Thousands walk across the stage for graduation at UNC Greensboro

Thousands walk across the stage for graduation at UNC Greensboro

"Be present today," Chancellor Frank Gilliam said. "The past is gone, you've made it, you can worry about your future tomorrow, but today celebrate this with your family and friends."

Early College High School valedictorian Alem Hadzic has gone viral after he took the stage at his graduation ceremony to deliver his speech—just hours after his father's funeral.

Early College High School valedictorian Alem Hadzic has gone viral after he took the stage at his graduation ceremony to deliver his speech—just hours after his father's funeral.