Eighty-nine graduates received diplomas Friday, May 19, during commencement exercises for the Class of 2023 at Lancaster High School in Lancaster. Above, valedictorian Jonathan Lee reflects on the last four years of high school, discussing the triumphs and tribulations of attending school through the pandemic and thanking all of the family, friends and faculty who supported their class along the way. From left are school board chairman Joan Gravatt, superintendent Jessica Davis, commencement speaker Mark Landon, assistant principal Quintese Kenner and Lee. More photos appear on page A4 of this week’s Rappahannock Record. Photo by AnnGardner Eubank