A group of Mid-Carolina High School graduates take a moment to pose for a photograph before the ceremony.

A group of Whitmire Community School graduates getting ready for graduation.

Landen York and Tabb French hug during York’s Salutatorian address during Newberry Academy’s graduation ceremony.

A group of Newberry High School graduates ready for their closeup before the ceremony.

A group of Mid-Carolina High School graduates take a moment to pose for a photograph before the ceremony.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_DSC_0552.jpgA group of Mid-Carolina High School graduates take a moment to pose for a photograph before the ceremony. Andrew Wigger | The Newberry Observer

A group of Whitmire Community School graduates getting ready for graduation.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_WCS1.jpgA group of Whitmire Community School graduates getting ready for graduation. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

Landen York and Tabb French hug during York’s Salutatorian address during Newberry Academy’s graduation ceremony.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_DSC_0677.jpgLanden York and Tabb French hug during York’s Salutatorian address during Newberry Academy’s graduation ceremony. Andrew Wigger | The Newberry Observer

A group of Newberry High School graduates ready for their closeup before the ceremony.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_NHS1-1.jpgA group of Newberry High School graduates ready for their closeup before the ceremony. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer