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SHS Graduation 2024

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YouTube / Blue Devil News
Date
2024-05-12
Location
Chautauqua County, KS
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5,688 words · about 32 min
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2026-06-05

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001e e e [Music] good [Music] h [Music] all [Music] la e e for [Music] for [Music] for [Music] so [Music] for [Music] he [Music] hey Ma you [Music] b b [Music] oh [Music] like [Music] I [Music] la [Music] the [Music] please be seated good morning my name is Carla chero sedan High School principal I would like to welcome you here to celebrate the 135th commencement ceremony of sedan high school and the class of 2024 on behalf of the faculty staff Administration and students I thank you for taking the time to be present and sharing this special day with these outstanding young people a special thank you to the families parents grandparents Aunts Uncles brothers and sisters also thank you to the family and friends faculty and staff that are here in attendance today many of

002you have traveled a great distance to be here to celebrate this day and once again we say thank you seniors High School graduation marks a crowning moment in your journey to great success today represents a culmination of 12 years of progress for you take time to enjoy this moment but also recognize that your journey does not end here today it is just the beginning now I have now I know that each one of you have a plan for your future I hope by now that you have taken the necessary steps to put your plan into action so I encourage each of you to see your plan through until the very end but I also want you to understand that plans change all the time most more likely the plans that you have for yourself today

003will be derailed they will be revised or abandoned completely or maybe changed into something greater than You' ever imagined so when change is forced upon you embrace it find the next thing that makes you happy and pursue it with the same energy and Excellence that you are feeling right now the possibilities for your future are endless so be relentless when you pursue them also recognize that none of you here got here alone there are many people in your corner cheering on cheering you on and ensuring that you had what you needed to get get to this point I want to take this time to recognize a few of these people first if you are a parent of a graduating senior or play a role of a parent for one please stand at this [Applause] time

004second would all Educators in attendance today please stand and be recognized this includes preschool teachers elementary teachers middle and high school teachers college and university professors anyone and everyone who works in the business of Education please stand and be [Applause] recognized I would like to extend a special thank you to all the sjhs faculty and staff for all they have done for our students thank you the next group I would like to recognize is this um is the group seated beside me today the USD 286 Board of Education when I call your name please stand and be recognized board president Jamie Morris vice president Denise [Applause] sner board members Becky smco Rodney Dickens Jonathan C CJ buck and Michael Clark [Applause] I would also like to acknowledge our superintendent of schools Mr Rusty Arnold and

005the administrative team sjhs assistant principal Tyler West and the athletic director Carolyn [Applause] Williams thank you for your time and commitment to our school system finally I would also like to thank take the time to recognize the vocal music department under the teaching of Sher Durban and our band instructor Martin Munos we also would like to recognize Miss Rosie Sweeney for accompanying our students um and helping with our music departments thank you at this time it was with great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker Commander Andy talot US Navy fighter pilot and Blue Angel Commander Andy talot is a native of Sedan Kansas and graduated from sedan High School in 2002 Commander T's biography can be found in today's program please help me welcome Mr Andy [Applause] [Music] talat excuse me I haven't mastered the

006art of height just yet so uh good morning you guys hang in there sweet uh I can remember sitting in these seats and all I can think about was I'm just through the haty a here so I hope today you take a moment to listen because I'm really humbled and honored to be able to take the moment and speak to you all I see right in front of me today but uh first of all thank you Katie for uh reaching out to me again I'm very humbled to be here today it's incredible to come back uh it's my hometown High School I haven't been in this building probably since I've set in that seat I did uh have the opportunity about 10 years ago to be in the other part of that school but not

007actually physically in here so uh it's truly incredible it's a flood of emotions and I'm sure that you guys were also uh feeling those flood of emotions but uh thank you you can read the bio just ignore it it's all half a lie but uh part of it is um really I was average at best uh and quite frankly a lot of the times below average when I was sitting your shoes working in to the point of the opportunity actually graduating high school so and I just kind of want you to file that away because uh the greatest moments when you kind of turn that light botb on and you make that corner in your life to actually U make a change all right so something to think about I noticed back here on the

008screen uh figure it out it's GL mot I love it I keep telling my son that every day just figure it out I don't know a problem solve who's Mr bus is that what's that hello teacher well that's pretty incredible Mr bus I love it it's a great class mod but um I wanted to want to close shout out for I get the script but you know all the teachers here um there are some I think here that were still here or excuse me still here when I was here and I just want to apologize for the heck my friends and I put you through uh I can't even imagine what you thought uh was going to be the result of Our Lives ahead of us and I just appreciate your commitment patience and your

009resiliency that we put you through so uh thank you guys uh so very much um that uh being said uh ladies and gentlemen distinguished guests faulty parents and most importantly you guys right here in front of me the graduating class of 2024 it's both honor and privilege to stand before you today as a proud luminus here in San High School there's 24 of you right 2024 pretty good R to it wow actually my class has 24 it too so it's S I suppose it's pretty cool stuff um but as I look U here today at the Sea of familiar faces and Bright Futures I am filled with a sense of Pride and Nostalgia uh for this place always hold a special Corner in my heart I want you guys to remember that as you leave

010here bark in your life while a small town there's no other town with a bigger heart for its people and the uh pass down of greatness which is kind of the big point of my speech today all right graduat if you sit before me on the cusp for the new chapter of your lives I reminded my own Journey from these very hallways to the skies above it's here that I first learned the values of hard work dedication perseverance values that have carried me through the most challenging moments of my life today I stand before you not as Testament to my own of my own achievements but a Testament of the power to dream big and never give up those dreams and an equally important Testament of the relationships which is a big part of of

011what I want to discuss with you but a testament of relationships go from a child until now I want you all to look to your uh look around and reflect we have something absolutely in commmon here at St at high school there are people in this gymnasium that have taught you mentored you and nurtured you a lot of these same faces of Miss Jim today are the exact same thing texting folks that did this for me the teachers the coaches bosses and most importantly your parents without all these folks none of this in this room in your future is possible and I know uh principal already kind of stole my thunder on on this a little bit but I want you guys please stand up and join me and thank you everyone in this room

012are around you can you guys do that a question round aw what you get stand up and wake up kind hard Focus this long especially congratulation yeah see see if I move along U but seriously uh all of you in this room from the bottom of my heart thank you because without you in this room I wouldn't be here today and neither I would them so thank you very much all right we're going to get a little bit of a dialogue here June 2004 a small town American Boy five LS is selected to the Naval aviator one of 13 spots across all colleges in the United States December 2006 a student na avor is informed they broke all historic records with regards to flight school grades and received his dream shot to fight 8 f

013t May 2011 4:30 a.m. Navy fighter pilot is launched on alert F18 in the north Arabian Sea and in support of escorting and sof Bens body the Special Operations teams out of Pakistan September 2012 a pair of f18s call signs doless 21 and 22 we flying over Afghanistan on a 5H hour mission excuse me on hour five of an 8 hour mission and supportive operation during Freedom while executing a or fueling thoughtless 21 receiv received asking from combat control fly north to Northeast Afghanistan to support troops and contact on checking in it was apparent troops on the ground were overwhelmed and taking fire from enemy insurgents D 21 and 22 will proceed to imploy three 500 lb bombs piece on six different bombing runs resulting in over a dozen enemy killed in action and mortally

014wounding 24 enemy in action totaling over 32 enemy killed in action within the next 24 hours Don 21 pilot will later receive a letter from the platoon commander who he was supporting on the ground during the battle the letter describes the lives Donald's 2122 say that day emphasizing that he thought he would never make it home alive to see his new baby girl that was born while he was on that deployment November 2012 Navy fighter pilot was asked to apply a Navy excuse me Navy fighter weapons school most of which you may know uh by name as Top Gun while humbled and honored he turned it down he focused on his beautiful bride after being gone for two consecutive appointments resulting in my opinion one of the strongest marriages that exist today August 2014 Navy

015fighter pilot is informed he was selected to be world famous Navy flight demonstration sadr known as US Navy January 2021 maybe fighter pilot was select to be part of the fourar general combat man staff he then found himself in meetings with the great nation's most senior leadership to include the joint staff Secretary of Defense and Madam vice president March 2021 na fighter pilot is informed he select to take charge and take command of the 12 JF 18 Squad 242 personel and their families in scort of the combat deployment the Squadron will later receive the recognition of the Navies number one Fighter Squadron while he is in command the list of these stories I know you gu they're about me they're just a small action experiences I've been blessed with since leaving sedan High School I

016came from walking these hallways that you all do every day working in places like Hillcrest Farms sedan golf course and flid Supermarket to even to then have been afford the opportunity to land on eight different aircraft carriers visit 34 countries and nearly all 50 states no exaggeration just a few short days ago literally got home uh that's why I have a red eye little uh crazy week before I get here so I swear I'm not sick but just a few no exaggeration just a few short days ago my team and I were out preparing for deployment upcoming deployment this late summer we were established 200 miles off the coast of New York in Miami operating aboard the USS areas Truman flying on thecraft uh practice missions and exercises while just a few days ago the

017flight condition conditions consisted of Pitch Black Knights overcast Skies rain with plus or minus 12T pitching deck and now I'm right here before you today and one of the most impactful places in my life at a cityan high school and I want you guys to understand that I'm not saying these things to boast or to out of arrogance or to brag but let you know that anything is possible in this world can truly put your mind to it I have absolute Vivid memories sitting in these exact same seats which I alluded to earlier 22 years ago I'll be it full of hopes and dreams and I'm sure of left the future held eager to Take On The World I wanted to be something bigger than myself change lives and support greatness in our society that

018being said the road ahead will be filled with twists turns challenges and triumphs heartbreaks and victories through it all you must remember that you have the power to shave your own destiny to forge your own path to make a difference in this world and never and never forget to pack these experiences away as you move forward to better those alongside you and behind you use your experiences to bring others up the mountain with you and I ask you today make challenge I charge you all today when you leave San high school and you do your first year in college your first year work whatever you decide to do to make an impact at least in one life over the next year and that's simple leading by example and coming up with your priorities in life

019all right I people ask me every single day uh why I continue to do this why I continue to spend nine months away with my family why I continue to Flying combat and um have this crazy lifestyle and it's not about flying it's it's not about going out and doing dog flighting with a new brand new lieutenant going Toe to Toe with him and humbling it's none of that stuff it's all about the people it's all about the people and making impacts in their lives the average age of people that work for me right now are somewhere between 19 and 22 years old turn rges on our aircraft and that's why I'm here to impact their lives and help change them and Forge and help Forge a future for them and that's truly why I

020do it and I want you guys to think about that and again I'll charge you over the next year from this day to make it a difference at least one person's life any questions about that in N years is maybe firp I've learned many lessons I believe are wor sharing the te today and um there's four of them four big ones and uh the number one uh lesson I want to impart on you is do what I do because I've accomplished a few things is put God first my personal Foundation of Christ is the only explanation there is for societ in such dangerous Dynamic environment not only in my career as a husband and a father the moment of time away from my family it is divine en has kept my marriage strong my relationships

021sorry I get joke up per time but my relationships with my children so close Christ is put people in my life perfect time to bridge the gaps of adversity and providing a mentorship for me so put your full heart into Christ tuck your house shoes under your bed each and every night and every morning you get up get on your needs to pick them up and pray pray every day like you for last and I assure you your life will be changeed forever and immediately number two this was a big one attitude all right attitude when leading your life there are things in my opinion that are you are absolutely control for Success the first one is your attitude as you navigate the uncertain Waters of your future you must have the courage to take

022risk to step outside your comfort zone and pursue your passions an unwavering determination is a positive outlook attitude is a single thing that will energize drive and most importantly fuel momentum positive momentum is your best friend negative momentum can be your worst enemy momentum is the force that will Propel you for is greater than the sum of all your leadership strategy and resources combined creating momentum is like launching a rocket momentum is ignited by Vision your personal action statement so figure that out what your personal action statement is momentum is the activate is activated by belief and Faith you are called to a position for a reason and you must have this faith of belief without it you will stagnate you can make excuses or you can make progress but you cannot do both momentum

023is supported and system implementing processes in your everyday life to figure out in and finally a positive attitude that drives momentum and sustained by good oldfashioned grit remember it takes a positive attitude courage to chase your dreams to stand up for what you believe in and never Sate less which brings me to point number three grit there is a lady by the name of Miss Angela Duckworth a well well-known entrepreneur scholar and author of multiple books she has instituted multiple studies on individual success and most recently she did a study in p in professional Olympic excuse me Olympic athletes and professional athlet excuse me Olympic and professional athletes IV League professors 4un 500 company Founders military leaders and CEOs trying to pinpoint what exactly is the commonality of each individual of these high performing individuals

024most of you will probably think the success comes from a high level of intelligence more commonly known as IQ or some of you might think you must have money to make money all of your assumptions are OPP incorrect the studies showed the commonality of all these participants is good oldfashioned rolling up your sleeves hard work I Tre grit you must be compelled by a white hot Vision that is so intense that produces a GI grit that won't quit however with hard work you must have resilience the ability to bounce back to thrive the face of diversity so how do we grow our resilience goes back to number one excuse me number two added to it start with it starts with your mindset you need a mindset and know success is incredibly difficult at every corner

025you will run into opposition I assure you I've ran around I've ran into opposition even to this day every single week success will be a thrill and it will be a burden and in fact achieving success isn't simultaneously the greatest gift anual greatest burden you're probably arting right finally as I open with finally as I open with one of the most important Lessons Learned in my years as a Navy figh pilot which brings me to number four is a power of relationships and Community cherish your friends your family your teachers and your mentors for they are the ones who lift you up when you fall who will celebrate your victories who will always be there for you no matter what to this day me and my buddies of which are some of them are in

026this crowd from this very high schol communicate come together hang out on a consistent basis as they walked it today folks like Robbie Miller and hun Lucas Kenzie Jamie sitting right behind me all kinds of folks like that that I continue to communicate to this day and it's extremely important you don't take those relationships for granted of which some of them uh none of this and keep in mind excuse me um none of us uh and remember none of us can succeed alone we all need the support guidance and love those around us to reach our for potentially class of 2024 I want you look to the left look to your rights around us as I said before the only reason I stand before you today is because of these people in this room the

027people that bridge the gaps in my life and I needed me the most for my parents is my close friends some of the teachers here today are the very ones that supported me since I was a kid until now affording me again this opportunity to be here relationships is what life is about iron sharpens iron your relationships is your life team class 2024 as you embark on a new chapter your Liv remember that the sky is a lmit want you to dream big work hard stay true to your Val values and never lose sight of who you are and where you come from from today remember I want you take away the Big Four Points putting God first attitude true git in relationships remember you're in control of all this all right always remember that

028no matter where life takes you this small town uh this small town High School will always be here cheering you on as they have been with me along my entire Journey thus far so again congratulations to you all thank you so very much that is [Music] all thank you Commander tab at this time I welcome the sedan Junior Senior High School band members to perform crunch time by Jim swen under the direction of Mr Martin Munos [Music] a [Music] a [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] thank you senior band members Morgan smith and tyan williams for the rest of our and the rest of our outstanding band members now I would like to recognize the 2024 salutatorian the salutatorian is the second highest ranking or or ranked student in graduation class this year's sedan High School salutatorian

029is Mr Tristan W Tristan way is the son of Crystal way Tristan has worked hard since his freshman year to achieve the academic distinction next year Tristan plans to attend Coffeeville Community College on a baseball scholarship while working towards his linan apprenticeships and training courses as well as a general Business Degree during his four years Tristan was involved in many activities including NHS FFA FCA stuco class president yearbook and Letterman's Club earning a 3.9 GPA please help me congratulate the 2024 sedan High School salutatorian giving his address Mr Tristan w [Applause] [Music] [Applause] ladies and gentlemen esteemed faculty members proud parents and most importantly the graduating class of 2024 it is with great honor and excitement that I stand before you today to celebrate this moment as We Gather here to Mark the end of

030one chapter and the beginning of another I'm filled with a sense of Pride and gratitude for each and every one of you first and foremost I would just like to thank first and foremost I would just like to say that growing up in this class has taught me a lot of things such as hide your food from Jeremiah don't ever look at l in serious situations from the interactions in the hallways with each other bus rides of school events and even when we ate lunch we were sure to start laughing for some reason whether it be luke making a joke or even graci being now with that being said I do have to vouch for my class because personally even though we somehow made everything a joke I feel that we've had a very large

031impact on the under class and members of the community now today as we reflect on the countless hours of hard work dedication and sacrifice that have brought us to this point but us also take a moment to recognize the journey that lies ahead the path to success is not always easy and there will undoubtedly be challenges and obstacles along the way but is important to remember that with perseverance resilience and a strong sense of purpose there is no limit to what we can achieve as we move forward into the next phase of Our Lives let us hold on to the lessons we've learned during our time year the importance of collaboration value of diversity power of empathy and the strength of our own conditions these will serve as our Guiding Light as we navigate the

032uncertainties of the future and strive to make a positive impact on the world around us I encourage each and every one of you to pursue your dreams with passion and determination to embrace change with open arms and to never lose sight of the values that have brought us to this point where you choose to further your education enter the workforce or pursue a different path Al together remember that you have the power to shape your own destiny and make a difference in the lives of others as we bid farewell to this chapter of our lives and step into the unknown let's do so with the sense of optimism courage and gratitude let us celebrate not only our individual accomplishments but also the collective Spirit of unity resilience and persever perseverance that has brought us to

033this moment to the graduates of 2024 I offer my heartfelt congratulations on this momentous achievement May our future be filled with Endless Possibilities boundless opportunities and abundant success and may we always remember the lessons you have learned the friendships you have forced and the memories you have created during your time here thank for your time and congratulations to the graduating class in 2024 here's to a BRI across the future ahead Thank You Tristan at this time I welcome the sedan Junior and Senior High School choir members to perform the River Song by Andy Beck under the direction of Miss deran with the accompaniment of Rosie Sweeny W wo [Music] m [Music] to the [Music] oan see [Music] [Applause] [Music] you will be my refuge and my God will [Music] to in [Music] the sh to

034the r [Music] [Applause] [Music] she found the mountain thank you to the Senior Choir members Tyran Williams and Morgan Smith yeah baby the fell Victorian is the highest ranked student in a graduating class this year sedan high school has two valid victorians for the class of 2024 this year's valid Victorian for the class of 20 2024 is Miss Cara black and Miss abigil Campbell car please come forward Cara Cara is the daughter of Jason and ly black Cara dedicated numerous hours to receive this prestigious award in the fall Cara will attend Coffeeville Community or Independence Community College sorry on a cheerleading scholarship begin her to begin her Lial Arts and Science during her four years at sedan high school she has been involved in many activities including NHS FFA cheer yearbook softball Letterman's Club class

035secretary and treasure while maintaining a 4.0 GP GPA K was awarded the 2024 Kansas Governor scholar award in toeka Kansas please help me congratulate the 2024 sedan High School valid Victorian in giving her valid Victorian speech Miss car black good morning and welcome to the graduation for the class of J 24th it is an honor to be the speech today I'd like to begin by thanking all of you for being here to witness the first of our many accomplishments as we move forward with our lives I'd also like to thank all of our families friends staff teachers and other community members that have supported us for the last 13 years wouldn't be where we are today that weren't forar supporting guids mom you have shown me what the true meaning of strength is you have

036taught me that no matter how hard it gets you have to keep going to keep showing up every single day Dad you've always had my back and have always been willing to help me when I want to get better at something thank you both for your sacrifices your encouragement and your un unwavering belief in me Dustin thank you for always being here and knowing exactly what I need to hear and what I need to hear Jennifer you have been the best neighborhood watch and have taught me a lot about life in the Last 5 Years and thank you for Haring us in your basement the last couple days Jasmine Li ad and chlo you girls have been a light in my life this last year last my classmates thank you for all the countless memories

037that we have made I'll never forget our food and drink business in this coming fifth grade class that we would beg to miss recess for to keep working on embarrassing myself with a and grae at a hot chocolate stand and I will definitely never forget the P football pepper our sophomore year Conor Jeremiah L put on short short course and advance in front of everyone pale white legs and open I think I speak for everyone in my class that we never thought this day would actually get we watched previous classes how return but it never felt like it was toothie ours congratulations the class of 2024 we did it it's our day today I want all of you to remember to celebrate yourselves be proud of how far you have come and be excited for

038the changes that we to face we are standing at the brink of a new chap in our lives and it's to important to remember that change is inevitable we have faced changes before in friends teachers cultures and even within ourselves most changes we welcome with EAS While others tested us I believe that is it is crucial to remember that change is not something that we should be afraid of it is your change that we grow learn and become the person we are meant to be embracing change allows us to step outside of our comfort zones and discover new things about ourselves and then we around us as we venture into the ANS of the future be courageous and optimistic see these changes as opportunities for growth adventures and a chance to redefine [Music] ourselves whether

039you're furthering your education and going to work Embrace change with an open mind remember it's not the destination that defines us but the journey I cannot wait to see all the amazing things that all of you do in your lives and I believe that all of will accomplish your dreams to end this speech I would like to leave you with a few pieces of advice to the under class I strongly encourage you to enjoy every moment cuz these are the memories that you're going to work back on and everyone in this room remember that the world is full of opportunities and friends you yet to meet so don't ever be discouraged finally in the wise words of Dr M change is change is inevitable like the seasons I suggest you embrace it thank [Music] you

040thank you cara our next V Victorian is Abigail Campbell Abigail is the daughter of James and Rachel Campbell Abigail has decided or dedicated numerous hours to receive this prestigious award in the fall Abigail will attend Central Methodist University on a cheerleading scholarship and major in nursing during her four years at sedan high school she has been involved in many activities including NHS FCA FCCLA stuko cheer volleyball class president yearbook track powerlifting and Letterman's Club all by earning a 4.0 please help me congratulate the 2024 sedan High School senior Abigail Campbell to give her the Val Victorian speech good morning faculty proud parents devoted friends and above all my fellow graduates welcome to the graduation ceremony for the class of 2024 as We Gather here today in our caps and gowns rming with the sense of

041accomplishment and anticipation for our future it is my honor to speak on behalf of what has become not just a class but a family a family that has traveled through the highs and lows together that is now here today at the starting point of our future throughout these years there's been one constant source of strength to me a simple yet important verse that has echoed through my heart during every challenge Philippians 4:13 I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me this verse isn't just a whisper of comfort but it's a shout that pushed me forward I'd whispered these words during volleyball games when the score was tied and tied and the pressure was higher when I was standing at the net waiting for the next play to start I whispered these words in

042the wait room where determination met steel and during par meets while pacing back and forth before every lift it reminded me that my strength comes from something stronger than myself it wasn't just In the Heat of competition that these words carried me they were a light and the Darkness Shin brightly when stress and shadows threaten to overwhelm me during late night study sessions and moment moments of doubt I can do all things with Christ who strengthens me was the only thing that brought peace to my anxious mind we have all had those dark times haven't we times when the test appeared impossible when personal struggles seemed too much to bear yet in each other's company we found light and laughter we have seen each other at our lowest shared vulnerabilities and lift at each other

043up our deepest conversations often happen in the quietest corners of the school where we shared our fears dreams and laughs that will forever echo in the hallway of this place we called home to our teachers who dedicated their lives to guide us through our academic Journey we offer all of you a heartfelt thanks you have done so much more than teach us facts you lit up our minds with understanding and inspired us to chase our dreams your influence goes beyond classroom walls shaping us to who we have become we are so grateful for you to our coaches we are Beyond thankful to have all of you you have been our mentors pushing us to exceed our own expectations and always striving for excellence all of you had so much dedication patience and belief in US

044you have taught us more than the fundamentals of our sport you have taught us the lessons of teamwork discipline and perseverance that will help lead us in the right direction in our future as we move forward each and every one of us will carry the impact you've had on our lives coaches thank you for all your time wisdom and commitment to helping us become the best virgins of ourselves the impact you have made on us will continue to inspire us long after graduation to our families your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed your unending support has helped us build our goals and dreams we have shown us the you have shown us the endless possibilities of love and with this we bravely Venture into life's journey the sacrifices you've made light our away and for every

045moment you've been by our side we are so thankful for everything you've done for us to my dad you been my compass throughout High School led me in the right direction every time I got lost whether it was navigating with your challenges of life or helping with my with my math you were always there to guide me even if it left me tears at the dining table you believed in me when I struggled to believe in myself and you have supported me through every season of my life thank you for being my biggest supporter I'm forever thankful for the Endless Love and encouragement you have [Music] provided to my mom you've been my rock My Safe Harbor in every storm for every paper you've helped me with for every word of encouragement for every time

046you push me to keep going thank you your love unwavering support and the crazy amount of sacrifices you've made for me and our family family have shap me in more ways than words can express I am forever grateful for the incredible friend and mom you are and to my classmates what can I say we laughed cried and grew together the bonds we have formed are a huge part of who we are and though our Journeys may take us different directions these connections will remain unbreakable I'll never forget how we supported each other picked each other up when we are down and celebrated each other's victories you've grown and involved in a way that has left a mark on my life you a special place in my heart and I'm so grateful to have to have

047had the privilege of going through this journey with such an incredible group of individuals as we say goodbye to this chapter of Our Lives let us Hold On Tight to the memories that have brought us here let us continue to carry forward the love the lessons in the legacy of our time together let us step into the world knowing we have each other's backs just as we always have let us never forget the strength that comes from our faith the power of United Family and the endur B of friendship I can't wait to see where life life takes each and every one of you and all the incredible things you will achieve class of 2024 we did it we made a through together and now we are about to embark on divers paths each leaving

048us to new adventures and challenges no matter where life takes us let us never forget the unity and love we have for each other and never forget we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us thank you thank you Abigail it is almost time to call the role before we do there are a large number of students who will receive special academic recognition when their name is called please stand these students will be recognized for the following accomplishments the Kansas Board of regions designated Scholars curriculum completers this student has completed four years or four units of English and math three units of social science and social studies and two units of World Language Morgan Smith ICC or CCC 12 plus college credit hours these students have passed 12 or more college credit hours through

049Independence or copeville Community College Abigail Campbell Jeremiah Prince Tristan Wade Cara black Carol Mendoza py sellers Haley sellers Luke hurt Sophia Rios Gracie smiley and Morgan Smith National Honor Society NHS selection requires members to be model students maintain a non-weighted GPA of 3.75 and perform a minimum of 20 Community hours service hours each year Lyon Sears Abigail Campbell Cara black Tristan Wade Prince Luke Herz Ariana Pennington Violet Morris Gracie Smiley Morgan Smith Carol Mendoza Haley Sellers and pacy sellers please stand we will also recognize students who have earned all A's all four years Cara black and Abigail Campbell [Music] [Applause] [Music] woo time I got to pray for AT light when I saw your destination there a dead She's Come spe and bab it's all fine make quiet calculations but fall lies it's is good

050l [Music] strong kids get so young Nam correcting on the grammar on spray pain and I even gave up driving after Nightfall I got tired of the FRA the bright on this is good land Rel still was t a strong hand sound [Music] it makes me smile too know when things get hard you'll be far you'll be far from here that I CLE the the are oo you'll be far oo you'll be far far you up your car me heart say whatever you feel whereever you are we you love you're the greatest thing we lost the birds still sink F still fight the for still creep the leaves still die we a't angry as she love be waiting for you love and we all here forever and we all be here woo slow that's my

051[Music] all the time go starting to [Applause] [Music] fly see how the hands go waving goodbye [Applause] you know I get so forgetful when look in your eyes now she's walking backward to I'm suck in the shadow in the shame ain't no way to s e e e recomendations confirming that the students before us today have met all local and state requirements to graduate City and high school and hereby have Authority for you to confirm their diplomas and call to hold USD 286 board members class presidents Tristan W and Abigail Campbell will introduce our graduates Cara Nicole black [Music] Abigail Grace Campbell Megan Marie ellworth [Music] Robert Luke herd [Applause] Arley Catherine [Applause] H Carly Autumn Jara [Music] Carol Mendoza mandano kose Mor [Music] CWA honor Auto Nordell Violet May Nords [Applause] oh Ariana gly

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