Concord High School graduation
The Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Concord High School graduation
Graduates receive third degrees during the Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Concord High School graduation
Concord High principal Carla Black speaks during the Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Concord High School graduation
Stephania Anica speaks during the Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Concord High School graduation
Madison Shaw speaks during the Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Concord High School graduation
Cabarrus County School superintendent Dr. Barry Shepherd speaks during the Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Concord High School graduation
The Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Concord High School graduation
The Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Concord High School graduation
The Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
17-year-old Corrine Enriquez (left) helps 18-year-old Justina Edwards (right) with her cap before the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
A large group of graduates pose for the camera before the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
Eighteen-year-old Alicia Mitchell waits alone in the chairs before the processional during the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
Raven Dixon (center, 18) gets help with her cap and hair by friends Letissa Leach (left, 19) and Keara Martin (right, 18) before the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
17-year-old, twin junior marshals (in white dresses), Rachel Silver (left) and Anna Silver (right) lead the graduates as Mike Jolly (principal, blue sash center) talks with Lacey Brown (first graduate on left, red chords) about her welcome speech before the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
Fathers and a child go for a higher angle as the graduates walk towards the stage during the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
Dr. Barry Shepherd congratulates the graduates during the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
Sydney McCurry gives the challenge and farewell speech during the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
A tassel hangs from the cap of a Northwest Cabarrus graduate during the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
Assistant Principal Warren Kluttz (left) poses for a picture with 19-year-old Dylan Fortson (right) before the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Northwest Cabarrus High School Graduation
19-year-old William Houston hugs Kelly Mavropoulos, the graduation coach, before the graduation ceremony for Northwest Cabarrus High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Jay M. Robinson High School
Jay M. Robinson High School graduates enter their commencement ceremony on Saturday as loved ones look on and take photos.
Jay M. Robinson High School
Jay M. Robinson High School graduates enter their commencement ceremony on Saturday as loved ones look on and take photos.
Jay M. Robinson High School
Caps fly in the air at the conclusion of the Jay M. Robinson High School graduation on Saturday.
Jay M. Robinson High School
Jay M. Robinson High School graduates leave the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center during the recessional of their commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Jay M. Robinson High School
Jay M. Robinson High School graduates leave the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center during the recessional of their commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
Mt. Pleasant graduates toss their caps into the air during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
The graduates divide the crowd as they approach the stage during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
The graduates divide the crowd as they approach the stage during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
The graduates approach the stage during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
Morgan McDaniel gives a senior message during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
Kristen Enderlein (left) and Samantha Pack (right) perform "For Good" from "Wicked" during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
Colten Redmond (left), senior class president, gives a farewell message during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Graduation
Graduates line up to receive their diplomas during the graduation ceremony in June for Mount Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
Threee-year-old Riley Honeycutt fell asleep on his mother's shoulder. His mom, Tamara Honeycutt held Riley during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
Korey White (in wheelchair) is congratulated by Dr. Barry Shepherd during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
The graduates divide the crowd as they walk out during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
17-year-old Shannon Hawkins (left) hugs her best friend, 18-year-old Ellen Widenhouse, as Widenhouse gives Hawkins some cupcakes after the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
Cupcakes that 18-year-old Ellen Widenhouse gave to her best friend Shannon Hawkins (17) during the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant High School Graduation
18-year-old Andrew Stewart looks for loved ones after the graduation ceremony for Mt. Pleasant High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
(left to right) Health science teacher Debbie Moss, Kaylon Perkins, Kimberly Janvier and math teacher Karen Mullins work on Kaylon's collar for her gown prior to the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
(left to right) Quadruplets Abdul-Rahman Yacoub Saleh (fixing collar, Summa Cum Laude), Nehma-Allah Yacoub Saleh ( (Cum Laude), Roa Yacoub Saleh and Saja Yacoub Saleh wait to start the procession before the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
Junior marshals Hope Still (left, 17) and Kruti Patel (right, 16) stand before the line of graduates before they start the processional during the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
Graduates start the processional during the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
The first of the graduates walk past loved ones during the processional of the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
Parents take photos during the processional for the graduation ceremony of Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
(Graduates, front row, right to left) Quadruplets Abdul-Rahman Yacoub Saleh (front, Summa Cum Laude), Nehma-Allah Yacoub Saleh ( (Cum Laude), Roa Yacoub Saleh and Saja Yacoub Saleh walk in the processional during the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
The crowds filled the arena during the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
Ethan Blake Abrams receives his diploma from principal Michelle Cline during the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
Graduates cross the stag as they receive their diplomas during the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
Dr. Barry Shepherd (right) shakes hands and congratulates the graduates during the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
(left to right) Graduates Lakira Wright (17), Asiah Hooker (18) and Ashley Green celebrate after the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
Graduate Nelli Belya (left, 17) gets a hug and flowers from Katie Stepanyuk (right, 17) after the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
Sheena Redfearn (left) gives flowers and a hug to her daughter Nia Brown-Redfearn (right) after the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge High School Graduation
Matt Hall (23) holds balloons for his brother, the graduate, Bryant Hall (18) after the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
Hickory Ridge high School Graduation
18-year-old Bryant Hall (left) reacts to the balloons that his brother Matt Hall (right, 23) brought to congratulate him after the graduation ceremony for Hickory Ridge High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduates wait before their commencement ceremony on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduates take one last “selfie,” as instructed by a staff member, before their commencement ceremony began on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduates celebrate after all names are called during the commencement ceremony on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduates wait before their commencement ceremony on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduates take one last “selfie,” as instructed by a staff member, before their commencement ceremony began on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduate and valedictorian Emily Boone addresses her peers during the commencement ceremony on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduate and valedictorian Emily Boone addresses her peers during the commencement ceremony on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduates walk across the stage during their commencement ceremony on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduates wait before their commencement ceremony on Saturday.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduates leave Kannapolis Memorial Stadium at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony on Saturday. It was the first time since 1998 that graduation was held in the stadium.
A. L. Brown High School
A. L. Brown High School graduates leave Kannapolis Memorial Stadium at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony on Saturday. It was the first time since 1998 that graduation was held in the stadium.
Central Cabarrus High School
Central Cabarrus High School graduates file into the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center during their commencement ceremony on Friday. Principal Lynn Rhymer said this class had more than 200 scholarships for a total of more than $6 million, which was the largest amount of any school in the system.
Central Cabarrus High School
Central Cabarrus High School graduates file into the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center during their commencement ceremony on Friday. Principal Lynn Rhymer said this class had more than 200 scholarships for a total of more than $6 million, which was the largest amount of any school in the system.
Central Cabarrus High School
Central Cabarrus High School graduates hug after their commencement ceremony on Friday. The ceremony was held at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.
Central Cabarrus High School
Central Cabarrus High School graduates walk away outside of the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center after their commencement ceremony.
Cox Mill High School
Cox Mill High School Principal Todd Smith addresses graduates before their commencement ceremony at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Friday.
Cox Mill High School
Cox Mill High School graduates wait before their commencement ceremony at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Friday.
Cox Mill High School
Cox Mill High School graduates check their caps before their commencement ceremony at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Friday.
Cox Mill High School
Cox Mill High School graduate and Student Body President Dominic Andrews takes a "selfie" at the beginning of his speech during the school's commencement ceremony on Friday. Andrews encouraged his peers to step outside their phones, tablets and computers and into real time.
Cox Mill High School
Cox Mill High School graduates exit during the recessional of their commencement ceremony on Friday.
Cox Mill High School
A Cox Mill High School graduate shows off her diploma at the end of the commencement ceremony on Friday.
Cox Mill High School
Cox Mill High School graduate Nikolas Dos Santos shows off his diploma at the end of the commencement ceremony on Friday.
Performance Learning Center
Maris Williams, services coordinator for Communities In Schools of Cabarrus County, helps Performance Learning Center graduate Mikayla Haire with her collar before the school's commencement ceremony on Friday. Almost 70 students graduated from the nontraditional magnet school.
Performance Learning Center
Performance Learning Center graduates wait for their commencement ceremony to begin on Friday. Almost 70 students graduated from the nontraditional magnet school.
Performance Learning Center
Performance Learning Center graduates wait for their commencement ceremony to begin on Friday. Almost 70 students graduated from the nontraditional magnet school.
Central Cabarrus High School
Central Cabarrus High School graduates file into the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center during their commencement ceremony on Friday. Principal Lynn Rhymer said this class had more than 200 scholarships for a total of more than $6 million, which was the largest amount of any school in the system.
Concord High School graduation
The Commencement Ceremony for Concord High School at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Friday afternoon.
Several local students summed up graduation this weekend by saying that, as one chapter ends, another begins.
