Teacher Betty Sugg bobby pins Sarah Stetelman's graduation cap to her hair before the 11th Annual Commencement Exercises at Presbyterian Christian School on Friday night. (Erin Parker / The Hattiesburg American)

Mindy Deen hugs graduate Brooks Martin as she tears up after the 11th Annual Commencement Exercises at Presbyterian Christian School on Friday night. (Erin Parker / The Hattiesburg American)

Chelsie Dobbins leads a row of seniors to their seats during the 11th Annual Commencement Exercises at Presbyterian Christian School on Friday night. (Erin Parker / The Hattiesburg American)

Dr. Cheryl Dale from the business school snaps a photo of Richard Price, left, and Greg Lier before the William Carey University 1 p.m. graduation at Smith Auditorium on campus. Students from the School of Business, the School of Education, the Cooper School of Missions and Biblical Studies and the Winters School of Music received undergraduate degrees. (Erin Parker / The Hattiesburg American)

WCU President Dr. Tommy King hands Dexter Cheairs his diploma cover during the William Carey University 1 p.m. graduation at Smith Auditorium on campus. Students from the School of Business, the School of Education, the Cooper School of Missions and Biblical Studies and the Winters School of Music received undergraduate degrees. (Erin Parker / The Hattiesburg American)