LIMESTONE — Thirty-three students from throughout Maine and beyond graduated from the Maine School of Science and Mathematics during commencement exercises on May 27.

This year’s MSSM graduates include area students Daniel Alfonsetti, Lewiston; Madison Allen, Winthrop; Alyssa Arminan and Garrett Barb, Augusta; Sierra Dann, Hiram; Anthony Fiori, Farmington; Luisa Hetzler, Windham; Marsden Jacques, Lewiston; Allison Johnson, Winthrop; Christopher Maloney, Augusta; Kendal Millard, Cornish; Peter Nielsen, Manchester; Harrison Pearce, Farmingdale; Rachel Pike, Jay; Victor So, Lewiston; and Bridget Tompson, Freeport.

The keynote speaker was Dr. James Page, chancellor of the University of Maine System. He encouraged students to forge ahead with their education but remember the spirit of public service. The student speaker was Rachel Pike, who recollected to the class how their MSSM journey began and the steps taken — some easy, some difficult — to arrive at this day.

Students received approximately $540,000 in scholarships. The amount does not include financial aid.

The Class of 2017 will attend the following institutions:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Boston University, University of Maryland, College Park, Emory University, University of Maine, Champlain College, Wittenberg University, Colby College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Maine at Farmington, New College of Florida, SUNY Korea, Allegheny College, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Swarthmore College, University of New England, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Syracuse University, University of Pittsburgh, Northpoint Bible College, Kenyon College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Virginia Tech.