Pictures: Graduations in Hampton Roads 2014

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Poquoson graduation

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Gloucester students await their graduation walk.

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William and Mary's school choir led a rendition of the school's "Alma Mater" song, composed in 1902 by James Southall Wilson.

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Poquoson graduation.

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Left to right: Jamestown students Morgan Snyder, Jonathon Snyder and Amy Snyder -- no relation to each other -- share a laugh before the start of their graduation ceremony.

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A pair of Jamestown HS seniors enjoying their walk down the aisle towards their seats at graduation.

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Graduates await their chance to cross the stage and receive their diplomas at the Smithfield High graduation ceremony on Saturday morning.

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Lafayette seniors await their turn to walk across the stage and accept their diplomas.

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Christopher Newport University President Paul S. Trible, Jr. speaks during a commencement ceremony on Saturday.

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At the close of the 2014 graduation ceremony, William and Mary graduates tossed and bumped inflatable balls into the air above them at William and Mary Hall.

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A graduate hugs Smithfield High School Band Director Aaron Hill at the Smithfield High graduation Saturday morning

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Woodside High School Class of 2014 graduates.

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Graduates with Hampton University's Class of 2014 celebrate at a commencement ceremony at Armstrong Stadium on Sunday.

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Teacher Karen Koob, who will serve as director of spiritual life next year at WCA, tells the graduates to "go out and give love."

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A graduate waves after receiving her diploma during a commencement ceremony at Christopher Newport University on Saturday.

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Left to right: Students Kelly McGregor, Meredith Major, Adam Kerr, Sarah Jutras, Aria Johnson, Emily Cromis, Thomas Cordle, Kaylee Brooks, Kiana Batagelj, and Alyson Anderson await the ceremony underneath the American flag.

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Guests sit on the Great Lawn during a commencement ceremony at Christopher Newport University on Saturday.

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Hampton University president William Harvey addresses the Class of 2014 at their graduation ceremony on Sunday.

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Kecoughtan High School graduates.

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Two Lafayette students wave to loved ones following their high school graduation on June 14.

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Left to right: Students Jalynn Ponzo, Kiana Batagelj, and Tonika Pierce are three of WCA's newest graduates.

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Lafayette seniors file into William and Mary Hall for the 2014 graduation ceremony.

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Seniors share a laugh at the 2014 Jamestown HS graduation ceremony.

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Lafayette seniors file into William and Mary Hall for the 2014 graduation ceremony.

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A Jamestown High senior holds onto her cap as the graduation ceremony begins.

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The 417 graduates of Gloucester High.

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A graduate receives her diploma from Christopher Newport University President Paul S. Trible, Jr. during commencement exercises on Saturday.

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Graduates throw pennies into the Geese Fountain prior to a commencement ceremony at Christopher Newport University on Saturday.

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Graduates with Hampton University's Class of 2014 celebrate at a commencement ceremony at Armstrong Stadium on Sunday.

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Poquoson graduation.

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Three Jamestown HS seniors celebrate their graduation.

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Distinguished university representatives walk to the stage during a commencement ceremony at Christopher Newport University on Saturday.

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Graduates at Thomas Nelson Community College commencement exercises on Thursday, May 15.

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Jamestown seniors looking thoughtful as they enter the arena for their graduation ceremony.

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Graduates stand on the Great Lawn during a commencement ceremony at Christopher Newport University on Saturday.

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Poquoson graduation.

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Bria Kelly crosses the stage in true rock star fashion at the Smithfield High School graduation Saturday morning.

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Poquoson graduates.

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Lafayette seniors file into William and Mary Hall for the 2014 graduation ceremony.

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Graduates turn their tassles after receiving their diplomas.

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Mathews High School graduates take a selfie.

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Lafayette seniors file into William and Mary Hall for the 2014 graduation ceremony.

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A proud parent during the 2014 Williamsburg Christian Academy graduation ceremony.

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Left to right: New William & Mary graduates Roshan Patel, Michael Ejigu and Alex Harrington, who all graduated Sunday with bachelor's degrees in finance.

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Head of School Gwen Martin, left, poses with a graduate after handing over a diploma.

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Gloucester students await their graduation walk.

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Kecoughtan High School graduates

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William & Mary graduate Heather McDonald, center, with her family, all from Boston, Mass.

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Graduates turn their tassels during the commencement ceremony at Christopher Newport University on Saturday.

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Graduates with Hampton University's Class of 2014 celebrate at a commencement ceremony at Armstrong Stadium on Sunday.