Aaliyah Handy encouraged her fellow Watson Chapel High School graduates to "dream big dreams and let's change the world" during her valedictory speech Tuesday night at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
Supporters of 155 graduates attended the first high school graduation ceremony at the facility this year. Handy earned top honors, while Aatiyah Royal was hailed as salutatorian.
Makayla Demery receives her diploma.
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Aatiyah Royal gives her salutatory speech during Watson Chapel High School’s graduation ceremony.
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Aaliyah Handy makes her valedictory speech during Watson Chapel High School’s graduation ceremony.
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Supporters of a high school graduate line the railing at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
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Graduates observe their classmates marching across the stage.
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The Pine Bluff Convention Center was the scene for Watson Chapel High School's graduation. (Pine Bluff Commercial/I.C. Murrell)