Salutatorian Colson Wade Thornton walks back to sit with other graduates after delivering his speech Friday at the Delta Charter 2019 graduation ceremony in Ferriday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Family and friends of graduates pack the bleachers on the football field Friday at the Delta Charter 2019 graduation ceremony in Ferriday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Family of Kierra Geshanna Neal sit together Friday at the Delta Charter 2019 graduation ceremony in Ferriday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Graduates listen during a a song performed by Cloi Cummings and Emily Smith Friday at the Delta Charter 2019 graduation ceremony in Ferriday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Delta Charter Graduates sit together Friday at the Delta Charter 2019 graduation ceremony in Ferriday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Delta Charter Graduates sit together Friday at the Delta Charter 2019 graduation ceremony in Ferriday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Valedictorian Lara Elisabeth Boothe gives her speech Delta Charter Graduates sit together Friday at the Delta Charter 2019 graduation ceremony in Ferriday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Family and friends of graduates pack the bleachers on the football field Friday at the Delta Charter 2019 graduation ceremony in Ferriday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Freddie Wayne Mango Jr. receives a scholarship Family and friends of graduates pack the bleachers on the football field Friday at the Delta Charter 2019 graduation ceremony in Ferriday. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)