Fairview holds unique commencement for the Class of 2020

Jonny Chase, 17, is photographed by his father Jonathan Chase May 20, 2020 during the Fairview High School class of 2020 commencement. The students were scheduled at different times as a precaution to COVID-19, the new coronavirus. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]

Ethan Weber, 17, arrives May 20, 2020 at Fairview High School for the class of 2020 commencement. The students were scheduled at different times as a precaution to COVID-19, the new coronavirus. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]

Jesse Verner, 18, sprays silly string after receiving his diploma May 20, 2020 at the class of 2020 Fairview High School commencement. Students arrived at the commencement at different times as a precaution for COVID-19, the new coronavirus. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]

Jeff Wiler, left, of Fairview Township, photographs his daughter Sydney Wiler, 18, on May 20, 2020 at the class of 2020 Fairview High School commencement. The students were scheduled throughout the week at different times to receive their diplomas as a precaution for COVID-19, the new coronavirus. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]

Philip Thiem, 17, waits May 20, 2020 in the lobby at Fairview High School for the class of 2020 commencement. The students were scheduled at different times as a precaution to COVID-19, the new coronavirus. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]

Ethan Weber, 17, sprays silly string after receiving his diploma May 20, 2020 at the class of 2020 Fairview High School commencement. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]

Jesse Verner, 18, enters a tent to record a video message after receiving his diploma May 20, 2020 at the class of 2020 Fairview High School commencement. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]

Nicole French, 17, waits in an empty auditorium to receive her diploma May 20, 2020 at the class of 2020 Fairview High School commencement. Students arrived at the commencement at different times as a precaution for COVID-19, the new coronavirus. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]

Fairview High School assistant principal Luke Beall, left, and principal Matt Lane, center, present a diploma to Jesse Verner, 18, right, on May 20, 2020 at the class of 2020 Fairview High School commencement. Students arrived at the commencement at different times as a precaution for COVID-19, the new coronavirus. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]

Nicole French, 17, waits to receive her diploma May 20, 2020 at the class of 2020 Fairview High School commencement. Students arrived at the commencement at different times as a precaution for COVID-19, the new coronavirus. [JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS]