➤ Rappahannock County High School graduation,
The Rappahannock County High School Class of 2018 Graduation Ceremony was held last Friday, with 77 graduates. Dressed in caps and gowns, they stood in a gymnasium filled with proud family members, friends, and classmates. School Superintendent Dr. Shannon Grimsley began the ceremony with a heartfelt speech to the graduates.
“To my amazing class of 2018, I wish you the best of luck in all that you do,” said Dr. Grimsley. “I know there is enough brain power in here to cure cancer, run for office, or invent the next fidget spinner, Hatchimal or Pokemon-Go App. God Bless each and every one of you … Go show the world what you’re made of!”
The ceremony continued with Salutatorian, Virginia Wyatt, and Valedictorian, Mahlet Yirgu, each giving impactful addresses to the their fellow graduating classmates. Following a beautiful musical selection from the RCHS band and the recognition of scholarship recipients, the anticipated Awarding of Diplomas was presented by Karen Ellis, RCHS Principal. The students, each with beaming smiles on their faces, were called, one-by-one, to receive the diplomas they had worked so hard to achieve over the past 13 years.
Prior to the Conferring of Degrees, Mike Tupper took to the podium and engaged the crowd in his traditional “We Are Rappahannock” cheer. The students then marched out of the gymnasium as the latest class to graduate from RCHS. Their proud loved ones followed and shared warm embraces as they celebrated all of the hard work and accomplishments that had led to this moment.
RISING 8TH GRADERS
The 7th Grade Graduation Ceremony was held on May 31st at Rappahannock County Elementary School. After the ceremony, the students celebrated this achievement with family and friends. Now, this group of students will be moving across campus to Rappahannock County High School to chart a new course in their education.
The 7th grade graduation ceremony at RCES.