MIRANDA JAMISON A tight-knit group of students who grew up side by side in the same classrooms, hallways and hometown gym took their final walk together as Hardin-Central High School’s class of 2025. The emotional graduation ceremony honored not just academic achievement, but years of shared memories, strong community ties and the life lessons learned along the way. The event featured heartfelt tributes, personal stories and reflections from students, educators and school leaders who had walked the journey with them. The ceremony began with the Hardin-Central band performing “Nebula,” arranged by Randall Standridge, followed by the traditional processional “Pomp and Circumstance,” arranged by Sir Edward Elgar. Superintendent Austin Purvis opened the event with a welcome and invocation, thanking families and community members for joining in the celebration. “These young people have worked hard for the last 13 years to be a part of this graduating class,” said Purvis. “I’m honored…