HCHS graduates Class of 2015

By
Joy Purcell
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We did it!

Proud parents, family and friends packed both sides of Raider Stadium in Mt. Airy Friday to watch as the Habersham Central High Class of 2015 took its final bow. 385 students graduated. The outdoor ceremony was marked by cheers and tears as, one by one, students filed past the podium to get their diplomas.

Habersham Class of 2015: Valedictorian gets laughs, cheers and tears

HCHS Class of 2015

Graduation Memories

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Traffic backed up on the roads leading to Raider Stadium as thousands made their way into Mt. Airy for graduation.
Traffic backed up as thousands made their way into Mt. Airy for the ceremony.
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Graduation was held at Raider Stadium on the grounds of the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy.
Seniors line up for the procession.
Seniors line up for the procession
Seniors line up for the procession into Raider Stadium.
Let the procession begin
The last leg of a 13 year journey
The Class of 2015 files into Raider Stadium.
The Class of 2015 files into Raider Stadium
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A view from the stands
Success Academy Prinicipal Doug Westmoreland (left) joins his colleagues on the dais at graduation. This was Westmoreland's last official graduation duty. He retired at the end of this school year.
Success Academy Prinicipal Doug Westmoreland (left) joins his colleagues on the dais at graduation. This was Westmoreland’s last official graduation duty. He retired at the end of this school year.
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Sunshine, sunflowers and smiles
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Valedictorian Savannah Mabry savors the moment
Nathan Westmoreland received his diploma from his dad, outgoing Success Academy principal, Doug Westmoreland.
Nathan Westmoreland received his diploma from his dad, outgoing Success Academy principal, Doug Westmoreland.
Let the celebration begin
Let the celebration begin
Celebration in full swing
Celebration in full swing
We did it!
We did it!

photos by Sandra Veal/Now Habersham and Buddy Raper

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