Even temperatures in the low 90s couldn’t keep Williams High School’s 220 graduates from gathering in their cap and gowns Friday night outside of the auditorium.
The courtyard was full of parents adjusting mortarboards and graduates taking pictures. Thirty minutes before the ceremony started, teachers and faculty scrambled to make sure the graduates were lined up alphabetically.
Gregg Lee, a social studies teacher, was one of the teachers on duty before the ceremony.
“There’s sadness about students leaving us to move on, but we’re excited about them moving on,” he said.
Graduating class president Katie Lowe welcomed the graduates, faculty and families to the ceremony.
Salutatorian Robert Register Jr. addressed the graduating class, speaking about how people and experiences have shaped his four years in high school. He mentioned his parents as a prime example.
“I hope that each one of us has a family member in the audience today who deserves a large part of the credit for all our achievements,” Register said.
Register also recognized two teachers, Jim Smith and Tonya Slawson.
“What they have provided to me can be summed up in three words — preparation, celebration and dedication,” he said.
Principal Nola Taylor described the Williams graduates as determined, hardworking, award-winning, and talented in the fine arts.
Taylor said most graduates are pursuing secondary education. They will be attending colleges in seven states outside of North Carolina, as well as three countries. Seven graduates will be joining the military. Taylor also said that Williams’ graduating class has earned more than $1 million in scholarships.
Taylor became principal of Williams High School in 2007. She announced her resignation earlier this year.
“These young men and women entered the doors of Williams High School with me, and we became Bulldogs together and made memories together,” Taylor said. “As we learn about Williams High School, the more we learn about each other.”
After the graduates walked across the stage, valedictorian Michael Touloupas spoke on the importance of making the right decisions after graduation.
“The only way to truly know if you’ve made the right decision is to wait and evaluate the situation at some point down the road,” Touloupas said. “This process can be a matter of hours, days, years or even decades.”
Some of the graduates were ready to move on to the next chapter of their lives.
“I’m relieved to get out of school and having to dress up,” said Elin Swank, one of the graduates.
Maggie Bork, another graduate, agreed. “I’m excited to get on with the real world — no more busy work.”
Source: http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/exicted-44868-williams-low.html
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The courtyard was full of parents adjusting mortarboards and graduates taking pictures. Thirty minutes before the ceremony started, teachers and faculty scrambled to make sure the graduates were lined up alphabetically.
Gregg Lee, a social studies teacher, was one of the teachers on duty before the ceremony.
“There’s sadness about students leaving us to move on, but we’re excited about them moving on,” he said.
Graduating class president Katie Lowe welcomed the graduates, faculty and families to the ceremony.
Salutatorian Robert Register Jr. addressed the graduating class, speaking about how people and experiences have shaped his four years in high school. He mentioned his parents as a prime example.
“I hope that each one of us has a family member in the audience today who deserves a large part of the credit for all our achievements,” Register said.
Register also recognized two teachers, Jim Smith and Tonya Slawson.
“What they have provided to me can be summed up in three words — preparation, celebration and dedication,” he said.
Principal Nola Taylor described the Williams graduates as determined, hardworking, award-winning, and talented in the fine arts.
Taylor said most graduates are pursuing secondary education. They will be attending colleges in seven states outside of North Carolina, as well as three countries. Seven graduates will be joining the military. Taylor also said that Williams’ graduating class has earned more than $1 million in scholarships.
Taylor became principal of Williams High School in 2007. She announced her resignation earlier this year.
“These young men and women entered the doors of Williams High School with me, and we became Bulldogs together and made memories together,” Taylor said. “As we learn about Williams High School, the more we learn about each other.”
After the graduates walked across the stage, valedictorian Michael Touloupas spoke on the importance of making the right decisions after graduation.
“The only way to truly know if you’ve made the right decision is to wait and evaluate the situation at some point down the road,” Touloupas said. “This process can be a matter of hours, days, years or even decades.”
Some of the graduates were ready to move on to the next chapter of their lives.
“I’m relieved to get out of school and having to dress up,” said Elin Swank, one of the graduates.
Maggie Bork, another graduate, agreed. “I’m excited to get on with the real world — no more busy work.”
Source: http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/exicted-44868-williams-low.html
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