Prior to their Thursday ceremony, Sampson Early College High School graduates chat among themselves, eager to walk the stage
Peyton Beasly walks the stage at Mintz after being recognized as a top student of the class
As Mintz’s ceremony begins Thursday, Marshall Asher Embler leads the train of school officials and graduates
Jerryanna Butler stands on the stage at Mintz’s graduation as she is recognized for recieving the Louis and Kate Raynor Scholarship for $1,000
Jenny Hobbs shakes the hand of Dr. Robert Hunter, pastor of Mintz Baptist Church, as she walks the stage with her diploma Thursday.
Mintz’ Audrey Rich smiles as she walks the stage
Sampson Early College teacher Ashley Stanley fixes Stephen Melvin’s collar prior to the ceremony Thursday.
Marshalls of Sampson Early College’s graduation Isaiah Knowles and Mavens Jean-Giles chat to pass the time before the ceremony begins
The other marshalls of the Early College’s graduation Kailey Pope and Herlin Medina Martinez stand by the doors of the graduation venue ready for incoming guests
Addison Evans grins as she walks the stage and secures her diploma at Mintz’s graduation
Ashley Stanley of Sampson Early College High School gives the class instructions during the practice run of the ceremony Thursday morning.
Treshawn Bizzell, flanked by classmates, smiles as Hobbton High’s ceremony begins Friday just after noon.
Hobbton’s Cassie Driver walks the stage after being recognized as a top student during graduation ceremonies Friday.
Hobbton High valedictorian Molly Hobbs takes the stage for her speech
Members of the graduating class of Hobbton all are smiles as they listen during the valedictory address.
The Hobbton band practises ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ before graduates begin filing into the Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center for graduation ceremonies.
Union High Graduate Emanuel Casmiro stands with Principal Dr. Dan Chabot upon receiving an award for academic skill
Union High salutatorian Leslie Solorzano-Benitez makes her address to her classmates Friday afternoon during graduation ceremonies at the Agri-Exposition Center in Clinton.
Union High graduate Christopher Acosta Garcia stands patiently in the crowds as he waits for his name to be called during graduation exercises Friday afternoon.
The Union High JROTC posts the colors at the beginning of the graduation ceremony Friday.