Columbia County’s graduation ceremonies kicked off May 20 with Lakeside High School’s class of 401 students.
Of those students, 370 plan to continue their education after graduation and three have committed to join the military.
Students received more than $6 million in college scholarships.
Other graduations at the park include Evans High School at 9 a.m. Thursday, Greenbrier High School at 6:30 p.m. Thursday; Harlem High School at 9 a.m. Friday and Grovetown High School at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Students process into Lakeside High School’s graduation May 20, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News A student waves as he walks into Lakeside High School’s graduation ceremony May 20, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News The Lakeside JROTC Color Guard presents the flags at the May 20 graduation ceremony. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News Friends and family members cheer as students march into Lakeside High School’s graduation ceremony May 20, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News Salutatorian Adelaide Sheehan gives her speech during Lakeside High School’s graduation May 20, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News Four hundred one students received diplomas from Lakeside High School on May 20, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News Lakeside High School graduated 401 students on May 20, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsStudents stop for a photo after receiving their diploma on May 20, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News Click on advertisements for more information.
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