One of the first was Sammy Davis Jr. -- singer, actor, Rat Pack member, and one of the few American entertainers at the time who actually made sense for the job. He wasn't just a familiar face.

Leon High School had 413 graduates that crossed the stage on May 24, shaking hands with Principal Michael Bryan, Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna and others along the way.

The Oscar nominee will make his directorial debut with period drama "Scandalous," starring Sweeney as Novak and "Alien: Romulus" star David Jonsson as singer Sammy Davis Jr. The film will depict ...