MarKayla Fleming and Baylee Graning put their shoes on Friday at St. Marry's Basilica before the Cathedral Graduation Ceremony. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Ty Bertelsen greets other graduates Friday at St. Marry's Basilica before the Cathedral Graduation Ceremony. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Jean Biglane hugs Molly Hinson Friday at St. Marry's Basilica before the Cathedral Graduation Ceremony. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Graduates talk Friday at St. Marry's Basilica before the Cathedral Graduation Ceremony. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Graduates file into St.Marry's Basilica before the Cathedral Graduation Ceremony. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Parents and family members photograph Cathedral Graduates Friday during the 2019 Graduation Ceremony at St. Mary's Basilica. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Graduates file into St.Marry's Basilica before the Cathedral Graduation Ceremony. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)