4. Maurice Jackson, sitting quietly by himself, contemplates his name on his program.

5. Dr. Tommy Bice, State Superintendent of Education, addresses graduates, their guests, and school system personnel. We were thrilled to have Dr. Bice attend our summer graduation!

6. Mrs. Lynne Hice, principal of Florence High School, speaks to graduates

7. Candidates for graduation line up before the ceremony

8. David Johnson receives his diploma

9. Dr. Bice awards Maurice Jackson his diploma

10. Shawn Forbs with Dr. Bice

11. Matthew Bunk smiles as he accepts his diploma

12. Abresha Brown is awarded her diploma by Dr. Bice

13. Dr. Bice awards a diploma to Shaquonna Malone

14. Quayshawn Lewis proudly shakes Dr. Bice’s hand as he receives his diploma

15. David Johnson and Maurice Jackson pose with graduation coach Willie West.

16. Abresha Brown and her family pose with Coach West and Southwire officials. Southwire partners with FCS to employ many of our students.

17. Shaquonna Malone and Mrs. Hice show their happiness after graduation.

18. Abresha Brown celebrates.

19. Shawn Forbs and Maurice Jackson listen to graduation speakers.

20. Mrs. Hice and senior counselor, Mrs. Caroline Jones, await the start of the ceremony.

21. Dr. Bice, Florence City Schools Superintendent Dr. Janet Womack, and Assistant Superintendent Connie Roberts smile happily at graduates.

22. School board member Laura Hardeman and her husband attended the ceremony.

23. Florence Freshman Center counselor Mrs. Arlene Merry, FHS counselor Mrs. Glenda Page, and board member Bill Gullett talk at the reception following the ceremony.

24. Mrs. Hice and school board president Bill Jordan watch as Trevor Dodson sings prior to the ceremony.

25. Trevor Dodson performed several songs prior to the ceremony and led the singing of the Alma Mater upon its conclusion.

26. The Florence High School Ambassadors assisted with graduation.

27. FCS Strings members, directed by their teacher Mr. Daniel Jamieson, performed at the ceremony.

28. Strings members lent musical talent to the graduation ceremony.

29. We are proud of you!