Natchez High School celebrates 32nd commencement

Published 7:41 am Saturday, June 5, 2021

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Natchez Early College at Co-Lin Senior Zuri Brown gives a welcome on behalf of the seniors and the Natchez Adams School District to those attending the graduation. (Hunter Cloud The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School Senior Class Vice President Tre’on Jackson praying for the Natchez Graduates, thanks them Friday night. (Hunter Cloud The Natchez Democrat)

One of the hats decorated by a Natchez High School senior at their graduation Friday night. (Hunter Cloud The Natchez Democrat)

Dionte Thomas walks to his seat at the Natchez High School Graduation in 2021. (File photo | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez Adams School District press relations director Tony Fields talks to Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson ahead of the Natchez High School graduation. (Hunter Cloud The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School students wait outside the convention center ballroom ahead of their graduation. Natchez and Natchez Early College at Co-Lin graduated Friday night. (Hunter Cloud The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez High School and Natchez Early College at Co-Lin celebrated their commencement in the ballroom of the Natchez Convention Center Friday night. Natchez Adams School District press relations director Tony Fields said they had to move indoors due to the threat of rain and a wet football field.

Ten minutes into the ceremony the hum of rain on the roof could be heard. COVID safety protocols were enforced at the door with temperatures being taken by a security officer and masks were required upon entry.

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson was in attendance and the Natchez High School Air Force Junior ROTC presented the colors for the National Anthem.