Graduation Elation
Ash Grove High School seniors, shown above launching mortar boards, were among many who graduated last week. Ash Grove’s commencement was held at the high school May 8.
Presley Peck delivers her commencement address. In her speech, Peck quoted a line from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” to remind her fellow graduates that it is important to take time to enjoy the parts of life that are sometimes taken for granted. “Mr. Bueller, reflecting on his high school experience, says, ‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you can miss it.’ We can use this as a reminder to pay attention to the little things.”
Ash Grove graduate Nathan Carter, magna cum laude, was one of four student speakers at the May 8 commencement. Also speaking were Landon Lobdell, Kaleb Dixon and Kacee May. (Photo by Ryan Squibb)
The Willard School District celebrated the graduation of the Willard High School Class of 2025 at Great Southern Arena, on the campus of Missouri State University, in Springfield on Saturday, May 10. During the ceremony, 294 graduates took their first steps into the world as men and women after receiving their high-school diplomas. The event was marked by award presentations, rousing speeches, and the traditional walk across the stage. Above, The Willard High School Class of 2025 listens attentively to the speakers at their graduation ceremony. (Photos by Steve Chapman)
Senior Speaker Isabella Windmiller addresses her fellow classmates. In her speech, Windmiller spoke of Frances Willard, for whom the district is named.
“Olympic athletes like Lori Endicott and performers like Chappell Roan know what it was like to come from a place named after the pioneer Frances Willard, whose motto was “Do everything.” They knew that, like Frances Willard, the world can be made wider for those who set their minds to accomplish amazing things. To have the heart of a tiger means that we get to fulfill our own potential with strength, courage and determination, Francis Miller believed in our potential, which is why she fought so hard to pave the path for us so many years ago.”
Local schools send seniors; Ash Grove High School 54, Republic High School 344, Willard High School 294
Ash Grove’s commencement was held at the high school May 8. A total of 54 students were honored during the ceremonies.
The Republic High School Class of 2025 set sail into adulthood following their graduation ceremony at the Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield also on Thursday, May 8. During the ceremony, 344 high school seniors received the culmination of their 13 years of education, their high school diplomas. The evening including special recognitions, musical performances, inspirational speeches, and the traditional walk across the stage.
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