THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, June 21, 1996 TAG: 9606210741
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E1 EDITION: FINAL
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College. Work. Rent. Four years of bologna sandwiches and Kool-Aid. Long-distance phone calls to mom and dad for a little more money and a lot of emotional support.
Ahhh, the joys of graduating from high school and moving on to bigger and better things.
More than 10,000 students have graduated from high schools in South Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina during the past two weeks and they've heard hours of advice and wisdom as they being the cliched next chapter of their lives.
And true, life will change for most as they break away from their high school routines and take on more challenges and responsibilities.
But, before preparing for the world beyond high school, there is graduation day. Here's a look: - Denise Watson ILLUSTRATION: GRANBY
MARTIN SMITH-RODDEN
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Antron D. Harrison waits to go into Chrysler Hall for his graduation
ceremony.
LAKELAND
MICHAEL KESTNER
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Joey Lane raises his hands in celebration after receiving his
diploma.
INDIAN RIVER
D. KEVIN ELLIOTT
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Angie Edmonson waves to her family during her graduation ceremony,
as Bridget Eads looks on.
I.C. NORCOM
MARTIN SMITH-RODDEN
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Lashaunda Gatling listens during the keynote speech at Willett Hall.
BAYSIDE
DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
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Graduates had a range of emotion from tears to cheers at the
Virginia Beach Pavilion. by CNB