Journal photo / Kathy Borchers
Pilgrim High School graduates look for friends and relatives in the audience during commencement ceremonies at CCRI in Lincoln June 18

A heady rite of passage

LINCOLN -- Most commencement speakers begin by addressing the graduates. Warwick School Committee member Paul Cannistra started with their parents.

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