Neelyville Class of 2023

The Class of 2023 awaits the beginning of graduation on Saturday, May 13 at Neelyville High School. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

Neelyville High School Principal Justin Dobbins delivers opening remarks at graduation. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

Neelyville salutatorian Ryan Brown addresses his classmates. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

Neelyville valedictorian speaks to the crowd at graduation. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

From left, Sgt. Jeremy Craig and Rebecca Day present the inaugural Spc. Scott Garret Memorial Scholarship to Garrett’s cousin, Brock Davis, during the graduation ceremony at Neelyville High School. The scholarship was split between Davis and Garrett’s son, Gage. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

Neelyville school counselor Julie Cloud embraces a student during scholarship presentations at graduation. The Class of ‘23 collectively earned over $400,000 in scholarships. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

Neelyville seniors line up to receive their diplomas. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

Neelyville seniors present their families and loved ones with flowers during their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 13. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

Neelyville seniors present their families and loved ones with flowers during their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 13. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

Students no longer, Neelyville High School graduates celebrate as the open a new chapter of their lives Saturday, May 13. Many graduates received scholarships or career certifications in addition to diplomas. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)

The first-ever Spc. Scott Garrett Memorial Scholarship was given during Neelyville High School’s graduation ceremony on Saturday. The scholarship was divided between Scott Garrett’s son, Gage Garrett, and his cousin, Brock Davis. It is funded by the Never Quit Alumni Foundation. From left: Scott Garrett’s mother Rebecca Day, Gage Garrett, Davis, and NQAF founder Jeremy Craig. (DAR/Samantha Tucker)