With the recitation of a few speeches and the tossing of mortarboards, the Class of 2023 will be sent into the "real world" this weekend. Local seniors from throughout the area will gather in their respective gymnasiums with fellow classmates, teachers and family members for one final sendoff before they start the next chapter of their lives.

Graduation Day is always a bittersweet event. It's a celebration marking an end to the many years of hard work our local students have put into their educations, but it's also sad to see them go. They've made many lasting memories for our communities and...