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Hats in air, tassels move left; Snow Hill High graduates 85

(June 9, 2016) The assembled parents, students and other well wishers couldn’t be contained in the auditorium of the newly expanded Snow Hill High School last week, so some onlookers were seated in other areas and watched the ceremony via provided television screens.
The separation, only by a matter of a few feet, did little to dampen the mood as 85 students became graduates last Thursday night.
The 76 graduates entering post-secondary education at either a two- or four-year college amassed about $2.2 million in scholarships, Board of Education spokeswoman Carrie Sterrs said.
Five graduates are entering the military, and the remaining four are entering the workforce, Sterrs said.
Two students earned magna cum laude status, seven were summa cum laude and another four were honored with cum laude status.
Delivering the “Old Home Prize” address was Shannon Mowbray, whose speech offered contrast between the large city where she was born and the lower shore, where she attended and graduated from school.
Umar Arshad introduced Mowbray, and welcomed parents to the event. Jakob LeMay presented a tribute to the students’ parents and Kylie O’dell delivered a tribute to the class of 2016.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Aaron Dale, director of pupil services. Dale was introduced by 2016 Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship winner Marlon Dale.