Commodores’ class of 2025 take a walk over the stage

The graduate Zanieya Booker enters the Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Ole Miss for the final celebration of the Lafayette High in Oxford, Miss., On Friday, May 16, 2025, (© Bruce Newman)

The graduate Avery Neal enters the Sandigen and John Black Pavilion in Ole Miss for the Lafayette High -Departure Celebration in Oxford, Miss., On Friday, May 16, 2025, (© Bruce Newman)

Sydney Jenkins waves to someone in the crowd during the Lafayette High final celebration in Oxford, Miss., On Friday, May 16, 2025, (© Bruce Newman)

Graduate Aubrey Stinson appears in Ole Miss for the Lafayette High final ceremony in Oxford, Miss.

The Lafayette High Student Zaylen Booker was awarded the Commodore Award during the closing ceremony in Oxford, Miss., On Friday, May 16, 2025. (© Bruce Newman)

Cole Garvin speaks on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Lafayette High degree in Oxford, Miss.

Lafayette High Graduation in Oxford, Miss., On Friday, May 16, 2025. (© Bruce Newman)

Cole Garvin speaks on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Lafayette High degree in Oxford, Miss.