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Amherst high seniors return to former schools for 'nostalgic' walkthroughs

Justin Faulconer
May 6, 2026
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Amherst County High School seniors parade through the halls as students and staff clap and cheer at Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Amherst County High School seniors high five students at Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Amherst County High School seniors Sav Cordani and Joel Francois play a game with Sabrina Mosteller's first grade class during a visit to Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

Matthew Perschall,The News & Advance

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Amherst County High School seniors high five students at Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Amherst County High School seniors Sav Cordani and Joel Francois read a book to first graders during a visit to Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Amherst County High School senior Kolemyn Adams reads a book to pre-K students during a visit to Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

Matthew Perschall,The News & Advance

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Amherst County High School seniors Emmalee Roberts and Kyler Slaughter play Just Dance with third graders during a visit to Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Amherst County High School seniors Kolemyn Adams and Nathan Ore read a book to pre-K students during a visit to Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Amherst County High School seniors parade through the halls as students and staff clap and cheer at Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

Matthew Perschall,The News & Advance

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Amherst County High School senior Kolemyn Adams wears his cap and gown during a visit to Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Amherst County High School seniors high five students at Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Amherst County High School seniors parade through the halls as students and staff clap and cheer at Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Amherst County High School seniors Emmalee Roberts and Kyler Slaughter answer questions from third graders during a visit to Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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A roar of cheers erupted in the hallways of Madison Heights Elementary School the morning of May 1, a joyous scene where hundreds of students lined up to show love to Amherst County High School seniors.

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050126-lna-news-seniorvisits — Amherst County High School seniors Emmalee Roberts and Kyler Slaughter play Just Dance with third graders during a visit to Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
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050126-lna-news-seniorvisits — Amherst County High School seniors Sav Cordani and Joel Francois read a book to first graders during a visit to Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
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050126-lna-news-seniorvisits — A group of Amherst County High School students visited Madison Heights Elementary School, Friday, May 1, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
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