals, Valedictorian, Jade Nair, left and Salutatorian, Stella Shen. Andover High School's one hundred sixty second commencement was held Monday afternoon at the Tongas Center at UMass Lowell.
