Each graduate was provided a cap as well as a keepsake tassel and were encouraged to wear their own graduation gowns to help students understand the tradition of dressing for graduation. Not all teachers own gowns, but Dr. Homes described how gowns change as different milestones are reached.
The gymnasium erupted in loud cheers as each teacher's name was announced and they proceeded to the podium to receive their diploma from Technology Director Eric Muckensturm.
This year's Valedictorian was Mrs. Jessica Thom who completed the most classes followed by Mrs. Shana Gerberding who was the Salutatorian.
As "Pomp and Circumstance" played, the graduates were led into the gymnasium by 8th graders Megan Weilmuenster and Josh Merz who served as commencement marshals. Megan is this the Valedictorian of this year's graduating 8th grade class and Josh is the Salutatorian.
The purpose of the ceremony was to recognize the outstanding teachers at Smithton School who so willingly shared their expertise with their colleagues and attended classes held by their peers. We hope that the ceremony inspired our students to reach for their own dreams as they move through Smithton School, high school, college and beyond.
After the diplomas were distributed, Mr. Muckensturm held the "turning of the tassels" and encouraged staff to toss their caps into the air in celebration. Staff were treated to graduation cake after school dismissed.
The gymnasium erupted in loud cheers as each teacher's name was announced and they proceeded to the podium to receive their diploma from Technology Director Eric Muckensturm.
This year's Valedictorian was Mrs. Jessica Thom who completed the most classes followed by Mrs. Shana Gerberding who was the Salutatorian.
As "Pomp and Circumstance" played, the graduates were led into the gymnasium by 8th graders Megan Weilmuenster and Josh Merz who served as commencement marshals. Megan is this the Valedictorian of this year's graduating 8th grade class and Josh is the Salutatorian.
The purpose of the ceremony was to recognize the outstanding teachers at Smithton School who so willingly shared their expertise with their colleagues and attended classes held by their peers. We hope that the ceremony inspired our students to reach for their own dreams as they move through Smithton School, high school, college and beyond.
After the diplomas were distributed, Mr. Muckensturm held the "turning of the tassels" and encouraged staff to toss their caps into the air in celebration. Staff were treated to graduation cake after school dismissed.
