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Photos: GPS May Day Celebration

After the May Court has been seated, members of the Class of 2019 circle after being presented during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn. After the May Court has been seated, members of the Class of 2019 circle after being presented during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

By Staff photos by C.B. Schmelter May 1, 2019 1 min read

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GPS May Day Celebration

People look on as members of the Class of 2019 make their way out to be introduced during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Jacqueline Michaud is introduced during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

May Queen Myra Brock waits to be introduced during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

With Maya Bhutwala, left, and Elizabeth Swann carrying her train, May Queen Myra Brock makes her way down the steps during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Maid of Honor Olivia Fannon sings along with the

Members of the sophomore class hold up ribbon as they perform a Maypole dance during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Members of the sophomore class perform a Maypole dance during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Woven ribbons are seen at the top of a Maypole during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Maypoles are seen during Girls Preparatory School's May Day pageant in the Smith Courtyard on the GPS campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

GPS, a private all-girls middle-high school, has celebrated May Day since 1913.

The May Queen is elected by members of the student body.

“It’s not about academics or athletics,” 2019 May Queen Myra Brock said. “We have all grown together, and May Day is a time to dress up with your friends and celebrate.”