Piedmont Kindergarteners Graduate

Eight “kinder-cougars” received their kindergarten diplomas Thursday, May 30, during festivities in the school’s gymnasium.

Lane Sanders opened the ceremony with prayer followed by Natalie Sanders and Jake Pope leading the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

The children began the program with a music and dance presentation of “The Duck Review.” Afterwards, each student individually recited his or her favorite nursery rhyme. The class joined together in a line dance to “Cotton Eyed Joe” while sporting their cowboy hats.

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Kindergarten teacher Julie Tucker (left) gave a spotlight on the graduates telling the audience each students’ favorite food, their most-liked activity at school and home, and what they would like to be when they grow up. The potential career choices included an archeologist, teacher by day, veterinarian, BMX rider, mommies, police officer, train engineer, truck driver, dolphin trainer, and cowgirls by night.

Headmaster Tony Tanner presented the graduates with their diplomas. The graduates included (right to left) Knowlen Jones, Brooklyn Rosser, Hudson Reed, Natalie Sanders, Jake Pope, Greta Wilkes, Mark Myles, and Olivia Mathews.

Teaching assistant, Renee Tillman (right), and Mrs. Tucker led the ceremony as well as usherettes Caitlin Tillman and Lacy Adamson.

Afterwards, a reception was held in the cafeteria for the graduates, their family, and friends.