ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Tribune News Service) — The U.S. Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week, which concludes with graduation on Friday, is full of traditions, some borne by the 179-year-old institution, ...

For the midshipmen in U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2024, the road to Friday’s graduation and commissioning ceremony wasn’t an easy one. Arriving in summer 2020, their time at the academy was shadowed ...

NATICK — Natick High School has 373 new alumni after an evening ceremony recognizing the Class of 2025 on Friday, May 30, at Memorial Field. “You’ve shown intelligence, creativity and persistence and ...

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The 'hat toss', the traditional ending to graduation and commissioning ceremonies at all service academies. What is the significance of the custom of tossing one's hat? The 'hat toss', the traditional ...

Memorable moment: After the ceremonies, high school leadership led the graduates out to the green to form a circle and toss their hats in the air. See more photos in our gallery below or click to view ...

Natick High School held its 2025 graduation ceremony on May 30 at Memorial Field. Speakers emphasized the importance of purpose, community and embracing life's challenges. The 373 graduates were ...