New Madrid County Central 2015 Graduation

Students begin their processional into the gymnasium.

The Class sponsor waits with graduates before they begin their graduation walk.

All eyes and cameras are trained on the Class of 2015 as they enter the gym.

Friends and family filled the school's gymnasium for the graduation ceremony.

Before the graduates make their way in the processional, staff members checked to make sure everything was in place.

Graduates make their way to their seats.

Members of the band perform "Pomp and Circumstance" for the processional.

Alexa Garner, vice president of the Class of 2015, welcomes the guests.

Seniors and underclassmen sing The National Anthem.

Graduates stand at attention as The National Anthem is sung.

The invocation, given by Makenzie Palmer, provides a moment for graduates to reflect on their future.

A graduate uses her hat and program to hide her emotions.

Makenzie Palmer offers a prayer.

Members of the Singing Eagles perform "Like An Eagle."

The Class of 2015 valedictorians each spoke briefly to family, friends and fellow classmates. Standing from left are: Emilee Palmer, Drew Palmer, Sarah Hupp, Jessye Griffin and Monique Fahy.

Webb Manley gets a hug from his son, Garrett Manley, who will attend the United States Military Academy.

Graduates listen to Jerry Lathum, who presented the Renaissance Eagle Award.

Jessye Griffin accepts her diploma from John Palmer, a member of the school board.

A parent films as a graduate accepts a diploma.

A graduate celebrates as she leaves the stage.

A member of the Class of 2015 checks out her diploma.

As the commencement ceremony concludes, the new graduates toss their hats into the air.

Dr. Cynthia Sharp Amick, superintendent, takes a photo of two recent graduates.

There were lots of hugs offered the graduates after the ceremony.

A youngster carries a graduate hat as he leaves the high school.