Photos: Best of School District of Pickens County- Easley, Liberty, Pickens, and DW Daniel

Timothy Hunter Lowrance touches the head of Principal Johnny Garett during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. Garrett announced after all the graduates accepted their diplomas that he told the students earlier they could not rub his head unless they graduated.

Graduates toss their caps during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Laura Henry, Science teacher, gets a selfie with Valedictorian Paige Rylee Durham, right, and Salutatorian Katelyn Nicole Davis, left front, and graduates waiting in line before the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Emily Grace Miller and her service dog Hugo, along with all the graduates and crowd stop as Sara Katherine Newton, Student Body President leads a moment of silence to remember the lives of two sophomore classmates who died May 18 at Lake Hartwell, during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Daniel High Chorus sings The Star Spangled Banner during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Watson Young sits with fellow graduates during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. Young played football for the Lions and is enrolled at Clemson as a student-athlete on the football team.

Principal Adam Russell applauds during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Valedictorian Paige Rylee Durham, right, and Salutatorian Katelyn Nicole Davis get their diplomas first, during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Sean Bolger shakes hands with Danny Merck, School District of Pickens County Superintendent after getting his diploma during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Kamari Cason does a hand greeting exchange with Principal Adam Russell getting his diploma during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Tyzzeon Jamison shakes hands with Danny Merck, School District of Pickens County Superintendent during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Emily Grace Miller gets her diploma from Principal Adam Russell while he pets her service dog Hugo, during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Edward Merck poses with his father Danny Merck, School District of Pickens County Superintendent, after he got his diploma, during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Etoryan Shaw dances before walking up to get his diploma during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Shania Elise Spiller shakes hands with Randy Robinson after getting her diploma during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Isaac Andrew Turner does the splits before walking up to get his diploma during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Watson Young shakes hands with Danny Merck, School District of Pickens County Superintendent, during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Graduates toss their caps during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Ja'kari Bennett celebrates with a dance before getting his diploma during the D.W. Daniel High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Gianna Marie Nalley celebrates with hands forming a heart graduating during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Tieler Lee Kirkwood flips before walking up to get his diploma during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Paige Isabella Crone reacts after she got her diploma during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Valedictorian Jacob James Taaffe speaks on the subject of asking for help when a challenge arises, during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. Taaffe said he is attending University of Florida soon.

Ryker McClure, an ASL interpreter, signs speeches during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. McClure says his expressions are important in communicating to anyone in attendance who could benefit from sign language.

Ansley Burns sings the National Anthem during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. Burns, earlier is her youth participated on television show America's Got Talent and The Voice, also performed the National Anthem at last year's graduation.

Graham Abercrombie and Greg Abercrombie the first two graduates to walk toward their seats during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Emmanuel Thomas Case waves to family during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Danny Merck, School District of Pickens County Superintendent smiles at the start of the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Principal Josh Oxendine presents the award of outstanding achievement to West End Elementary Principal Angie Garrison, educator for 40 years of "service and excellence", during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Sydney Anderson of Easley, an ASL interpreter, signs speeches during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. Anderson learned to sign at the age of 10, helping a family member and now works for the Pickens County School District.

Salutatorian Vicky Yi Xin Wen speaks during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

The Madrigal Choir of Easley High sings "For All We Know" during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Lance Bays gets his diploma during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Ansley Taylor Burns gets her diploma during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Maylee Camacho gets her diploma during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Kelvin Adriel Fontanez takes a moment to flip near Arely Lucio before walking up to get his diploma, during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Virengia Nicole Houston holds up her diploma saying "We made it" during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Taylor Lynn MCGaha celebrates graduating during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Jalyn Lea Perry celebrates during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Valedictorian Jacob James Taaffe gets his diploma during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Antonio Tadeo Villegas-Valdez gets a selfie during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Salutatorian Vicky Yi Xin Wen shakes hands with Pickens County School Board Member Betty Bagley, as she gets her diploma during the Easley High School commencement with 430 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Ethan Frock, Student Body President speaks during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Angelina Oglesby leads the Pledge to the Flag during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Elijah Aiken, Senior Class President offers the invocation during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Isaac Steven Estuary accepts the Christina and C.O. Scotty Scott Mathematics Award during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Cassidy Williams accepts the English award during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Grant Rhodes accepts the Larry Henderson Social Studies Award during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Emma Katherine Finley and Isaac Steven Esuary accept Paul Bowie Jr. Scholar Athlete Awards during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Ethan Frock and Ema Finley accept The American Legion School Award during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Kenneth Allen Powell accepts the M.J. and Martha Stansell Spirit of Courage Award during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Elijah Jeremiah Aiken gets a hug from Amanda Thompson accepting the Faculty Award, for character, leadership, scholarship and service, during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. Aiken is scheduled to attend Anderson University to pursue being a teacher.

Salutatorian Isaac Esuary speaks during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Valedictorian John Michael George speaks during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Valedictorian John Michael George accepts his diploma from Principal Johnny Garrett during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Brooke Rene Belanger gets her diploma from Principal Johnny Garrett during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Malachi Isaiah Fowler waves as he goes up to get his diploma during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Blake Isaiah Parker touches the head of Principal Johnny Garett during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. Garrett announced after all the graduates accepted their diplomas that he told the students earlier they could not rub his head unless they graduated.

Principal Johnny Garett speaks holding a bucket of combs graduates handed him during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. Garrett announced after all the graduates accepted their diplomas that he once had told the students during school they could not rub his head unless they graduated.

Graduates move their tassels during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Graduates toss their caps during the Liberty High School commencement with 175 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Chad Smith, Athletic Director, lets two graduates out at a time to their seats during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Principal Jeff Duncan hands the first diploma to Valedictorian Samuel Garrett during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024. Duncan mentioned in the 119 year history of the school, the 85-percent graduation rate is the highest ever.

Salutatorian Kathleen Clevenger follows the path back to her seat after getting her diploma during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Lucy Annabella Bryant reacts after getting her diploma from Principal Jeff Duncan during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Hannah Marie Campbell shakes hands with Danny Merck, School District of Pickens County Superintendent during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Sofie Margaret Anne Marie Chambers gives two thumbs up during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Kinsly Fulmer smiles walking up to get her diploma during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Naremey Griffin gets his diploma during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Colton Cade Hannah shows off his tropical suit after getting his diploma during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Natalie McCombs, one of two entering the military after graduation, gets her diploma while Christian Pail McCrady shows his excitement to get his, during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Principal Jeff Duncan gets a selfie photo with the graduating class during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Graduates toss their caps during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Graduates participate in the alma mater during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Hunter Smith prays the Lord's Prayer during the student-led message before recessional during the Pickens High School commencement with 280 graduates at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, May 25, 2024.