Students await the start of the graduation ceremony Sunday at Thunder Mountain High School.

Students await the start of the graduation ceremony Sunday at Thunder Mountain High School.

Photos: Juneau’s Class of 2016

Juneau-Douglas High School, Thunder Mountain High School and Yaakoosgé Daakahídi Alternative High School held graduations on Sunday.

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The Class of 2016 toss their hats into the air at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony Sunday at Juneau-Douglas High School.

The Class of 2016 toss their hats into the air at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony Sunday at Juneau-Douglas High School.

Hunter Pegues hugs his mother, Kelli Manchester, after his speech during the graduation ceremony Sunday at Juneau-Douglas High School.

Hunter Pegues hugs his mother, Kelli Manchester, after his speech during the graduation ceremony Sunday at Juneau-Douglas High School.

Hunter Pegues, center, Oscar Jones, left, and Chase Barnum, right, talk to classmates before the graduation ceremony Sunday at Juneau-Douglas High School.

Hunter Pegues, center, Oscar Jones, left, and Chase Barnum, right, talk to classmates before the graduation ceremony Sunday at Juneau-Douglas High School.

Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi senior Cain Ramsey hugs his teacher after receiving his diploma Sunday during the graduation ceremony at Centennial Hall.

Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi senior Cain Ramsey hugs his teacher after receiving his diploma Sunday during the graduation ceremony at Centennial Hall.

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