Graduation ceremonies are typically occasions of joy, reflection, and the occasional tear. But on June 5, 2024, Cooper City High School in Florida added a layer of pure mathematical bewilderment to the mix by graduating not just one, not even two, but fourteen sets of twins and one set of triplets (NBC News, NY Post). For those keeping count—and trust us, the yearbook committee definitely is—that’s a staggering 31 identical and fraternal faces crossing the stage.

Let's crunch the numbers. The 15 sets of multiples made up about 6% of the 543 graduates at Cooper City High School (NBC News). For a moment, picture the logistical nightmare that poses for the yearbook team, who may have seriously considered applying for hazard pay.

Among these unexpected doppelgängers are two sets of identical twins and twelve sets of fraternal twins (NY Post). Now, if you think you’re having a hard time keeping up, imagine how many times the teachers had to triple check their attendance registers.

This unique group of graduates has the potential to set a county record for the most sets of twins graduating from one school, according to Broward County Public Schools officials (NY Post). And as Cooper City Principal Vera Perkovic announced during her graduation speech, "Today’s ceremony is brought to you by the number 15."

One set of twins, Gabrielle and Jocelyn Reed, have been inseparable since their pre-K days (NBC News). However, as this chapter closes, the sisters will be parting ways—Gabrielle heading to Cornell University and Jocelyn to Washington University in St. Louis. “I’m excited to gain my own experiences separate from my twin sister,” Gabrielle expressed (NBC News), and probably also her classmates, who’ve long stopped trying to tell them apart.

The graduation day was a bittersweet ensemble of emotions for families who celebrated the end of high school and prepared to send their children off to various corners of the country for college (NY Post). One can only imagine the family gatherings ahead, where phrases like “double trouble” and the class's chosen slogan, “Twice as nice and triple the fun,” will be trotted out like well-worn family anecdotes.

Gabrielle’s sentiment of gaining individual experiences resonates among many of the twins and triplets. After being in classes together since elementary school, these lifelong pairs and trios are heading in different directions for college (NBC News). Their yearbook quote might as well be, “Let’s finally confuse some new people.”

Despite the bittersweet notes, the uniqueness of this cohort didn’t go unnoticed. Principal Perkovic, who likely had a hand in ensuring that the mirror-image spectacle was commemorated in the history books (or at least well-documented on social media), highlighted the distinctive nature of the twins and triplets during her speech. Meanwhile, the yearbook club and faculty might have quietly reached for an aspirin as they thought about next year’s graduation planning.

Still, amidst the chaos and confusion, the Cooper City High School class of 2024 managed to share laughter, memories, and of course, a bit of amusing perplexity with all who attended the ceremony. As they scatter across various universities and career paths, they leave behind a legacy that will be hard to duplicate. Quite literally.

To the Cooper City High School Class of 2024: twice (and thrice) the congratulations and good luck on your individual journeys. And a word to next year’s graduating class—don’t even think about it.