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Caps, gowns and masks: Hundreds of Volusia County seniors finally get their graduation ceremony

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Hundreds of high school graduates in Volusia County finally celebrated their big milestone on Thursday, which almost didn’t happen.

The district postponed its May graduations until now due to the pandemic. On Thursday, graduating seniors got to walk across their stages and receive their diplomas.

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This year’s graduation ceremony looked a little different, as restrictions were put in place to limit crowds and keep people spaced out to adhere to social distancing.

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Temperature checks were also done at the door.

Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.