Kate Cassady

Lydia Juitt, left, and Aaliyah Jackson walk back to their seats during the College of Health Sciences graduation on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. “We’re feeling pretty excited,” Jackson said.

Graduates of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources sing “Old Missouri” on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

Avery Adams wipes a tear as graduates wave to family and friends in the crowd during the College of Health Sciences graduation on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. “It means a

Student Council Class President Jackson Stubbs delivers a speech

Alex Sachs waits in the gym before graduation on Sunday at Southern Boone High School. Sachs will be attending State Fair Community College after graduation.

From left, Josephine Lambiotte, Jackson Stubbs, Breckyn Shewmake, Max Rice and Southern Boone administrative assistant Amanda Reckner go over the meanings of cord colors before graduation Sunday at Southern Boone

Ginger Sims, left, hugs John Griggs after the ceremony on Sunday at Southern Boone High School. “I’m so proud,” Sims said.

Hunter Skouby fist bumps Anthony Basinger after Basinger walked the stage on Sunday at Southern Boone High School. Skouby plans to be an assistant trainer at Vanlandingham Reining Horses.

Friends and family of Southern Boone High School seniors pack the stands on Sunday at the high school. Forecasted rain subsided for sunshine.

Kaya Garibay waves to the crowd