CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION BY Nick Miller, Misgana Deur, Addy Vargo, and Abby Dzikowicz

Seniors walk along the track to take their seats for the 2022 graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 19. This was their last time in the Buccaneer stadium as students marking the end of their high school career.

Photo by Nick Miller

Principal Tracy Wilson welcomes family, friends and staff to the graduation ceremony. She thanks everyone and introduces the school board members. Superintendent Scott Grimes certifies that the students present had completed the minimum requirements to graduate. (left photo by Nick Miller; right photo by Addy Vargo)

MILITARY RECOGNITION: Retired military officer putting a pin on a student to honor his choice of serving the country in the Marines. 11 students who plan on entering the Armed Forces were recognized with red, white, and blue cords as well as a pin. (photo by Addy Vargo)

Students who are enlisting in the army walk back to their seats after receiving their pin and cord. (top left photo by Addy Vargo, top right photo by Nick Miller, bottom photo by Misgana Deur)

SENATE PRESIDENT SPEECH

"You can still achieve greatness while still taking care of yourself," Lexi Naperela said. "Start saying no to things that don't fill your soul up to the rim, and yes to fulfillments that do."

Photo by Addy Vargo

This is the first time since COVID-19 started that we were able to have foreign exchange students present. This year these students were able to participate in the commencement ceremony. Students came from; Italy, France, Japan, Germany, Finland, Spain, Denmark, and Thailand. (top photo by Addy Vargo; bottom left photo by Abby Dzikowicz; bottom right photo by Misgana Deur)

CLASS PRESIDENT SPEECH:

"We have grown over the past four years," Alison Doerr said. "Now is the time to write ourselves a new letter. What goals do you want to achieve? How do you want to change the world? And how do you want to help others?"

Photo by Nick Miller

The Band: Owen Deyoung plays the trumpet for the last time in the band. The band performed “Olympiada” by Samuel Hazo (photo by Misgana Deur).

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

"It is key to recognize this resiliance as we move forward toward the next chapter of our lives," Aashray Mandala said. "Because if there's anything we've learned this past few years is that the future is unpredictable and the only constant is change."

Photo by Addy Vargo

PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS: Cambelle Cleveland receives her diploma from a board member. All 397 seniors were announced as they walked across the stage. (photo by Addy Vargo)

Students express their excitement as the final moments of their high school experience come to a close. (Top left, middles and bottom left photos by Addy Vargo; top right and bottom left photos by Nick Miller).

It is tradition to have the Buccos be revealed during the graduation ceremony. This year there were four Bucco's (top left photo by Nick Miller, top right and bottom photo by Addy Vargo)

Samantha Ritter waves to her family and friends in the stands after the ceremony. (photo by Misgana Deur)

The graduates celebrate and smile at their family and friends. (top photos by Misgana Deur and bottom left and right by Addy Vargo)

Appreciate