Homeschool graduation 'a family celebration'

Sun Herald
By ROBIN FITZGERALD
rfitzgerald@sunherald.com

GULFPORT --
A graduating class of college-bound homeschoolers took graceful strides in high heels and white caps and gowns adorned with sashes and tassels in their color of choice.
The four female students, associated with the Coast Christian Home Educators Association, received their diplomas Saturday at Northwood Christian Center in Gulfport.

"Homeschooling stripped away many of the distractions that come with traditional education and helped me see the important things of life," said Hannah Burnell, who delivered the graduation address.

About 300 relatives and friends looked on with smiles and occasional giggles as the graduates starred in slide shows depicting their lives.

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