Wesley Swain was named as Park View High School’s new principal at Monday night’s School Board meeting. With her is Superintendent Paul Nichols. (Emily Jones photo)

Newly-minted graduates at Park View and Bluestone walked across the stage to receive their diplomas during commencement exercises Saturday at both county high schools. Students with the highest GPAs were announced: co-valedictorians at Park View are Kirsten Bailey and Emily Cooke, with matching grade point averages. Bluestone’s valedictorian is Cameron Owen and salutatorian is Joseph Bagbey. (David Conner II photos)

Bluestone and Park View held their senior awards programs this week as both high schools prepare for Commencement Exercises on Saturday. At Bluestone, among the honors bestowed this week were the Principal’s Award to Maleek Pulliam, top, with Principal Pauline Keeton) and the W.E. Moore Outstanding Senior Award to Noah Carter, middle, with Superintendent of Schools Paul Nichols. Park View held its Senior Awards program on Tuesday afternoon as the school celebrated its top seniors. Graduation at Bluestone will be held Saturday, at 9 a.m. Graduation ceremonies at Park View will follow at 11 a.m.