James Copeland waves to the faculty at Shady Spring High School aftter receiving his diploma. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, students at Shady Spring High School were not able to take part in the traditional graduation ceremony like students in the past, but their administration made accommodations so their parents and family members could watch them walk across the stage, receive their diplomas, and turn their tassels Friday evening in front of the school.
(Rick Barbero/The Register-Herald)