Falcons walk the stage
Published 11:40 am Thursday, June 25, 2020
Fuqua Head of Upper School, Jennings Custis, speaks at the modified graduation ceremony. Pictured on stage, from left, are Custis, Audra Murphy, Salutatorian; Mary Katherine Kendall, Giftorian; John Melton, head of school, and Erin Whaley, board chair. Pictured in the audience are students Abbie Schmidt and Carmen Reynolds.
Fuqua graduate Matt Osborne shows off his custom Hampden-Sydney cap to hint at his future plans after graduation.
Ashley Handley makes her way to join the ranks of many before her who have graduated from Fuqua School.
Parents and friends lined up in their cars in front of the bell tower to view the outdoor graduation ceremony on Friday.
Jaylen Hempfield looks out at the crowd of parked cars containing the loved ones of those graduating Friday.
Class of 2020 Salutatorian Audra Murphy speaks to the crowd during graduation.
Josh Tharpe smiles for the camera on the way to the stage at Fuqua’s bell tower.
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The coronavirus pandemic has meant this year’s high school seniors have had to sacrifice a lot in the name of a better tomorrow.
From prom to sports, this year’s graduates have missed out on many of the traditional events that lead up to graduation day, and many schools have had to sacrifice commencement ceremonies entirely.
Fuqua School’s Class of 2020 was determined to not forego the celebration of each students’ hard work and dedication.
Seniors and school staff gathered Friday evening, June 19, at the school’s bell tower for a modified graduation ceremony. Students were able to be seated outside, while family members were able to view the ceremony “drive-thru style.”
Although there were some light showers in the afternoon, the skies cleared up enough to allow for an outdoor graduation filled with smiles and Falcon spirit.
The ceremony was also broadcast on WVHL and commentated by Richard LeSueur, as well as streamed on Facebook Live.
Photos by Ted Hodges, Kathy Jefferson and Farrah Schmidt
