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South Decatur Graduates Toss Caps in Gold Confetti!
2 Jun
Summary
- 54 graduates received diplomas during the South Decatur High School ceremony.
- Valedictorian urged graduates to always put their kindest foot forward.
- The ceremony concluded with a confetti cannon salute and mortarboard toss.
South Decatur High School celebrated its graduating class of 54 students on Saturday morning. The gymnasium was filled to capacity for the ceremony, which began with traditional processional music and the National Anthem.
Student leaders Sophia Wittkamper led the Pledge of Allegiance. Salutatorian Paul Schoettmer delivered a humorous reflection on high school, followed by a performance from the senior choir. Valedictorian Raygan Harrison inspired her fellow graduates with a message of kindness.
Principal Eric Foga offered his congratulations. The ceremony included musical interludes by Ground Zero and the Concert Band, alongside a sentimental slideshow of graduates' baby pictures. Superintendent Dr. Jarrod Burns extended well-wishes before diplomas were presented.
The graduation concluded with a festive tassel-turning, confetti cannon salute, and the triumphant tossing of mortarboards into the air.
