Pinon Elementary School students hold up congratulatory signs Thursday for Los Alamos High School graduating  seniors who also attended Pinon. This is a tradition that gives the graduates an opportunity to inspire the younger students as well as thank their Pinon teachers. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

LAHS graduating seniors receive hugs from their former teachers and staff Thursday at Pinon Elementary School. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

LAHS graduating seniors who previously attended Pinon Elementary School line up to greet and thank their former teachers. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Pinon Elementary School students line the courtyard and passageways for the opportunity to congratulate the visiting LAHS graduating seniors. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com