photo by: John Young

Free State High School graduates link arms as the school’s alma mater is played during commencement ceremonies Sunday at the Free State stadium.

photo by: John Young

Teacher Sam Rabiola checks up on students as Paul Darnell gets his tassel adjusted by Shelby Dalgai. Looking on at right is Cameron Dabney.

photo by: John Young

Kathryn Johnson waves at a Free State classmate on the final day that all the graduates would be gathered together.

photo by: John Young

Fashionable footwear carried many of the graduates through Sunday’s ceremony.

photo by: John Young

Graduates toss their caps into the air at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies Sunday.

photo by: John Young

Students applaud a speaker during the commencement ceremonies Sunday at the Free State High School stadium.

photo by: John Young

Jevan Bremby twirls his cord while waiting for the graduation procession to begin.

photo by: John Young

Dayshawn Berndt and Marisa Billie enjoy a lighter moment during the ceremonies.