High-schoolers celebrate graduation amid COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the high school was forced to hold a socially distanced commencement ceremony. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Ben Bartles adjusts his tassel in the mirror of his truck before the start of his drive-through graduation ceremony. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Members of the Class of 2020 gather prior to the start of their the drive-through graduation ceremony. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
A graduate waves from his truck during the ceremony. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Graduates hug at their ceremony. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
A man photographs a graduate from his jeep during a drive-through graduation. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Members of the Class of 2020 embrace as they wait for the start of their graduation ceremony. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
The mother of a graduating senior displays her pride with headgear as she drives her daughter during a drive-through graduation ceremony at Lafayette High School in Ballwin, Mo., on May 21. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
The 500 seniors have been out of school since March, unable to participate in prom, sports and traditional graduation ceremonies. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Graduating senior Shannon McGinnis gets emotional as she passes her teachers during the drive-through graduation ceremony. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A graduating senior watches the festivities as her car approaches the point where her name will be spoken over the public address system. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Graduating seniors exchange waves across cars during their drive-through ceremony. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
High School seniors stand in vehicles as their names are called out during a drive-through graduation ceremony at Rockwood Summit High School in Fenton, Mo., on May 20. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
A Class of 2020 sign made with toilet paper is seen from a graduate's truck as teachers, parents and supporters hold signs for seniors during their drive-through graduation ceremony. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
