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Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompsonis a high school graduate!
The formerHere Comes Honey Boo Boostar, 17, graduated from Wilkinson County High School in McIntyre, Georgia, on Saturday.
In attendance at the ceremony were Thompson’s mother,Mama June Shannon, and sister,Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon, who each shared video from the event on Instagram. In the clips, Alana can be seen in a yellow cap and gown receiving her high school diploma.
In her ownpost, Lauryn, 23, wrote, “To say im proud would be an understatement. To be there a witness this next chapter I’m amazed. Amazed at how much you’ve grown, how beautiful your soul is, & most importantly how far youve come against all odds. To hear your name be called & to watch you walk im honored truly. I cant wait to see what this next chapter in your life holds. Please always know im your biggest fan & always & forever gonna be screaming the loudest for you. I love you lana 🥰.”
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The milestone comes less than a month after Alana shared anInstagram carouselofher pre-graduation prep.
In several snapshots, she posed in a bright pink cap and gown while in other pictures, she sported a senior sweatshirt with jeans that read “Senior” on one leg and “Class of 2023” on the other.
“I have less than 30 days until I graduate. I am so proud of myself and how far I have [come],” Alana captioned the post. “There were points that I didn’t even think I would make it this far but I made it. 🎓”
In the lead-up to graduation, the reality star alsoattended her promwith boyfriendDralin Carswell, 21, with the beaming support of her family.
For the occasion, Alana wore apink, mermaid-style dress that featured a beaded bodice. She sported a half-up ponytail hairstyle and complemented her dress with matching pink eye makeup and nails.
In one photo, Alana posed with June and her new husband,Justin Stroud. The trio smiled as Alana stood in the center and put her arms around the couple.
Back in August, Lauryn shared a gallery of photos onInstagramshowing Alana posing for her last set ofhigh school yearbook pictures.
“Today my not so little sister had senior pictures done🥺❤️” she captioned the post.
“I’m so proud of how far you’ve come against all odds that have been thrown at you,” she added. “Here to Alana’s last year of high school. Excuse me while I ugly cry lol ❤️. We love our lana @honeybooboo”
source: people.com
