Seniors from Waynesboro High School's class of 2018 crossed the stage to receive their diplomas Saturday morning.
Rolling the dice, they beat the weather as rain showers stopped with enough time to dry the seats and setup the stage for the big event.
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Students remained relatively dry as they they sat together in front of the stage on the football field, celebrating their commencement with classmates, teachers, family and friends at the school.
And as Principal Tim Teachey stated: "I'm a glass half full kind of guy. ... Although it may be wet, at least it's not hot."
Faculty even lined both sides of the recessional (as is their tradition) to throw glitter on the graduates in addition to offering hugs and heartfelt congratulations.
What follows are a few moments from their graduation, followed by the gallery with all 78 of our images from the event.
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A graduate celebrates with diploma in hand after sitting back down at his seat with it. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates have glitter tossed on them in celebration by teachers as they walk between the members of the faculty during the recessional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate uses an umbrella as protection against a misty rain as she heads inside. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate walks down a hallway and heads towards the cafeteria where fellow graduates are gathering before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Shelby Jones checks her phone while waiting with others before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Principal Tim Teachey helps one of his graduates with tying a tie before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Rene Teran Vazquez sits as fellow graduate Yesenia Katelyn Leigh Ruiz helps him with his hair and cap before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates Nasir Dyer and Blake Durrett sit on stools chatting with teacher Wanda Hulse before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates Blake Lindsey, Hunter Painter and Charnai Smith pose for a photograph before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates wait together in the cafeteria before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Charnai Smith walks with head held high and a smile before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates come together for a group photo while waiting together in the cafeteria before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates come together for a group photo while waiting together in the cafeteria before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates wait together in the cafeteria before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates wait together in the cafeteria before the start of commencement exercises at Waynesboro High on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Faculty work to prepare the stage after a rain shower ends and before the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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School custodian and maintenance worker Ralph Martin uses a leaf blower to blow dry the seats where graduates will sit after a rain shower ends and before the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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An event photographer checks her phone with umbrella beside her and plastic bag protecting her camera on the tripod above her before the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Bins filled with diplomas for the graduates are wheeled out onto the football field where commencement will take place. The stage is being prepared after a rain shower ends and before the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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The band sets up after a rain shower ends and just before the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Diplomas are transferred onto a table just before the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Diplomas are transferred onto a table just before the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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School custodian and maintenance worker Ralph Martin uses a leaf blower to blow dry the seats after a rain shower ends and before the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Diplomas are transferred onto a table just before the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Some spectators brought umbrellas in case of weather. They wait for the start of commencement. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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One graduate smiles as she looks down to her shoes as they cross a slightly muddy patch during the processional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates maintain a stately pace during the processional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates maintain a stately pace as they work their way to their seats during the processional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate already where he will sit gestures to another still walking during the processional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Principal Tim Teachey states that he is a glass half full kind of guy. He states that although it may be wet, at least it is not hot. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates have hands over their hearts as the national anthem is performed. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate looks around during the ceremony. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Salutatorian Dylan Luc Dellett-Wion delivers the welcome address. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A young lady carries balloons to be given to a graduate after the ceremony concludes. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Valedictorian Isaac Benjamin Edwards delivers the class remarks. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates listen as the class remarks are given by the valedictorian. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Valedictorian Isaac Benjamin Edwards pulls back his tassel as he delivers the class remarks. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate leans forward as the class remarks are given by the valedictorian. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates applaud and cheer following the introduction of their senior class president, Latavia Herndon. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Latavia Herndon, senior class president, introduces the guest speaker. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Latavia Herndon, senior class president, smiles as guest speaker Allen Jervey offers kind words about her following her delivery of his introduction. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Guest speaker Allen Jervey delivers the commencement address. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Valedictorian Isaac Benjamin Edwards and senior class president Latavia Herndon listen to the commencement address. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Guest speaker Allen Jervey delivers the commencement address. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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With a smile, a graduate gestures to someone in the crowd. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate looks around during the ceremony. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates applaud the guest speaker, Allen Jervey. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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An oversized 2018 hangs from the tassel of a faculty member. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Kendol Chiane Adcock smiles as she is the first graduate to cross the stage to receive her diploma. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate comes forward and is awarded his diploma. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Micaiah Savion Blair uses dance steps to cross the stage, on his way to receive his diploma. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate smiles as she watches other receive their diplomas, her's already in hand. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate DeQuiondre Tahj Lamarco Clark points upward with a smile as he celebrates his walk to get his diploma. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Hayley Therese Darden crosses the stage with a brisk step and smile as she moves to receive her diploma. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Blake Alexander Durrett crosses his arms across his chest as he celebrates his walk to receive his diploma. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Diploma in hand, graduate Nasir Daquawn Dyer looks back to the stage after returning to his seat. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates cross the stage to receive their diploma. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate receives.a hug after coming off the stage with diploma in hand. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Lauren Elizabeth Kelso shows her diploma after crossing the stage. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Diploma in hand, graduate Eunice Jin Kim receives a hug after crossing the stage. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate Opwoche Jones Lyabaya has a smile on his face with diploma in hand after crossing the stage. He moves to receive a congratulatory handshake before he returns to his seat. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduate DaJuan Christian Moore smiles after crossing the stage and receiving his diploma. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates turn their tassels towards the end of commencement exercises outside at Waynesboro High School on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates turn their tassels towards the end of commencement exercises outside at Waynesboro High School on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates turn their tassels towards the end of commencement exercises outside at Waynesboro High School on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate lets out a big smile after turning her tassel towards the end of commencement exercises outside at Waynesboro High School on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate receives a hand with turning her tassel at the end of commencement exercises outside at Waynesboro High School on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates celebrate as they are announced as having graduated by the principal. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates celebrate as they are announced as having graduated by the principal. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates have glitter tossed on them in celebration by teachers as they walk between the members of the faculty during the recessional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates have glitter tossed on them with some receiving hugs in celebration by teachers as they walk between the members of the faculty during the recessional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates have glitter tossed on them in celebration by teachers as they walk between the members of the faculty during the recessional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates have glitter tossed on them in celebration by teachers as they walk between the members of the faculty during the recessional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate smiles with diploma in hand during the recessional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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A graduate smiles with diploma in hand during the recessional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates have glitter tossed on them in celebration by teachers as they walk between the members of the faculty during the recessional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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Graduates have glitter tossed on them in celebration by teachers as they walk between the members of the faculty during the recessional. Waynesboro High School beat the rain and held their commencement outside as planned on Saturday morning, May 19, 2018.
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