Scenes from area graduation ceremonies

BIC valedictorian and class president Nikki Gordon gives her address at 2016 graduation held Thursday, May 12. (Photo by Kensie Walker)

BIC graduates. (Photo By Kensie Walker)

Swingout ceremonies held at Buffalo Island Central High School. (Photo by Cadyn Qualls)

Manila Graduates presented roses. (Photo by Revis Blaylock)

Manila Valedictorian and high honors graduate Callie Cater (Photo by Revis Blaylock)

Manila graduates. (Photo by Revis Blaylock)

Manila graduates listen to the Salutatorian's address given by Courtney Scott. (Photo by Revis Blaylock)

Congratulations and hugs were given at Riverside's graduation. (Photo by Revis Blaylock)

Kayli Womack, one of four valedictorians at Riverside. (Photo by Revis Blaylock)

Sam Meurer, one of four Riverside valedictorians. (Photo by Revis Blaylock)

Riverside Rebels ended graduation ceremonies with the traditional tossing of their hats on Friday night, May 13. (Photo by Revis Blaylock)