A new beginning

Graduates of Whidbey’s three high schools celebrated commencement this weekend.

Graduates of Whidbey’s three high schools celebrated commencement this weekend.

South Whidbey High School graduates Lucy Ploof and Dylann Jones celebrated Saturday. (Photo provided)

South Whidbey High School graduates Lucy Ploof and Dylann Jones celebrated Saturday. (Photo provided)

Ayla Di Lorenzo waves from a car during a parade last week for South Whidbey High School graduates. (Photo by David Welton)

Ayla Di Lorenzo waves from a car during a parade last week for South Whidbey High School graduates. (Photo by David Welton)

Oak Harbor High School graduates hand out high-fives during the ceremony. (Photo by John Fisken)

Oak Harbor High School graduates hand out high-fives during the ceremony. (Photo by John Fisken)

Oak Harbor High School’s class of 2023 toss their caps in the air following their commencement ceremony. (Photo by John Fisken)

Oak Harbor High School’s class of 2023 toss their caps in the air following their commencement ceremony. (Photo by John Fisken)

Coupeville graduates Maya and Allie Lucero radiate happiness during the ceremony. (Cynthia Woerner Photography)

Coupeville graduates Maya and Allie Lucero radiate happiness during the ceremony. (Cynthia Woerner Photography)

Coupeville High School graduate Joshua Guay and his family celebrate after the commencement ceremony on Saturday. (Cynthia Woerner Photography)

Coupeville High School graduate Joshua Guay and his family celebrate after the commencement ceremony on Saturday. (Cynthia Woerner Photography)