Lee County High School graduates largest class ever

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May 28, 2016

Graduate Jesse Romero receives his diploma from principal Kevin Dowling during Saturday’s graduation exercises at Lee County High School. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

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More than 400 Lee County High School graduates received diplomas Saturday before a crowd of thousands that included LCHS alumnus Luke Bryan.

Lee County School System Superintendent Jason Miller presided over his first graduating class at Lee County High School Saturday. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

Senior Rosemary Scott shows off her diploma after being congratulated by Lee School System Superintendent Jason Miller. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

LCHS senior Justin Shirley performs Class of 2016 favorite “We Rode in Trucks,” a song made famous by superstar Lee alumnus Luke Bryan, who attended commencement exercises at the Lee County football stadium Saturday. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

Graduates toss their caps into the air Saturday at the end of Lee County High School’s commencement exercises. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

LCHS student body President Lennis Price welcomes a large crowd to the Lee County High football stadium Saturday for the school’s commencement exercises. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

LCHS valedictorian Will Van Brackle offers words of encouragement to fellow graduates during Saturday’s commencement exercises. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

Marine Sgt. Daniel Chalmers paid his brother, James Gerald Chalmers, a surprise visit Saturday during graduation exercises at Lee County High School. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

Lee County High School principal Kevin Dowling presided over his final graduation exercises Saturday, handing out 406 diplomas to the Class of 2016. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

Graduates march onto the Lee County High School football stadium Saturday under the salute of Navy Junior ROTC honor guard members. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

Lee School System Superintendent Jason Miller, left, and LCHS principal Kevin Dowling get ready to lead the faculty onto the LCHS football field Saturday for Lee County High’s commencement exercises. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

LCHS salutatorian Genessa Bagain said graduates built “an edifice of triumph” during their careers at the school. (Staff Photo: Carlton Fletcher)

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