Graduates' commence their journeys

On a windy spring day, 25 soon to be alumni of Pine Bluffs high stood over the future and their past as they readied themselves with their selected candle bearers.

Some of the selected were too young to understand the day and needed Gatorade and snacks. Others knew all too well the walk down the isle meant stepping away from the close relationship they had known in the past with the graduate. The graduates chose these individuals to walk them down the isle, not to the end of a time, but a commencement, a new beginning.

After joining the guests in singing the school song, the graduates set...