Akins High School honored more than 580 seniors at its graduation ceremony this evening at the Frank Erwin Center.

The ceremony included an address by Justin Charles Iglehart—the grandson of Akins High School’s namesake, the late Dr. W Charles Akins—in which he reminded students to be “shining lights” in their communities.

Iglehart also paid tribute to Akins Principal Brandi Hosack, who will be leaving Austin ISD this year.

The Class of 2018 recorded several noteworthy accomplishments:

Lanier Early College High School and Lanier Graduation Prep Academy honored about 280 seniors at their graduation ceremony this afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center.

The Class of 2018 recorded several noteworthy accomplishments:

Anderson High School honored about 530 seniors at its graduation ceremony this afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center.

Principal Sammi Harrison, who was also the principal for many of the students during their time at Murchison Middle School, recognized many students and teams for their accomplishments.

“You are at the end of a journey,” Harrison said. “You’ve been in a class of many firsts and lasts. You have certainly set the bar high for the classes that follow you.”

McCallum High School honored about 400 students at its graduation ceremony this morning at the Frank Erwin Center.

Several speakers noted the school’s football success this year with an undefeated regular season.

Valedictorian Davis Roe congratulated the Class of 2018, while thanking all of those who had helped them throughout high school.

Bowie High School honored 670 seniors at their graduation ceremony this evening at the Frank Erwin Center.

The Class of 2018 recorded several noteworthy accomplishments, including: 

Crockett Early College High School honored 315 seniors at their graduation ceremony this afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center.

The Class of 2018 recorded several noteworthy accomplishments:

Travis Early College High School and Travis Graduation Prep Academy honored around 270 seniors at their graduation ceremony this afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center.

Student in the Class of 2018 recorded several noteworthy accomplishments:

LBJ Early College High School and LASA honored over 440 seniors at their graduation ceremony this morning at the Frank Erwin Center.

Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz recognized LBJ and LASA students’ noteworthy accomplishments this school year:

Garza Independence High School honored 65 seniors at their graduation ceremony this evening at the Frank Erwin Center.

The ceremony included an address by the school’s namesake, Gonzalo Garza, who shared advice and praise with the graduates.

"I am honored to be with you on this very special occasion and I want to congratulate each and every one of you," he said. "May only good things come your way and may the future bring joy, much success and happiness."

Reagan Early College High School honored more than 250 seniors at their graduation ceremony this afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center.

Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz highlighted the accomplishments of Reagan students this year: