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Photos: Reader-submitted graduation snapshots

Cheryl Oree submitted this photo of Kendra Oree and V'Keyah Singleton, who graduated from North Clayton High School in College Park. "Congrats to Kendra and V'Keyah."

Sabrena Sanders submitted this photo of Martevia Nicole Bledsoe, who graduated with honors from Opelika High.

Rochelle Smith, who graduated from Kennesaw State University, submitted this photo. "I began college in 1989, married in 1991, and then I had to put college on hold in 1992 because I was pregnant with my first child and wanted to concentrate on being a mother," she said. "Now, in 2013, I have one child in college, one child who is finishing his Junior year, and another child who is finishing middle school. Also, in 2013, I have just finally graduated from Kennesaw State University after going back to college in 2011 to finish my degree in Early Childhood Education. Teaching children is my passion, and I never gave up on obtaining my degree!! Never give up if you haven't finished or even started your degree...you can do it!"

Gregory Horton of Rex submitted this photo of Latrice Harris, a Bauder College grad. "We are so proud to be the parents of a woman who has shown us what it takes to be determined and successful. We love you!!! We will now further our education because of you. Love, Mommy and Greg."

Ossie Jones submitted this photo of Lexis Williams, a graduate of Berkmar High in Lilburn. "Congratulations Berkmar High Class of 2013 Lilburn, Ga in the AJC!"

Tracy Moreland of Fayetteville sent us this photo Jordan Moreland, who graduated from River's Edge Elementary School. "Congratulations to our son for completion of the fifth grade and doing OUTSTANDING on his CRCT! Way to go Jordan. Love you, Mom and Dad."

Ashley Griffin graduated from Fort Valley State University.

Deborah Kemp submitted this photo of Jamal Kemp, a Tucker High School grad.

"This is my friend Lauren Mitchell, M.S., and I hitting the Heisman on the Atlanta Falcons field at our graduation," said Charity D. Mahone, M.S., who recently graduated from Georgia State University. "I would like to congratulate my dear friend. We did it! We received our Master of Science Degree in Sports Administration! The world is ours for the taking!"

Taylor Leatherwood of Central Gwinnett High School heads to the stage to accept her diploma.

Nina Nunez of Atlanta sent in this photo of Parkview High School grad Carmen Alexa Chavrria. "My Alexa had a rough time in school due to her hearing problem, but she did it and we couldn't be prouder of her and her accomplishments..WE 3 YOU ALEXA....love Mom," Nunez wrote.

Karen Hicks of Lilburn submitted this photo of Melanie Hicks with the caption, "UGA Class of 2013 - Emory Bound!"

Quiana Rose Cummings, age 35, graduated from Brescia University with a bachelor's degree in social work.

Camille Marie Rivers, class of 2013, graduates from Newton High School in Covington on May 24, 2013. She will be attending Armstrong Atlantic State University this fall and will major in mathematics.

LeeAnn Stevenson submitted this photo of her sister, Erica, with the message, "Congratulations to my sister, Erica Stevenson, honors graduate of Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C."

This photo, submitted by Latrice Harris of Atlanta, shows Bauder College nursing grads Francine, Lorna, Jenne, Crystaline, Latrice, Chastity, Yasmeen and Kim.

Congratulations to Derrick Jenkins for receiving his MBA from Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business.

Latrice Harris of Atlanta would like to congratulate Bauder College nursing graduates.

Steve Youngblood of Alpharetta sent in this photo of Chris Youngblood with the message, "Congratulations, Chris, on your graduation from Georgia Southern University. Your family is very proud of and happy for you."

Marcus Hurey Jr. of Lithonia was the only male in the speech language pathology program at the University of West Georgia.

Jeff Sutton of Knoxville, Tenn., submitted this photo of Mercer University grad Kyle M. Sutton. "My pride and joy, along with his beautiful girlfriend Stephanie, after graduating with his master's in electrical engineering and 3.75 GPA!"

Rebecca Long of Marietta submitted this photo of Chattahoochee Technical College graduate Cindy Jinks, who earned a degree in criminal justice technology.

Zeitlan Kozan of Lithonia submitted this photo of Penn State University graduate Latifah McMullen, with the message, "Congratulations Latifah 2X!!!"

Oscar Scott III of Duluth shared this photo with the message, "Thumbs Up for all the Mercer Grads, Atlanta Campus."

Dorothy Staten of Muncie submitted this photo of Butler University graduate Brittany M. Staten, with the message, "Congratulations Brittany! You have made me proud!!!!"

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Cheryl Oree submitted this photo of Kendra Oree and V'Keyah Singleton, who graduated from North Clayton High School in College Park. "Congrats to Kendra and V'Keyah."

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