GALLERY: Pomp under different circumstances — GRC’s social distancing graduation ceremony

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George Rogers Clark High School graduate Joseph Edwards walks across the school’s auditorium stage to receive his diploma Wednesday as crews from Eppic Films record. Each student’s ceremony will be edited together to create one larger graduation video, which will air at a later date. Students also received a free photo from Spectrum Photography along with a Class of 2020 yard sign. (Photos by Whitney Leggett)

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Megan Akers accepts her diploma at GRC Wednesday.

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GRC graduate Aaron McCarty smiles at his family after receiving his diploma in a social distancing ceremony Wednesday at the school.

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Ryan “Tater” Lovings smiles after receiving his diploma during a brief ceremony at George Rogers Clark High School Wednesday afternoon. The more than 300 GRC grads in the Class of 2020 will receive their diplomas in approximately six-minute ceremonies over about a week-long period to adhere to social distancing requirements because of the coronavirus.

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GRC Assistant Principal Darren Snell gives directions to graduate Carlee Franklin before she walks across the stage to the cheers of her parents and sister. Each student was allowed four attendees to their ceremony.

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Carlee Franklin receives her diploma Wednesday.

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Tony Lin exits the stage after receiving his diploma Wednesday.

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Hayden Watts poses for a photo with family members after receiving his diploma Wednesday. Steve Craycraft of Spectrum Photography did professional photos of each graduate, and grads will receive a free photo by mail with the chance to order more.