Mother Nature moved the Wilmington High School graduation ceremony into the gym, but it was still a festive day for the Class of 2012 as the school held its graduation ceremony on Sunday afternoon.

Due to a soggy field and rain showers in the area, the school was unable to hold the ceremony on the football field as planned. So with a gymnasium full of friends and family, students received their diplomas.

The cermeony lasted just over an hour and featured remarks by Superintendent of Schools Joanne Benton, Town Manager Michael Caira, School Committee Chairman Margaret Kane, Principal Eric Tracy and Senior Advisor Marissa Bortone.

Valedictorian Kristen Esdale, Salutatorian Alaina Coakley and Essayist Meaghan Stinson also offered their wishes for their classmates during the ceremony.

For video coverage of Sunday's graduation, be sure to check back with Wilmington Patch later in the day.