Class of 2013 Graduates in Gym
Jasper County High School graduation was held in the school gymnasium, with overflow seating in the commons area of the school, and a live feed into the school’s auditorium Sunday.
Rose Bowl Field was determined to be too drenched to host graduation exercises for the Jasper County High School Class of 2013 there, and the decision was made to move them inside.
All parking lots were full, and many vehicles were parked in the grass and along the road.
Despite the large crowd indoors, the ceremony began promptly at 6 p.m. as scheduled, and went without a hitch.
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Senior class president Jemiyah Warren welcomed the crowd, and Ke’Ausha Warren gave the invocation. That was followed by the salutatory address by Amanda Kelly and the valedictory address by Olivia Aldridge.
An ensemble of seniors provided music before Tyler Carter announced the class‘ gift to the school.
Principal Robyn Mullis presented the class to School Superintendent Dr. Mike Newton, who accepted the class. Dr. Newton then handed out the diplomas as Mrs. Mullis called each of the graduate’s names.Full coverage of graduation and photos of the senior class is planned in the special graduation section of The Monticello News next Thursday, May 16, along with a preview of Piedmont Academy and Shiloh Christian Academy’s commencement exercises.
Parents, businesses, and others wishing to salute their special graduate or all the graduates can still do so. Relatives are welcome to bring candids in for possible publication. Just come to The News office, 237 West Washington Street, e-mail news@themonticellonews.com or call 706-468-6511 by 5 p.m. tomorrow, May 10.
