Charles City school honors the Class of 2020 – one graduate at a time

Charles City High School graduates and families arrive at the high school Sunday afternoon and wait for individual graduation ceremonies because of COVID-19 social distancing. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Awarding diplomas and taking photographs were done one graduate and family at a time on May 24 at Charles City High School. Now, a class commencement ceremony is being planned for this Sunday. Press file photo by Bob Steenson

Associate Principal Larry Wolfe (in face mask) gets another group ready to go up for anindividual graduation ceremony at the Charles City High School Sunday afternoon. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Teachers Robert and Phoebe Pittman clang a cowbell, bang a gong and shout their congratulations to each Charles City High School graduate to go through the ceremony Sunday afternoon. Press photo by Bob Steenson

The family of graduate Atticus Parrott watches as Atticus is officially given his diploma and congratulated by high school Principal Bryan Jurrens, left, and Superintendent Mike Fisher. Justin DeVore, district director of communications and community engagement, takes pictures of the graduates that will be available to be downloaded on the school's website and Facebook site. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Charles City High School Principal Bryan Jurrens (left) and Superintendent Mike Fisher congratulate graduate Autumn Peterson. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Charles City High School graduate Hayden Pleggenkuhle and his family, sister Melany and parents Rick and Sandy, pose for a photo after Hayden received his diploma Sunday afternoon. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Charles City High School graduate Selah Opp is congratulated by family after her graduation ceremony Sunday at the high school. Press photo by Bob Steenson