Honey Boo Boo graduates from high school! Alana Thompson’s family celebrates as she receives her diploma at the ceremony in Georgia
Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson is officially a high school graduate.
The 17-year-old reality television personality received her diploma from Wilkinson County High School in McIntyre, Georgia, at a graduation ceremony held Saturday.
The media figure, whose relationship was recently defended by her mother, was joined by several of her loved ones at the celebratory event, including her sister, Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird and “Mama” June Shannon.
Efird, who was given full custody of Thompson last year, shared a post on her Instagram account with two photos of her hugging her younger sister.
The 23-year-old reality TV star also added a video of her sibling walking on stage and receiving her diploma.
Congratulations! Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson is officially a high school graduate
Walking on stage: The 17-year-old reality TV personality received her diploma from Wilkinson County High School in McIntyre, Georgia at a graduation ceremony that took place on Saturday
The media personality also wrote a lengthy message addressed to her sister to express her feelings about the achievement.
Efird wrote, ‘To say I’m proud would be an understatement. I am amazed to witness this next chapter. Amazed at how much you’ve grown, how beautiful your soul is, and most of all how far you’ve come against all odds.’
The reality TV figure also wrote that she would remain a constant supporter of her younger sister well into the future.
“To hear your name being called and to see you walk, I am truly honored. I can’t wait to see what this next chapter in your life holds. Please always know that I am your number one fan and I will always and forever scream the loudest for you. I love you, Lana,” she wrote.
Shannon, 43, also shared a video of Thompson walking on stage on her Instagram account.
The controversial figure wrote a short message in the caption of her post to express that her family was “yelling all the time.”
She also wrote a response to her own post, adding, “You all know I yelled one last time, work it smoochie.”
Thompson’s older sister Jessica, 26, posted a video to her Instagram account to show her support for her younger sister on her special day.
Special occasion: Efird, who was given full custody of Thompson last year, shared a post on her Instagram account with two photos of her hugging her younger sister
Sharing her thoughts: The media personality also wrote a lengthy message addressed to her sister to express her feelings about the achievement
Letting everyone know: The reality TV personality previously announced her graduation by sharing an Instagram post last month
The reality TV personality previously announced her graduation by sharing an Instagram post last month.
The former dancer snapped several photos of herself posing on her school’s campus as she prepared for the end of her days as a student.
She also wrote a short message in the caption of her post to express her feelings about starting a new chapter in her life.
“I’m so proud of myself and how far I’ve come, there were points I didn’t even think I’d make it this far, but I made it,” she wrote.