As the sun set behind the trees surrounding Bobby W. Sharp Stadium, 104 high school students took their place on the football field waiting to become graduates.

Principal Stacey Graves would be unable to attend as her son was graduating from Perry County High School. In lieu of her absence Mrs. Stacy Smith took over by introducing students and recognizing their proud parents and grandparents.

Caden Anderson led the crowd in prayer before turning the microphone over to Layla Graves, President of the Class of 2022.

"Welcome graduates, teachers, faculty, friends and family to the moment we...