John Marshall High School valedictorian Tyreil Mayo, right, and salutatorian Gregory Jones, show their many medals and honor cords before their graduation Wednesday at the Altria Theater.
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Triumph and tragedy
Events of last 8 days have vastly different endings for 4 Richmond teens
Tyreil Mayo and Gregory Jones both share a drive to succeed — a trait commonly found in top-performing students. But the 18-year-old John Marshall High School students, who marched across the stage Wednesday at the Altria Theater and received their diplomas, also share a passion for helping others and a strong commitment to their community.
