Red gowns gleamed under the Saturday morning sun as hundreds of Freedom High School graduates walked the stage and turned their tassels.
A Freedom High School student crosses the stage at the school's graduation ceremony Saturday.Â
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The Patriots celebrated 324 seniors during Saturday’s graduation ceremony.
“Class of 2025, the world is waiting for you,†said Freedom Principal Shanda Epley in a letter to students. “Go forth with confidence, courage and compassion. Make a difference, leave a legacy, and most importantly, be proud of who you are and what you have accomplished.â€
A student smiles while shaking hands with a school leader at Freedom High School's graduation ceremony Saturday.
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A woman gets emotional holding a sign supporting a student at Freedom High School's graduation ceremony on Saturday.
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A Freedom High School student smiles after accepting her diploma at Saturday's graduation ceremony.
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A student smiles and shake hands with a school leader during Freedom High School's graduation ceremony Saturday.
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Malik Harris, left, shakes hands with Burke County Public Schools Superintendent Mike Swan at Freedom High School's graduation ceremony Saturday.
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A Freedom High School student shakes hands with a school leader during Saturday's graduation ceremony.
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 A student smiles while shaking hands with a school leader at Freedom's graduation ceremony Saturday.
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Chrissy Murphy is a staff writer and can be reached at cmurphy@morganton.com or at 828-432-8941.
