graduation

Exeter, Wheaton seniors turn tassels
Exeter Valedictorian Biaktha Hnem delivers her address at the high school’s graduation on Friday.

35 celebrate commencement in Purdy
Purdy graduate Will Henderson sprays silly string with a smile as he takes in the moment of celebration after graduating Saturday. A total of 35 Purdy seniors turned their tassels at the commencement ceremony. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com


Kyle Trouman: Commencement is personal in Barry County
For about 250 high school seniors, this month marks a grand transition.

Southwest grads say ‘aloha’ to high school
Colton Phillips, Southwest High School graduate, hugs his grandmother, Marsha Myers, during the flower presentation at Friday’s commencement ceremony.

Jon Horner: What’s next?
As I started on this month’s column, the graduation season was concluding. That became the reason or idea for my “What’s Next” theme.

26 toss caps in Exeter
Exeter senior Star Xiong accepts her diploma from Ashley Fly on Friday during Exeter’s graduation ceremony, where 26 seniors walked the stage and ended their high school educations.

Purdy seniors awarded diplomas
Purdy graduates celebrated their accomplishments on Saturday with poppers and silly string, having ended their high school educations. A total of 33 students earned their diplomas. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

Walking in Wheaton
Wheaton seniors, 31 total, celebrate their graduation on Thursday at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony.

Cassville delivers 139 diplomas
Cassville graduate Fernando Alonso gives a rake to High School Principal Tyler Willis, one of many gag gifts the principal received at graduation on Sunday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com