ROANOKE CO., Va. – The energy was high and the smiles even brighter at the Salem Civic Center as Hidden Valley High School kicked off graduation week in Roanoke County.
Students, families and teachers gathered to celebrate a milestone that felt especially meaningful for a class that began their high school journey in the shadow of a global pandemic.
“It’s nice to finally be moving on and going into bigger and deeper things in the future,” said Sebastien Croteau, a Hidden Valley graduate. His mom, Christina Croteau, added, “It’s so nice to see all of his accomplishments come to fruition, and we’re really excited for what’s next for him too.”…