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Lawrence High School graduates toss their caps on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Approximately 320 Lawrence High students became graduates Wednesday during commencement at the Lawrence High School football stadium.

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Graduates enter Lawrence High School Stadium on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Graduates wait in line at Lawrence High School on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Teachers hug graduates as they enter Lawrence High School Stadium for graduation on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Faculty stand in front of the Lawrence High School graduates on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Graduates stand for the Lawrence High School alma mater on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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A moment of silence for Quentin Rials at the Lawrence High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Rials, the Lawrence High principal and an alumnus of the school, died Tuesday.

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Superintendent Jeanice Swift speaks at the Lawrence High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Eli Cokelet speaks at the Lawrence High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026,

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A senior wears a decorated hat at the Lawrence High School graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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The Lawrence High School valedictorians stand before the class of 2026 on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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The Lawrence High School graduation ceremony is held at Lawrence High School football stadium on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Graduates pose with their diplomas at Lawrence High School on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Graduates cross the stage at Lawrence High School on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Graduates wave to family as they cross the field on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Attendees fill the Lawrence High School stadium on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for the commencement ceremony.