High school honors its graduates

Jasmyn Gravatt receives a hug from her mother, Rosie Gravatt, following the Bennett Mountain High School’s graduation ceremony on May 22. The teen was one of 50 students to earn their diplomas from the alternative high school during this year’s event.

Photo by Brian S. Orban

Some overcame personal and emotional struggles. Others ran into challenges with their academic endeavors during their earlier days of going to school.

On Thursday, May 22, each of them stepped forward across the stage as they accepted their diplomas as graduates from Bennett Mountain High School.

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