It was cap, gown, and umbrella time, with showers arriving for the Chief Sealth International High School Class of 2014 commencement at Southwest Athletic Complex tonight. 268 graduating seniors, according to the program:

Since the spectator area at SWAC has an overhang, families and friends could cheer and wave signs without getting rained on:

Featured student speakers were Alison Nichols (below) and Miguel Castillo:

This was the first Sealth graduation for principal Aida Fraser-Hammer, who’s been running the school since last summer – she is second from left below, with (L to R) executive director of schools Israel Vela, school-board rep Marty McLaren, and district superintendent José Banda:

Chief Sealth Band musicians who played during the ceremony also entertained those on hand just before it – that’s Spencer Duncan singing, and Marcus Pimpleton directing:

ADDED EARLY SUNDAY: The entire opening procession, with faculty and then graduates:

Congratulations to all!