Twenty-two Seniors Graduate
Twenty-two seniors received their diplomas Sunday, May 23, at the St. Francis High School Commencement Exercises. The seniors who received their diplomas at the commencement included: Grady Lee Brunk, Erick Estrada, Brooklyn Jean Hnizdil *h, Audrey Lynne Hoyes, Darris Jay Keller, Terrence Alan Rae Lamb, Alex Scott Long, Jeffery Lee Meyer, Marvin Michael Miller *, Emily Dawn Mullins *, Benjamin Alexander Neitzel *, Dale Harley Northrup *h, Edgar Alfredo Pacheco, Elena A. Paulsen *h, Troy Hugh Perry, Matt Dillon Raile, Trent Alan Raile *h, Amber Dawn Smull *h, David Lynn Stephens, Kaycee Danielle Williams *h, BreAna Renae Zweygardt, and Drew Allen Zweygardt h.
* Indicates College Prep--two credits of foreign language, three credits of advanced math and science, four credits of English
h Indicates with Honors--Top 33% of class GPA
The program was preceded by a DVD presentation featuring the seniors created by Brooklyn Hnizdil and Amber Smull. The seniors were escorted by the junior Honor Guard consisting of Mikaela Grace, Jodie Hilt, Shayla Hilt, Brooks Hobrock, Aly Marin, and Cody Sherlock. Pastor Jeff Landers gave the invocation and message. After a military recognition, the St. Francis Concert Band played the National Anthem. The seniors presented flowers to their parents as the class song "Never Gonna Be Alone" played.
Brooklyn Hnizdil, senior class vice president gave the senior farewell. Amber Smull, senior class president, gave the senior talk.
Principal Scott Carmichael and class sponsor Steve Jenkins presided over the presentation of scholarships. The twenty-two seniors earned $105,000 in scholarships. Diplomas were presented by Mr. Carmichael and Dr. Mary Beth Miller, school board member.
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Class Motto
The memories we've shared,
The times we've had together,
They will stay with us always,
--goodbye is not forever.
