Friendship Central Child Development, a ministry of Central United Methodist Church, held its graduation exercises on May 21 in the church fellowship center. Approximately 120 family members, friends and staff were present to celebrate the graduates. Tanya Furr, director of FCCD, gave the welcome and prayer. The graduating class presented a program highlighting some of the skills and songs they learned throughout the year. A photo slideshow followed the program. The graduates reentered to “Pomp and Circumstance.” Diplomas were awarded and tassels were turned by teachers MacKenzie Hill and Stacy Greene. The graduating class consists of front row, from left: Aubree Bowers, daughter of Trent and Kim Bowers; Abby Gilmore, daughter of Ryan and Amanda Gilmore; Ruby Fuller, daughter of James Fuller and Amanda Sikes; Kenna Lee, daughter of Chris and Kristen Lee; Jade Laney, daughter of Jeremy and Elizabeth Laney; Asher Rogers, son of Jonah and Alysia Rogers; back row: Karen Ward, son of Deva and Courtney Ward; Zoey Burleson, daughter of Brandon and BreiAnn Burleson; Maggie Parsons, daughter of David and Jennifer Parsons; Journee Sells, daughter of Mitzi Hartsell and Austin Sells; Keegan Page, son of Jonathan and Destiny Page. (Contributed)