Friday and Saturday marked a milestone for hundreds of local students when Newton, Eastside, Alcovy and Social Circle high schools held their commencement exercises. Graduation ceremonies for Newton and Social Circle were held Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Church in the New and the gymnasium of Social Circle High School and Eastside and Alcovy were held Saturday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Church of the Now. Newton High School Valedictorian Melissa Brooke Wilson spoke first to the class of 366 graduates, telling them to always make their own way in the world.