Cross Creek students cheer for their classmates at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Cross Creek students cheer for their classmates at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Photojournalism: Cross Creek High School graduation

‘Tis the season of Pomp and Circumstance.

In Richmond County, graduation ceremonies began May 24 at James Brown Arena. Cross Creek students were among the first to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. Ceremonies will continue May 25 beginning at 8 a.m. with Westside High School.

Last minute adjustments being made backstage prior to the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Cross Creek students make their way into James Brown Arena at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Cross Creek students receive their diplomas at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Cross Creek students celebrate their graduation day at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Valedictorian Candice Ashlee Rodgers addresses the crowd at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Friends and family members celebrate the Cross Creek students at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Cross Creek students participate in the tradition of the turning of the tassel at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Students celebrate with teachers at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Students celebrate with teachers at the Cross Creek High School Commencement Exercises at James Brown Arena on May 24, 2023 in Augusta, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

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