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Rockbridge County and Parry McCluer high schools celebrated their graduating seniors last week in commencement ceremonies held on consecutive nights at VMI’s Cameron Hall. For more on the graduations, see pages B6 and B7. (photos by Stephanie Mikels Blevins and Anneliese Schneider)
The EMT for RCHS, Shane Watts, gives his son, Hayden Watts, a fist pump as the senior heads to the stage.
PMHS teacher Mike McElroy congratulates Jackson Tyree as he descends the stage.
PMHS Principal Todd Jones and graduate Ashton Wiley pose for the camera Friday night.
Haedyn Hartless gives a hug to teacher Miranda Fitzgerald during RCHS’ graduation Thursday.
Graduate Leandro Tenorio-Juarez receives balloons and flowers following RCHS’s graduation.
Teresa Ellison, chair of the Buena Vista School Board, hands Addison Duff a copy of ““Fesser” McCluer: The Life and Times of J. Parry McCluer” written by Francis Lynn. Each graduate received a copy of the book from Ellison.
An emotional Savannah Lewis gets a hug from Jase Barger after PMHS’ graduation.
