Baccalaureate-A Time Honored Tradition

Image: Curtis Cole — Curtis, along with all the other seniors at IHS, received a bible from the Italy Ministerial Alliance.

Curtis Cole — Curtis, along with all the other seniors at IHS, received a bible from the Italy Ministerial Alliance. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rev. Mittie Muse — Rev. Muse, pastor of Mt. Zion AME Church, brought the message for the graduating seniors.

Rev. Mittie Muse — Rev. Muse, pastor of Mt. Zion AME Church, brought the message for the graduating seniors. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Annalee and Lindsey — Annalee Lyons and Lindsey Brogden take a minute before the ceremony for a smile.

Annalee and Lindsey — Annalee Lyons and Lindsey Brogden take a minute before the ceremony for a smile. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Dr. Eric Smith — Dr. Smith, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, welcomes guests.

Dr. Eric Smith — Dr. Smith, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, welcomes guests. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Chase and Becca — Friends forever-Chase Michael and Becca DeMoss.

Chase and Becca — Friends forever-Chase Michael and Becca DeMoss. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Roy, Clay and Angelica — Roy Glaspy, Clay Major and Angelica Garza line up before the ceremony.

Roy, Clay and Angelica — Roy Glaspy, Clay Major and Angelica Garza line up before the ceremony. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Cheryl Owen — Italy ISD school board member, Cheryl Owen, had a few stories to tell about the seniors from kindergarten.

Cheryl Owen — Italy ISD school board member, Cheryl Owen, had a few stories to tell about the seniors from kindergarten. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jasmine tries on her cap — Which way does that tassel hang anyway?

Jasmine tries on her cap — Which way does that tassel hang anyway? (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Butter is ready — Darrin “Butter” Moore can’t wait until Friday.

Butter is ready — Darrin “Butter” Moore can’t wait until Friday. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Diamond shines — Diamond Rogers and Mrs. Cochran have a “kodak moment”.

Diamond shines — Diamond Rogers and Mrs. Cochran have a “kodak moment”. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Raymond Arriaga — Raymond was the first in line to receive his bible.

Raymond Arriaga — Raymond was the first in line to receive his bible. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Congregation sings — The ceremony is complete with a hymn.

Congregation sings — The ceremony is complete with a hymn. (Anne Sutherland)

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