
All smiles. Kansas City Public Schools' Board of Education member Crispin Rea, left, congratulates a Northeast High School graduate during the May 17 graduation ceremony.
May 23, 2012

Northeast High School hosts its graduation ceremony May 17 and boasts that their graduates received more than $500,000 in financial aid and scholarships. This group of three grads waits in line for pictures.

An NEHS graduate receives a hug.

East High School Principal Thomas Herrera comforts Valedictorian Nancy Tran as she cries during her speech.

135 students graduate from East High School on Friday, May 18.