CHS celebrates end of an era with commencement

A graduate proudly holds up her diploma after walking off stage during commencement exercises Friday. (RAY CARPENTER/Special to the Reporter)
A graduate proudly holds up her diploma after walking off stage during commencement exercises Friday. (RAY CARPENTER/Special to the Reporter)

When Columbia High School graduation candidates for the Class of 2022 began to take the field and hold seats, they were greeted by an ovation from the audience.

Some of the students waved at the crowd,…