Celebrating Carter County graduates

By Lillian Stone

Carter County Times

Graduates from East and West celebrated their big days last week – with East Carter graduates crossing the stage on Thursday evening and West Carter on Friday. 

Family and friends gathered for the special day at both schools, with the board of education declaring special meetings to participate in the events and helping hand out diplomas to graduates.

At East Carter Tessa Goble gave the commencement address while on the West end of the county Ryan Blake was recognized for nine years of perfect attendance, graduating with a 4.5 GPA and a full ride scholarship to Morehead State University. Student musical performances took place during both events as well, with American Idol participant Corey Hedge finishing his senior year with a song he wrote for graduation night. Teachers, staff, and ushers at both events worked to make the evening an unforgettable day for graduates to look back on. 

The classes also remembered those classmates who were no longer with them, with West Carter remembering Ben Barker, a young man who did not get a chance to see his graduation day. A moment of silence was held for Ben, with a framed picture, his cap, gown, and other things representing his hard work ethic in place at the ceremony. Students said they felt as though Ben was right alongside them on this special day. 
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