Photojournalism: 2024 Lakeside High School graduation

Graduates smiled and waved to their friends and families as they walked down from the stage after accepting their diplomas. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Date: May 25, 2024

Lakeside High School celebrated the class of 2024 on Friday morning in front of family and friends at Evans Towne Center Park.

Lakeside High School seniors wave to their friends and family at the graduation Friday morning. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School seniors wave to their friends and family at the graduation Friday morning. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School seniors wave to their friends and family at the graduation Friday morning. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Family members and friends wave to the Lakeside High School graduates as they make their way to the seats. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
The JROTC Color Guard presented the flags at the Lakeside High School graduation. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Anna Darley, student body president, spoke at the Lakeside High School graduation. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Graduates showed off their 2024 tassels at the graduation. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Columbia County School District Superintendent Dr. Steven Flynt spoke at the Lakeside High School graduation. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Math teacher Dr. Felina McCoy was selected by the Class of 2024 as the guest speaker. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates were all smiles while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates were all smiles while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates were all smiles while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Graduates hugged staff members while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates were all smiles while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates were all smiles while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates were all smiles while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates were all smiles while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates were all smiles while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates were all smiles while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Graduates hugged staff members while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Some graduates cried while accepting their diplomas during the Lakeside High School graduation on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Graduates hugged staff members while accepting their diplomas on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Graduates smiled and waved to their friends and families as they walked down from the stage after accepting their diplomas. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Graduates smiled and waved to their friends and families as they walked down from the stage after accepting their diplomas. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Family members cheered on their graduates during the Lakeside High School graduation on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Lakeside High School graduates turned their tassels after receiving their diplomas. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
The Lakeside High School class of 2024 tossed their caps into the air at the end of their graduation on Friday. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

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The Author

Stephanie Hill has been a journalist for over 10 years. She is a graduate of Greenbrier High School, graduated from Augusta University with a degree in journalism, and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Masters in Mass Communication. She has previously worked at The Panola Watchman in Carthage, Texas, The White County News in Cleveland, Georgia, and The Aiken Standard in Aiken, S.C. She has experience covering cities, education, crime, and lifestyle reporting. She covers Columbia County government and the cities of Harlem and Grovetown. She has won multiple awards for her writing and photos.

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