Congratulations Graduates!

Sometimes being a photographer has its advantages and this week was no exception.  I was witness to two commencement ceremonies at Freedom and East Burke High Schools.  Both were full of pomp and tradition.  The eyes of these young men and women told their stories of their reality that was about to set in.  The elation of walking across the stage was then met back on the ground on the responsibilities that were sure to face them pretty fast.
Congratulations to the Class of 2010 for all the Burke County graduates.  A personal note is that is has been fun visiting each campus throughout this past school year and working with the many men and women in their different endeavors.  May you continue success in your futures!