Humor can be found in even the most solemn of ceremonies as senior Morgan Danyel Harrison found out Friday evening at the Wahama High School commencement ceremony. With the symbolic changing of her tassel from one side to the other, it came loose in her hand.
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Twins Hope and Faith Henry were among the graduates at Wahama’s commencement ceremony on Friday. Also pictured is Cole Herdman. They are shown as they intently listen to keynote speaker Dr. Keith Jackson, director of the West Virginia University School of Music.
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Logan Bissell, left, and Chloe Richardson are pictured during the processional of the Class of 2016 at Wahama High School’s graduation service on Friday.
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It was an evening for preserving memories at the Wahama High School graduation ceremony Friday. Pictured is Lisa Honaker as she snaps a photo of nephew Noah Davis, who is hugging a fellow classmate.
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It was one last performance for the seniors of the Wahama High School Chorus, as they sang at the commencement ceremony on Friday.
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Members of Hannan High School’s Class of 2016 arrive in their seats before a packed gymnasium.
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Several students decided to make a statement by decorating their mortar boards, like this young woman who is a “Future Elle Woods.”
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Members of the Hannan High School Class of 2016 listen to this year’s top honor students speak about their years at Hannan.
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Hannan Wildcats nervously await their turn to enter the school’s gymnasium to “Pomp and Circumstance.”
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The Hannan High School Choir performs One Republic’s “I Lived” at the school’s graduation ceremony held Saturday in Ashton.
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Members of the PPHS Class of 2016 listen to remarks given by their fellow classmates at Saturday’s commencement ceremony held at the PPJ/SHS football field.
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PPHS Principal William Cottrill congratulates Alexis Meadows on graduating summa cum laude. Meadows was one of many students Cottrill recognized in the class for their achievements.
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This graduate “blamed it all on her roots” and “showed up in boots” for the PPHS commencement ceremony.
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Mason County School Board President Greg Fowler and PPHS Principal William Cottrill prepare to present Heather Anderson with her diploma. Anderson was one of many students Cottrill recognized in the class for their achievements.
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Students enter the PPJ/SHS football field only to later leave it as graduates of Point Pleasant High School.
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Sun sets on the PPJ/SHS football field as family and friends of the Class of 2016 pack the stands. It was literally “standing room only” for the commencement.
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Graduates from Wahama, Hannan and Point Pleasant High Schools received their diplomas over the holiday weekend. Pictured are scenes from commencement ceremonies held across the county at each school.
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Graduates from Wahama, Hannan and Point Pleasant High Schools received their diplomas over the holiday weekend. Pictured are scenes from commencement ceremonies held across the county at each school.
