Southwest High School co-salutatorian, Amy Reeves, delivered a memorable address at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony in the high school gym. Sheila Harris/Special to the Cassville Democrat

Southwest High School valedictorian, Natalie Johnson, inspired her classmates with a stirring motivational address at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony in the high school gym. Sheila Harris/Special to the Cassville Democrat

Southwest 2022 graduates celebrate after commencement ceremonies Thursday night at Southwest High School. Sheila Harris/Special to the Cassville Democrat

Southwest High School co-salutatorian, Christian Long, delivered a memorably brief and non-traditional performance at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony in the high school gym. Sheila Harris/Special to the Cassville Democrat

Southwest High School seniors listen intently as commencement begins. Sheila Harris/ Special to the Cassville Democrat