West Hawaii Explorations Academy graduates receive diplomas

Sophie Duggan shows off her diploma at WHEA’s graduation ceremony Friday morning. See more photos online at www.westhawaiitoday.com

WHEA director Heather Nakakura hands Kenichi Furuto his diploma at Friday’s graduation ceremony.

Priscilla Lange is accompanied by her family as she enters the WHEA campus Friday for graduation. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

WHEA teacher Kaitlyn Pitrowiski blows bubbles for graduates as they arrive at their predesignated time to receive their diploma on Friday. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

WHEA teacher Kristin Bennett holds a sign for graduates at Friday's graduation. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

WHEA graduate Emily Bankston poses for a photo with her family at Friday’s graduation. (Photos by Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

WHEA graduates its Class of 2020 with a special ceremony amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.