Newly-minted graduates at Park View and Bluestone walked across the stage to receive their diplomas during commencement exercises Saturday at both county high schools. Students with the highest GPAs were announced: co-valedictorians at Park View are Kirsten Bailey and Emily Cooke, with matching grade point averages. Bluestone’s valedictorian is Cameron Owen and salutatorian is Joseph Bagbey. (David Conner II photos)

Cathy Henderson, a math teacher and instructional coach at Halifax County Middle School, is congratulated on being named the division’s Teacher of the Year by School Board Chair Karen Hopkins. (SOMcL photo)