001[Music] B [Music] for [Music] you [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] right not just speak to me I know she did not shut do [Music] not wait how am [Music] IED am I supposed to get there [Music] second row [Music] yeah I Thomas wow had Teddy had IP he around go sit back down he like she's like no I don't want to hear anything from you go sit back down and then walk and she's like nope turn around I'm not you right now she buddy what do you want to show me and then he came running over there like you're not healthy and like I don't got to take them home I don't care and they would all over there on their iPad show and they like yelling she was not I've SE that earlier [Music] brother
002[Music] [Applause] 11ed to be I mean he can run here like levate sing sing as he walks he just like up like he actually has power to teleport he never anyone and he just [Music] no never mind no I knew where that was headed my bad that [Applause] yeah don't okay I'll cry car's probably last graduation oh my like many chairs dad [Music] Elena s are cracking me up I know they just look so awkward Elena graduate it's so [Music] funny they have Sammy walking oh my God oh my God the will it [Music] the at least he's waiting did you see the video of punching H yes that was so [Music] funny okay okay we're really close together I watched it in one slowo it was so funny look look at Elena they're just
003standing there smiling at walking he's talking [Music] Qui he did not wait for Li there [Music] [Applause] a [Music] she love oh it is [Music] [Applause] [Music] you R I was going to say that but I didn't know anybody video about so I was like I'll just stay quiet and wait for someone else to [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] is that W Taylor did Wy Taylor graduate he graduated here [Music] [Applause] [Music] what are you doing he's get out of here off I got this [Music] oh there's [Music] Franchesca have I miss I yeah I did not see him I was going to point him out I know if you ask I [Music] would everyone please remain standing for our national anthem and Pledge of Allegiance [Music] l [Music] [Applause] [Music]
004please remain standing as Jana cummer vice president for the class of 2024 will lead us with the Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America into the Republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all thank you and you may be [Music] seated ladies and gentlemen good morning and welcome to Greensburg Community High School before the beginning of our ceremonies I would ask that everyone please turn off their electronic devices please honor our graduates and their families and help maintain the Dignity of this occasion this would include refraining from and not creating unnecessary or distracting noise so all can enjoy the ceremony thank you for the Prelude and processional thank you Miss Cary Mr Mayfield and the gchs band for your
005valuable contributions to today's celebration of the class of 20 24 now for our welcome to be presented by senior class president Mr Jesse Hadler Jesse is the son of Shelly and Andrew Hadler Mrs Hadler Mr Hadler would you please [Music] stand Jesse was a four-year member of the football team and was a team captain he was the 2023 24 be the wall role model representative and a member of the mayor's youth Council and served as a council member for new directions Jesse also participated in three school musicals and was a member of NHS Jesse plans to go into real estate at Keller Williams as a broker after graduation ladies and Gentlemen please help me welcome to the stage Mr Jesse [Music] [Applause] Hadler good morning class of 2024 hey okay welcome to what we've all
006been waiting for since school started 14 years ago graduation this moment is finally here and we just feel so many emotions there's joy fear relief nervousness and more however we're not the only ones feeling this today as there are three teachers who are also entering the next chapters of their lives today Mr Pratt started teaching in 2007 at North dear where he spent 5 years before coming to Greensburg where he has spent the last 12 years which culminates in a 17-year teaching career Mrs Sparks started teaching in 1990 at South rley where she taught for 28 years before transferring to Greensburg to teach for six years this culminating in a 34 career Mrs blue started teaching in dang she taught for four years at the elementary 17 years at the junior high and 19 years
007here at the high school that is older than all of us she is now ending her 40-year career here at Greensburg Community Schools will these three hardworking people stand up for a round of applause all right now what everyone's waiting for hear about this little group down here the class of 2024 our Sport and extracurricular achievements have been nothing short of impressive this year the boys tennis team was co-conference champion and the boys cross country boys basketball and girls softball teams were Conference champions the academic team's Fine Arts group went to State and our choir Department performed an amazing musical especially that guy Prince Eric he was really great I was I was Prince Eric um two students have shined in their respective sports emry Jackson and Thomas Gorman made appearances at State competitions this
008year emry has broken records and is committed to go throw it Delaware and TJ is committed to go run at II academically the class of 24 has been impressive as well in total the entire class received 3,891 1897 from scholarships Awards and grants wow that's awesome what a big [Applause] number this is amazing and just shows how much support we have from this amazing Community we have produced six talented young women down here who are going to speak to today as valedictorians or salutatorians they're just awesome they're amazing in addition if you look around the room you'll notice golden cords draped across the shoulders of many of our graduates these chords represent either an academic honors diploma a Technical Honors diploma or both clearly the class of 2024 is driven by hard work and dedication
009this class overall is special in the Mark we leave on Greensburg Community High School we remain for a long time our class is now entering the world some will go to college College some will enter the workforce and some are brave enough to even enter the military no matter what we all decide to do today the world welcomes into the fold some very talented and special individuals our class has vast potential so when the five 10 and 15E reunions roll around I cannot wait to hear about all of the great achievements that we have all done Mr Meyers last and favorite English class is going to accomplish so many things thank you faculty administrators coaches parents and everyone else who has supported all of us through this journey congratulations class of 2024 [Music] [Applause] [Music]
010thanks thank you Jesse and as this class knows they do hold a special place in my heart as the last class I taught for your Coral number this morning our gchs choir will perform their rendition of the song I'll Always Remember You by Allan and [Music] Alexander we'd be standing one by one with our future in our hands so many dreams so many plans I always knew after all these years there'd be laughter there be tears never thought I walk away so much joy but so much pain it is so hard to say goodbye but yes day gone we got to keep moving on I'm so thank for the moment so glad I got to know you the times that we had I'll keep like a photograph and hold you in my heart forever I'll
011always remember you another chapter in the book can't go back but you can look and there we are on every page memories I'll always save up ahead on the open doors who knows what we're heading towards I wish you love I wish you love for you the world just opens up and it's so hard to say good goodbye but yesterday's gone we got to keep moving on I'm so thankful for the moment so glad I got to know you the times that we had I'll keep like a photograph and hold you in my heart forever I'll always remember you every day that we had all the good all the bad I'll keep them here inside all the times that we share every place Everywhere You Touch My Life yeah one day we'll look back and
012we'll smile and we'll laugh but right now we just cry CU it's so hard to say goodbye yesterday's gone we got to keep moving on I'm so thankful for the moment so glad I got to know you the times that we had I'll keep like a photograph and hold you in my heart forever I'll always remember you I'll always remember you always remember [Music] [Applause] you thank you Mrs Simpson and the GC HS choir members for that beautiful performance it is truly an honor to welcome each of you to the 153rd commencement of Greensburg high school and this celebration of the class of 2024 please allow me to take a moment and acknowledge some statistics individuals and organizations connected to the hard work and success of these exceptional students members of this class received Awards
013scholarships and grants that total more than $3.8 million the class of 2024 is the 10th graduating class in Greensburg history that has eclipsed the 3 million amount without question they have successfully continued the tradition of academic excellence and achievement of Greensburg Community High School when examining the specific sources of the monies scholarships grants and awards from postsecondary institutions were responsible for over $3,500,000 the remaining balance of $ 32,5 21 was earned and donated from Awards scholarships and trust funds from the community organizations and Foundations in decer county and Greensburg Community Schools on behalf of the class of 2024 and Greensburg Community High School I will speak for all of us and personally thank and acknowledge all the local groups foundations and organizations within our generous Community for their continued support for the students of the
014community of Greensburg [Applause] many individuals deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments and achievements the first groups to be recognized have earned an academic honors diploma Technical Honors diploma or both an academic and Technical Honors diploma to earn this distinction students must complete the demanding curriculum and course sequence while keeping a 3.0 GPA among other stipulations many of these students achieved this Milestone while participating in various extracurricular activities Athletics organizations community service jobs and other commitments outside of school these students can be identified by their gold cords would these students please stand and remain standing as I call your names as I read through these list of outstanding achievements with the audience please hold your applause until all are introduced those receiving academic honors diploma are Brooklyn Adams Justin Atkins Addison Barnes pedit Leon Bogart
015Andrew buk Claire Ginder Carter helmi Cadence Hoy Bryson Kelo Milana Kramer Madison ponsler Molly Richards and Adam under hill we had four students receiving a Technical Honors diploma they are Alex Keaton Chase Moore Vanessa Porter and kaln Powers [Applause] those receiving both an academic honors and Technical Honors diploma are Carly Adams Kaye Barnes Justin B Eva Bower Macy boltman Morgan Kae Angela Kates Wyatt Clifford Blake Collins Jana cummer Alexis con Lily corer Hannah crra Tyler dwinger Olivia Evans Shelby forart Thomas Gorman Jesse Hadler brillan Han Lily helck Riley Hofer Zoe Jones Kayla Kramer Daniel kinsky Emma leap Maggie leap Adriana litmer Carson mcord Owen Meadows Zachary nce Claire knobby Elena Osborne an Pumphrey Justin rmer Caitlyn razelle Cameron Schwarz Hunter springmyer Owen Stevens Lexi swango Jake Taylor Franchesca Vero Mila winell Cooper Williams and Ava
016[Applause] Wilmer we'll now acknowledge the 47 individuals that have earned the ivytech Community College Indiana college Corp due to their commitment to this Endeavor and meeting the particulars of this technical certification these young men and women are guaranteed 30 dual credits to transfer as one full year of their college education depending upon these students postsecondary choices this could average a saving of $32,000 per individual these resourceful students can be identified by their green and white cords with these 47 individuals please now stand and remain standing as I read your names aloud Carly Adams Justin Atkins Addison Barnes Pettit Hannah B Justin B Eva Bower Macy boltman Morgan Kaine Wyatt Clifford Blake Collins Jana CER Lily corer Hannah crra Tyler Winger Olivia Evans Shelby forer Claire Ginder Thomas Gorman brillan Han Lily helmi Riley Hofer Cadence
017hoit Emory Jackson Zoey Jones Bryson Kelo Kayla Kramer Milana Kramer Emma leap Maggie leap Adriana litmer Carson McCord Owen Meadows Zachary nce Claire Nabi Elena Osborne Madison ponsler Anne Pumphrey Justin rmer Molly Richards Cameron Schwarz Hunter springme Owen Stevens Jake Taylor Francesca Vero milela winell Cooper Williams and Ava [Applause] Wilmer next we will acknowledge those who have received the governor's work ethic certificate through our Pirates are primed efforts these individuals have demonstrated evidence of commitment to academics attendance and work habits these 24 individuals have all earned a certificate to use in future endeavors and have proven that they are pirates who are primed for success with these individuals please stand and remain standing as I read your names McKenzie Austin Justin B Eva Bower Macy boltman Morgan Kaine Wyatt Clifford Jana cmer Lily corer Olivia
018Evans Allison Foster Dylan Hemstead Kayla Kramer Milana Kramer Daniel kensky Adriana litmer Chase Moore Zachary nce Ela Osborne Hayden peas an Pumphrey Caitlyn Roselle Owen Stevens milela winsell and Ava [Applause] Wilmer we have 39 seniors from the class of 2024 who are members of the National Honor Society these members are identified by their gold tassels along with their NHS stole with these individuals now please stand as a [Applause] group we have three seniors who have fulfilled the requirements to earn the honor cords in FFA these members are wearing the blue and gold cords and would these individuals please stand and remain standing when I call your name Justin B Kayla Kramer Hunter Jacobs our final recognition and salute goes to the eight special young men who are wearing the red white and blue Medallion over
019their robes these individuals are answering the call of sacrifice ice and serving in the armed forces in their next Endeavor with these individuals please stand and remain standing as I call your name and branch of service they are Hunter Jacobs Marines Wilson Bullard Navy Caleb Burk me Marines Jason benil Marines remain standing guys Adam under Hill Army Welden Taylor Army Joseph fer Marines and Dylan Hemstead Navy we all thank you as you begin your military service for our country [Applause] congratulations to all these students for their achievement and service we will now hear from all of the individuals who have earned the distinction of valid Victorian they have all earned a 4.0 GPA throughout their career here at GC HS Miss Carly Adams will be our first Val Victorian speaker from the class of 2024
020Carly is the daughter of Anthony and Sony Adams Mr and Mrs Adams would you please now stand Cari has been an outstanding student during her time here at gchs she has been a member of the spirit crew sad and NHS while also being a successful Athlete on her volleyball basketball and softball teams in the fall she plans to study animal science at Purdue University ladies and gentlemen Miss Carly Adams good morning everyone and congratulations to us the class of 2024 our younger selves would be so proud of who we have become what we have accomplished and what we have ahead of us if there is one thing I could say I have learned in the past 18 years it would be to look at the positives in everything I would love to say that I
021am an expert at that myself but that would not be true I like to think I am a pretty positive person in general but there are often times I catch myself dwelling on something that I cannot change these unchangeable factors of my life cause anxiety and overthinking when it is unnecessary there is always something you should be grateful for after having a bad game I was usually in a bad mood for the rest of the night and even sometimes into the next day I would eventually realize that there was nothing I could do about what had previously happened and start to look forward to the next time I had the opportunity to step on the court or Field Sports have taught me to think think positively not just in general but of myself as well
022without confidence it can be really difficult to achieve what you want every time I step in the Batters box catch the ball behind the three-point line or jump to hit the volleyball I imagine the best possible outcome if it does not happen that time there is always next time surround yourself with positive people having positive influences in your life can truly impact who you become and your entire perspective having people around you that truly want what is best for you can help you stay positive and give you motivation you all have probably heard the saying everything happens for a reason and that could not be more true God is always with you and his timing is always right it may seem like the end of the world in that moment but there will always be
023something positive to come out of the situation lessons are learned and you move on so if you take anything away from what I have said today let it be to find the positives in everything you do find the positives in something that seems to only be negative than positively of yourself and do not let something that you cannot change get in the way of your happiness thank you [Applause] thank you Carly our next valid Victorian of the class of 2024 is Miss CLA Ginder she is the daughter of Steve and Angie Ginder could Claire's parents please now stand to be [Applause] recognized Miss Ginder has made us all proud as a student here among her many achievements and accomplish Ms she has been a four-year member of the student council Spirit crew and has worked
024in the St Mary's daycare next year Claire will attend Indiana University and study interior design please help me welcome to the stage Miss Claire [Applause] Ginder good morning everyone I wish that I could say that I will miss high school but in reality the walls that make up gchs have been full of stress anxiety jealousy and lots and lots of Tears however thinking back to the memories that I have made I won't be thinking of them those emotions or the negativity I will think back to the people who have made it all worthwhile teachers staff friends and family have given support sympathy and compassion especially during my Dramatics crying over what I thought was the worst physics test that I had ever taken so I wanted to say thank you for all the work and
025time spent getting me to where I am currently standing now for the rest of you class of 2024 I want to share a bit of David Foster Wallace's this is water his essay starts off with two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way who nods at them and says morning boys how's the water and the two young fish swim on for a bit then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes what the heck is water Wallace later reinforces this story by saying we have to keep reminding ourselves over and over this is water stay conscious and Alive day in and day out throughout the year since reading this speech I have thought this is water in my head more times than I
026can count so as you all go on to your lives after graduation remember this line don't get stuck in your own head and your own problems while they are important stay conscious about the world that surrounds you take a step back and think this is water now if after listening to all my sappy rambling and you're still wondering how you can be successful in your lives going forward don't you worry I have four simple steps you can follow to accomplish anything step one cry about it a little bit step two remind your s it's basically all common sense step three say oh well and hope for the best finally step four just like do it thank [Applause] you thank you Claire our next address will be a Duo speak from two individuals who have earned
027the valid Victorian distinction from the class of 2024 these two speaking together are Miss Jana cmer and Miss Maggie leap Jana is the daughter of Kurt and Heather cmer Mr and Mrs cummer could you please now stand Jana has been an outstanding student during her time here at gchs she has been a member of student council class officers Spirit crew yearbook and National Honor Society while also being successful u in athletics on our tennis basketball and volleyball teams in the fall she plans to study biology on the pre-optometry track at Indiana University [Applause] Maggie leap is the daughter of Nikki and Tracy henningson and Ryan and Melissa leap would Mr and Mrs henningson and Mr and Mrs leap please now stand Miss leap has been highly involved at gchs Maggie is a member of NHS
028student council and spirit cre and is a 10-year member of 4H Maggie was also a member of the volleyball team next school Year Maggie will study Health Sciences on the prepa track at the University of Cincinnati please help me in welcoming these two young women up to the stage Miss Jana cumr and Miss Maggie leap [Applause] what's up brother or as Mr Pratt would [Music] say well good morning everyone are we ready for this who knows what we do know is that that for the last 4 years everyone in this building has been trying to prepare us for this day from day one coming from the junior high to the high school we were instilled with fear that High School teachers won't stand for this only to be welcomed by Miss B's laid-back personality in
029Geometry then came the covid quarantine and things got really laid back really Jana what would be a high school memory speech without mentioning the co quarantine and learning online we still don't know basic algebra coming back to school we learned how to not get contact traced by sitting in the back of Mrs Hunter's class away from everyone else with only our teammates and that online learning prepared us for calculus with M am I right a lot of things have changed over the years like who would have thought that our English teacher who was in charge of killing juliia Caesar would soon be our principal or how about that same English teacher literally being one of the world's worst villains Michael [Applause] Myers but seriously we do have some of the best memories from the past
030four years you know looking back we were so relieved when we heard Mr Holland would be retiring before our junior year and we wouldn't have to endure his harsh writing critique yeah only to be left with Mrs Adams and her dreaded grammar units what's a fallacy again but it did prepare us for the McBeth argumentative essay in the bazillion conferences needed to get through it with Swank how about the NeverEnding notes we had to take in AP Bio for the short 150 question test thanks Mangal for that short test right after spring break or how about learning the value of patience hey has Mr marato put in grades yet in all seriousness through these lessons we learned resilience patience and overcoming the unknown we can graduate today and take on the future before us as
031Mr Pratt would say a day without singing is a day wasted so we will leave you with a verse from our class song Live Your Life With Arms Wide Open today is where your book begins the rest is still Unwritten special teams special plays special players Franklin D Roosevelt once said the Journey of a Thousand Miles begins with a single step so remember once a pirate always a pirate thank you perfect good job good job thank you Jana and Maggie we'll now hear from one of our salutatorians for the class of 2024 Miss Madison ponsler Madison is the daughter of Jim and MaryAnn ponsler would Mr and Mrs ponsler please now stand [Applause] Madison is a four-year member of the art club and 2-year member of NHS while participating in the yearbook club and assisting
032with a light and sound crew in her next Journey Madison plans to major in finance at depal University please help me welcome to the stage Miss Madison ponsler good morning graduates are we ready first and foremost I hope everyone is still awake after four speeches it's a long ceremony I know luckily for you there are only two salutatorians so take a moment and pat yourself on the back for all of the hard work and dedication that has brought you to this point nothing is standing in the way today between you and your diploma besides your ability to stay awake long enough for Mr Meyers to call your name though considering we've made it to graduation a hard feat I know I don't doubt our ability to stare awake this far what I am concerned with
033is our ability to leave the parking lot today safely and in a timely manner Greensburg students have earned themselves a reputation for their poor driving habits from Mrs Adams being hit with a car last year to multiple after school fender benders and even Robert iser crashing literally every single car he owns Greensburg students are Public Enemy Number One when it comes to driving etiquette or lack thereof for those of you who are wondering my name is Madison ponsler and yes I too have collided with an assortment of mailboxes shopping carts and curbsides so when leaving here today do not assume personal offense when discovering that many and I do mean many of your graduation party invites were left unread the odds of your neighbors having had their mailboxes accidentally bulldozed by my car are dangerously
034High my father and school resource officer Jim ponsler can attest to the miscellaneous dents and scratches decorating my car sorry Dad though many Greensburg residents believe we deserve to have our licenses roked I personally find these habits admirable Greensburg students have acquired a unique ability to create new paths for themselves to travel down the beaten Road and to accomplish their goals by any means necessary regardless of how many mailboxes are in the way for a school corporation that breeds Innovation Greensburg students are indeed a product of their environment so wherever your path takes you today Once you walk outside these doors for the last time as a high school student I know that every single one of you can find the PATH destined for yourself and if not you'll simply make a new one congratulations
035my fellow graduating class of 2024 thank [Applause] [Music] [Applause] you thank you Madison our final speech is from our other salutatorian for the class of 2024 Miss Ava Wilmer Ava is the daughter of Carl and Jill Wilmer would Mr and Mrs Wilmer please now stand Ava is a member of NHS Junior Optimist student council Spirit crew and in the mayor's youth Council Ava also competed in track and field and competitive gymnastics Ava will continue her studies at the University of Cincinnati as she studies Physical Therapy please help me welcome to the stage Miss Ava [Applause] Wilmer welcome again friends family administrators and class of 2024 I promise this is the last speech and it's nice and short so we will actually get to graduate sometime today last week I sat on the beach worrying about
036what I was going to say in a speech to hundreds of people who are all going different directions in life some going to college some straight to the workforce and some going to serve in the military very few if any have the exact same plan for how their lives will look after today so to share advice a memory or a story that would relate to all of us was more challenging than I expected then I remembered a story my mom had once shared with me and you may have heard of it before but it's a story that stuck with me and can be applied to every person in the room no matter where they're at in life a man was walking down the beach and as he looked down the shore he saw someone in
037the distance picking up small objects and throwing them into the ocean he came closer and called out good morning may I ask what it is your doing the young man paused looked up and replied throwing starfish into the ocean to which the man asked why he responded the Sun is up and the tide is going out if I don't throw them in they'll die upon hearing this the man commented but young man do you not realize that there are Miles and Miles of Beach and there are starfest all along every mile you can't possibly make a difference at this the young man bent down picked up yet another starfish and threw it into the ocean as it met the water he said it made a difference for that one this story carries a powerful lesson
038no matter where life takes you after today you have the ability to make a difference even if it's small it's easy to feel powerless and overwhelmed in the fast-paced world we live in but every action you make is important and part of a bigger picture so if I leave you with anything remember you are capable of making a profound difference even when it seems impossible congratulations again to the class of 2024 thank [Applause] [Music] you thank you Ava superintendent Hunter and members of the School Board of Trustees I present to you the class of 2024 as building principal I certify those whose names are printed on the roster and those whose names will be read has successfully completed their individual education programs and have met all the requirements of the Greensburg Community School Corporation and
039the state of Indiana they are entitled to receive the appropriate documents declaring them as graduates of Greensburg Community High School thank you Mr Myers congratulations class of 2024 as superintendant of Greensburg schools I accept these students on behalf of the School Board of Trustees and through the power granted by the state of Indiana I present them to Mr Mark Bower Greensburg School Board president for the awarding of diplomas thank you and may your future bring you great success [Applause] we will now present our diplomas to the class of 2024 School Board president Mr Mark Bower will hand out the diplomas and Miss Nicole B senior class sponsor will announce the names of the graduates Jesse Daniel Hadler Jana Karin CER Elena Nicole Osborne Cameron James Schwarz Carly Grace Adams Claire Marie Ginder Maggie May leap
040Madison Brook [Music] ponsler Ava Catherine Wilmer Brady Allen [Applause] Abbott Shelby Eugene Abel [Applause] Brooklyn paage [Music] Adams Justin David [Applause] Atkins Lexi anayi aldana McKenzie NAA [Applause] Austin Kaylee Alexis Barnes Addison Lee Barnes [Applause] pedit Hannah Marie B Justin Michael B Michaela an [Applause] Bell Zoe Jane Beltran Jason Isaac Beni Caleb Andrew [Music] [Applause] burkam gwenneth hope [Applause] Blair Eva Grace bow Andrew Cooper Boyd Wilson Carter [Applause] Bullard Macy Olive [Applause] boltman Andrew Jonathan buk Zoe K [Applause] bird Brendan or [Applause] Kane Morgan an Kane Connor Michael [Applause] Campbell Daman Jaden [Applause] Carpenter Alexander Justin Caroll William Matthew clap Wyatt Thomas [Applause] Clifford Dustin Douglas kleene Jordan Lee [Applause] Cole Blake Ronald Collins Alexis Marie [Applause] Condon Parker Dylan [Applause] conch Cheyenne Elizabeth [Applause] cordre Lily Ella Taylor Cay [Applause] Alissa Nicole [Applause] crank
041Hannah Joy [Music] [Applause] [Music] crra Madison Kathleen current asusena Cruz [Applause] delvale Tyler Michael danger Robert William iser [Applause] Angela Nicole [Applause] Kates Samantha Nicole Graves [Applause] w [Applause] [Music] Olivia May Evans Joseph Lee Feer Trinity Sage [Applause] Fenley Aiden Michael James [Music] [Applause] fix Tav Cole [Applause] fixmer Shelby Lynn forer Allison Danielle [Applause] Foster Allison Nicole Garner Beltran [Applause] murza Elana Gonzalez TJ Christian [Applause] Gorman brilin Mark Han sorry Veronica an [Applause] henkins Lily may [Applause] Hanam Caitlyn Elizabeth harsh [Applause] Lionel Ray Harley Lily may helmi Dylan Reed Lakota Hemstead [Applause] Charlotte an [Applause] hes Riley Nicole [Applause] Hofer Emma Rebecca [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Holman Patrick Dylan Howard Payton Elizabeth [Applause] Howard Jacob Andrew [Applause] Howell cadence Marie [Applause] Hoy IHS AA discus and shot put State runner up last night Emory an [Applause]
042Jackson Hunter Lee Harold Jacobs [Applause] Zoe Marie Jones [Applause] Alex William [Applause] Keaton Bryson Christopher Kelo Bryce Austin [Applause] Kors Kayla an Kramer Milana relle [Applause] Kramer Daniel Joseph kinsky Emma K leap Johnny Curtis [Applause] lynville Molly Elizabeth [Applause] lips Adriana Lynn litmer Owen Robert we long [Applause] Bradley Michael Gage [Applause] Lutz Carson Alexander James [Applause] McCord Owen Michael Meadows [Applause] Preston L [Applause] Merritt Chase Florence Moore Ethan Michael [Applause] Moore ke anah an Marie Murray Tacoma Warren Nicholas Ali Monroe [Applause] nikitis Zachary William nce [Applause] Claire Rose Nabi Jasmine Marie [Applause] alen David Alexander Oriana [Applause] Lane Matthew aotter Gavin Nicholas Owens Hayden Allan Michael [Applause] peace Bradley Evan [Applause] Perez Parker Daniel Phillips Vanessa Irene [Applause] Porter kin Rose [Applause] Powers an Elizabeth [Applause] Pumphrey Justin Dale rmer [Applause] Braden Nathaniel [Applause] Ranken
043JoJo [Applause] Ric Molly Ray Richards [Applause] hiel leaden [Applause] Rivera Caitlyn Sue [Applause] rosle Quinn Joanne Sanders annaya hope [Applause] Shai Abigail Paige [Applause] Sebastian Garrett Elby Sebastian [Applause] Jade Alexis Smith Spencer A Smith [Applause] NY Riley Jaden [Applause] Spears Hunter Matthew spring Meer Owen Christopher [Applause] Stevens Lexie Kendall swango Welden James Taylor [Applause] [Music] Jake Thurman Taylor Samora k tomerson [Applause] thank you Trenton James [Applause] thirston Adriana Ray [Applause] trailer Francesca Ruth [Applause] Vero Elliott James Weber [Applause] W Mila aiana [Applause] wiel carrian Paige [Applause] West Aaliyah laaya westerfeld [Applause] Caleb W [Music] wit Cooper Hunter [Applause] Williams zoana Christine [Applause] Williams Leland Jay [Applause] Workman Caleb Jeffrey Wright [Applause] [Music] let's give the class of 2024 a big round of applause [Applause] [Music] [Applause] drench yourself in words unspoken Live Your Life With
044Arms Wide Open today is where your book begins the rest is still Unwritten this is a constant refrain from the class of 2024 class song Unwritten by Natasha bingfield as this class knows I enjoy any form of the written word and no I'm not giving you a surprise vocab Roots quiz but I do challenge you to think of the refrain I just said and sometime later today this weekend or next week Google the lyrics to your class song and break down the lyrics and see how it applies to your upcoming life Journey every person in this gymnasium has played a part in your life the teachers sitting behind you and in the bleachers your friends and acquaintances and your parents Guardians and extended family who can't wait to give you a hug take pictures and
045congratulate you on this accomplishment these people have been there to help mold you encourage you and support you but we all know as the song says the rest is still Unwritten your loved ones have been there to ensure that you are on the path to becoming successful adults as you take on the next chapter of your life through their unselfish sacrifice as parents and Guardians they have played the ultimate role in the person that each of you has become you have reached this milestone in your life with many thanks due to your family members class of 2024 let's take time to thank them all right now and at this time with all the immediate family members of the class of 2024 please stand students let's give them a rigorous Round of [Applause] Applause thank you
046families going back to the lyric Live Your Life With Arms Wide Open throughout your educational Journey at Greensburg Community Schools your teachers have striven to ensure that you have the foundation to embrace your life journey and seek knowledge and understanding that will lead you to work hard while being caring empathetic and responsible citizens of whatever Community you eventually call home living life with arms open to challenges will lead you to have a positive impact on the world the success of your school experience starts with a strong leaders and intelligent decision makers these individuals make choices in the best interest of our students and allocate resources to ensure Student Success our supportive School Board properly empowers all employees of the district to educate the students of our community and prepare them for the Future these school
047board members include Mark Bower Christy Norton Emily mcti Meredith Akra Ryan Maddox Steve Stringer and Mark Walter the strong leadership extend to our superintendent Mr Tom Hunter and our curriculum director Mrs Tammy Williams ultimately Mr Hunter is responsible for guiding the management and instruction of Greensburg Community Schools with a student centered philosophy we thank all of our district leaders for their courageous [Applause] leadership as we continue this theme our teachers selflessly dedicate every day to the benefit of our students and provide this attitude to Embrace Life With Arms Wide Open the class of 2024 does not does earn every distinction that has been shared here this morning but the teachers of Greensburg Community Schools have been there each step along the way to help your parents and Guardians shape and mold the wonderful individuals that
048you all have become their knowledge and pass for instructing young people have influenced each and every one of you having our high school teachers on the floor with our graduates is extremely special is a proud moment for me and gchs in addition to that all teachers in all grades have contributed throughout your Scholastic careers at Greensburg Community Schools what all the teachers in our school corporations from pre kindergarten to G grade 12 that are present with us here today please stand to be recognized and thank you for your commitment to our community and [Applause] schools we have four of our high school staff members who are retiring at the end of the school year all of them have completed a l lasting Legacy in the education and serving students first let's acknowledge Mrs Kelly Sparks
049Mrs Sparks taught English for six years at gjhs and gchs and spent 34 total years in education congratulations Mrs Sparks and thank you next is Mr John Pratt Mr Pratt has been teaching social studies for 12 years at gchs and 17 total years in education Mr Pratt thank you for your [Applause] service Mrs Diana Swagman is retiring from our high school cafeteria Mrs Swagman has worked for our Corporation for 33 years and has served our students and staff with a smile and kind words daily and makes probably the best cookies and pies in thank you Mrs [Applause] Swagman and Mrs Carla blo is our final retirement recognition Mrs blo has taught special education at all levels across the GCS District Mrs BL is retiring after 40 Years of dedicated service to Greensburg Community Schools Mrs
050blue you will be missed and thank you for your dedication let's have one final round of applause for our retirees job well done and great legacy [Applause] left the rest is still Unwritten class of 2024 you control what is written about your life remember you control your actions attitudes choices effort behavior and decisions and you have the ability to write the story you want to tell your journey will not always be easy and everyone in this gym will tell you that you have to be flexible and adaptable in this Unwritten Journey no matter where life takes you whether you enroll in college enlist in the military or go straight to employment go attack this opportunity and achieve your best possible outcome then once you find that success come back and tell us about how you
051wrote your story class of 2024 congratulations on your accomplishments and good luck in the next chapter of your life I can't yeah go [Applause] ahead I can't wait to find out what you've accomplished and how you have lived your life With Arms Wide Open be safe be smart and make good choices good luck and best wishes class of [Applause] 2024 as we conclude today's ceremony please remain seated until the class of 20 24 exits the gynasium Mr Hadler please return to the stage to lead your class for the churning of the tassels seniors would you all now please stand are we hi let's go baby ladies and gentlemen I proudly present to you the Greensburg Community High School graduates of the class of [Music] [Applause] supped supposed to be your session who's playing that I'm
052going I've been making notes e e e