Sandy Hook Survivors Graduate High School with Mixed Emotions

Twelve years after the tragedy, the graduates reflect on their journey, the trauma they carry, and their hopes for the future.

Survivors express a blend of joy and sorrow as they commemorate their graduation while remembering lost classmates.
Many have channeled their experiences into activism, particularly in anti-gun violence efforts.
Graduates discuss the ongoing impact of the trauma and their reliance on community support and therapy.
Leaving the protective environment of Newtown brings both anxiety and a sense of new beginnings.
Future plans for the graduates include careers in therapy, politics, and civil rights law.