Puxico Celebrates 2020 Graduates

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows

On Friday evening, the Puxico High School celebrated the senior class of 2020 by holding its graduation. Students, parents, and other guests were placed strategically to ensure social distancing for the event held in the gymnasium.

Salutatorian, Chloe Ray prepares to walk at the beginning of the graduation. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Valedictorian, Bailey Zych marches to his seat during the playing of Pomp and Circumstance. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Jocelyn Layton makes it to her seat during the playing of Pomp and Circumstance. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Grace Helm walks to the playing of Pomp and Circumstance. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Carley Siler makes her way to her seat during the Pomp and Circumstance march. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Superintendent Mrs. Cindy Crabb recognizes the students and welcomes guests to the graduation event. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
The school board members are recognized and welcome during the graduation event. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Ethan Helm watches his peers give speeches during the graduation festivity. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
High School counselor, Mrs. Deborah Wilkerson recognizes the students who were awarded with scholarships during the graduation event. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Kylie Miller becomes emotional during her speech regarding her schooling experience and speaking about those involved in her success. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Anthony King speaks to his peers and guests in attendance during the graduation event. ( Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Valedictorian, Bailey Zych is recognized and prepares to give his speech to his peers and guests in attendance. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Abigail Baney looks to her peers and smiles as the graduation event unfolds. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Kaitlyn Payne laughs after joking given by a peer during the graduation event. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Ethan Helm returns to his seat after bring recognized during the graduation event. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Hannah Jones stands with other peers as they are recognized for receiving the Holigan Scholarship. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Steven Taylor Griffin (T.G.) receives his diploma from school board president, Chad Payne. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Carley Siler receives her diploma from her mother and school board member, Kristi Siler. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Erin Cornelius looks up as she and her peers throw their caps in the air ending the graduation celebration. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)
Micheal Pierre hugs a classmate as the gradation celebration ends. (Statesman/Caleb H. Swallows)