NEWS2022 commencement ceremonies in the Evansville area Denny SimmonsCourier & PressJailyn Roberts waits to receive her diploma during the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSGraduates listen to a speech during the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSAlessandro Bommarito leaves the gymnasium with fellow classmates following the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSGraduates prepare to take a photo following the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school’s gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSTanner Damm adjusts his cap during the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school's gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSRiver Snodgrass embraces mother Amy Snodgrass following the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school's gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSGraduates listen to speeches during the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school's gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSParker Gross walks across the stage to receive her diploma during the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school's gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSGraduates spray aerosol string as confetti explodes following the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school’s gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSJulia Kingery sprays classmates with aerosol string following the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school's gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESSFaith Morton, right, embraces Janessa McCammon as they leave the Mount Vernon Senior High School commencement ceremony in the school's gymnasium Friday night, May 27, 2022.GRACE PRITCHETT / COURIER & PRESS"Seven Bridges Road" is performed by the concert choir during the North Posey High School commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSkyy Shaw waits for her turn to collect her diploma at the North Posey High School commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSNorth Posey High School seniors go through their commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSNorth Posey High School seniors go through their commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSLyndsey Gentil looks for the source of an air horn during the North Posey High School commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSFriends and family watch the North Posey High School's commencement ceremony from the school's football field end zone Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSOpening speaker Class President Max Muensterman takes his seat at the North Posey High School commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSFootwear on display at the North Posey High School commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSValedictorians wait for their turn to offer speeches at the North Posey High School commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSNorth Posey High School seniors go through their commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSNorth Posey High School seniors go through their commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSHeather File heads back to her seat after collecting her diploma at the North Posey High School commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSMortar boards fly as the North Posey High School Class of 2022 celebrates during their commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSNorth Posey High School graduate Addyson Lingafelter, center, is congratulated by Madison Hahn, left, and Trista Mueller after her commencement ceremony on the school's football field Friday night, May 27, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors take part in the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSenior Class President Breck Bender offers reflections on senior year during the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSKaytlan Kemp takes a look up into the stands after collecting her diploma during the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors take part in the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAshlee Poole, 17, watches the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022. Poole was part of the color guard earlier in the program.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSIsaac Holland awaits his turn to collect his diploma during the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSFamily and friends applaud the Class of 2022 during the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSKaya Frisby offers her brothers two thumbs-up during the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors take part in the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSBrock Bender waits to collect his diploma during the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSNathan Dixon and Buster wait out the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022. Dixon was voted "Colonel White Robe" by his peers.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAna Gabriela Andres Juan prepares to collect her diploma during the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors take part in the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSKaMarion Black has her moment to shine as she collects her diploma during the 2022 Henderson County High School commencement ceremony at Ford Center in Evansville Thursday evening, May 26, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors begin the procession to the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors begin the procession to the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSTionne Allensworth, left, and Jameer Ajibade fight the wind during the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSThe Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSKadence Balder hangs onto her mortar board as the wind picks up during the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSCommencement speakers Alliyah Dillon, left, and Joseph McElroy take turns at the lectern during the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSBailey Adams participates in the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSFriends and family cheer their seniors during the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSShayne Womock collects his diploma during the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSThe 2022 graduates celebrate at the end of the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSVania Woodruff shows off her diploma to the people in the stands at the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSShayne Womock waits for his family to find him after the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSMalachi Rickard, 8, keeps an eye out for his sister, Ashlynn Glover, to bestow flowers and a balloon after the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSBosse Principal Aaron Huff and Liam Fors pose for Huff's "selfie" after the Bosse High School commencement ceremony at Enlow Field Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022. Fors, a foreign exchange student from Stockholm, Sweden, graduated as part of the Class of 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSGraduate Julian Bonds smiles and holds on to their mortar board after receiving a diploma in the rain during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates battle the wind and rain as they wait to walk the stage during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressDra’Vontae Hogan waves to his family during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates fight the wind and rain after receiving their diplomas during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates cheer as the rain begins to fall during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Kevin Cistrunk waves to the crowd after receiving a diploma in the rain during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Angelica Sedillo play violin in a performance of “Warrior Legacy” by Soon Hee Newbold during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Destiny Smith, left, takes a selfie with Emily Timmons, right, ahead of the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressDark clouds move in during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Kiley Nance holds her mortar board while looking up at family as heavy wind and rain begin to fall during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates chase after their mortar boards after the rain begins to fall during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressParents sit in the stands with umbrellas during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate James Grant waves to his family as the Warriors march into Romain Stadium during the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressEmily Timmons takes a selfie with some friends ahead of the 2022 Harrison High School commencement Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressSeniors proceed to their seats during the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSThe Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSDakoda Bettes keeps his mortar board in place as heavy winds blow during the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors await the start of the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSA gust of wind blows the mortar board from the head of Hailey Goff during the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors participate in the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSThomas Schneider and teacher Marti Crafton celebrate his graduation at the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSTravis Godsey collects his diploma during the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSOld Glory continually waved during the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAva Roblero, second left, and Olivia Rosenberg line up to collect their diplomas during the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAmanda Kissell heads to the stage to collect her diploma during the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSTwin sisters Macey Hahn and Madison Hahn head back to their seats after collecting their diplomas at the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSNewly graduated seniors leave the field to meet their family and friends after the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAbdel-Basit Olatubosun Jimoh leaves the football field after the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSNewly graduated seniors leave the field to meet their family and friends after the Reitz High School commencement ceremony at the Reitz Bowl Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSPreston Tindall, left, helps Justis Guin, right, with his cords before the New Tech Institute 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates applaud for their teachers before the New Tech Institute 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates take their seats during the New Tech Institute 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates applaud during the New Tech Institute 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates move their tassels during the New Tech Institute 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Lillyann Osborne is overwhelmed with emotions while hugging her sister Kayla Osborne after the New Tech Institute 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressOlivia Polk hugs her grandfather Jerry Garland after the New Tech Institute 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressPreston Tindall smiles after receiving his diploma during the New Tech Institute 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Martha Autumn Pelkey uses her diploma to shield the sun from her eyes as she scans the crowd for her family after the New Tech Institute 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Myaijih stinson wears a decorated mortarboard before the Academy for Innovative Studies Diamond 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates enter the auditorium during the Academy for Innovative Studies Diamond 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressMykell Wilson takes a selfie with the crowd after receiving his diploma during the Academy for Innovative Studies Diamond 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Tiana Ivy decorates her mortar board in tribute to her grandmother during the Academy for Innovative Studies Diamond 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Evelyn Armstrong dances to receive her diploma during the Academy for Innovative Studies Diamond 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressFamily takes photographs and cheers for graduates during the Academy for Innovative Studies Diamond 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate wave to friends and family during the Academy for Innovative Studies Diamond 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Deja’ Nicole Goodwin ahead of the Virtual Academy 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressFriends and family take photos as graduates enter the auditorium during the Harwood Career Preparatory High School 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressA tassel hangs from Ashlyn Moran’s mortar board during the Harwood Career Preparatory High School 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Kyra Metcalf walks the stage during the Virtual Academy 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Ashlyn Moran holds up for diploma during the Harwood Career Preparatory High School 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Aaziah Underwood dances across the stage to receive her diploma during the Harwood Career Preparatory High School 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Donnesha Buck smiles after receiving her during the Harwood Career Preparatory High School 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Victor Jordan holds his mortar board as he dances across the stage during the Harwood Career Preparatory High School 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates move their tassels during the Virtual Academy and Harwood Career Preparatory High School 2022 commencements in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressBretni Hansel, left, and Victor Jordan, right celebrate after the Harwood Career Preparatory High School 2022 commencement in Evansville, Ind., Tuesday, May 24, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressThe Central High School JROTC Color Guard, from left, Izzy Sterling, 16, Kaylie Petersen, 17, Alex Mara, 16, and Noah Paterson, 16, prepare to take part in the Central High School commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors cross the 50-yard line at Central High School's commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSEmma Boyd sits through the North High School commencement ceremony at Central High School's commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors take part in the North High School commencement ceremony at Central High School's commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAshton Green prepares to receive her diploma at Central High School's commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSThe North High School commencement ceremony at Central High School's commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSJordan Nance prepares to collect his diploma at Central High School's commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSThomas R. Burklow makes a selfie with the seniors at the Central High School's commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.Burklow, a former Central High School graduate, was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSHayli Schenk visits with another senior at the Central High School's commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSBrutsch-Chaida Brunau dances to celebrate her graduation with the Class of 2022 at the Central High School's commencement ceremony at Central Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors make their way to the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSFamily and friends support their graduates at the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors make their way to the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSThe Class of 2022 gathers at the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSReagan Beard collects her diploma at the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSFrankie Omar waves to her family at the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAchilles Johnson Jr. collects his diploma at the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSGraduates wait to be excused to meet their family and friends at the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSQuentin Spainhoward, center, participates in the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSGraduate Katherine Alvarez, left center, embraces Lori LeDuc after the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAntwann Eastwood gives his daughter, graduate Anijah Eastwood a kiss after the North High School commencement ceremony at Bondurant Stadium Monday night, May 23, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSValedictorian Jenna Bersch gives a speech during the 2022 Memorial High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates listen to a speech during the 2022 Memorial High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressKailyn Hudson hugs her son Matthew Hudson as he receives his diploma during the 2022 Memorial High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressEmma Johnson receives a bible during the 2022 Memorial High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressJohn Shea hugs his teacher Vallee Gries during the 2022 Memorial High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates listen to a speech during the 2022 Memorial High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressAndrew Alvey receives his diploma during the 2022 Memorial High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduate Ngoa Mai Nhu Nguyen, right, is showered with flowers and gifts from family during the 2022 Memorial High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates begin to fill in during the 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressIsabelle Kock and Emma Macke sing the “Star Spangled Banner” during the 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates listen to principal Darin Knight during the 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressBishop Joseph M. Siegel hands Aleilah Nisley her diploma during the 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressMaddox Virgin and Garrett Walker look at their diplomas during the 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates move their tassels during the 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressThe 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressGraduates wait to take the stage during the 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressWilliam Carter holds his diploma during the 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressValedictorians adjust their caps before taking the stage during the 2022 Mater Dei High School Commencement at the Old National Events Plaza Sunday, May 22, 2022.MACABE BROWN / Courier & PressPrincipal Jim Hood goes over last-minute details with the seniors before the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors march into the gymnasium for the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSKelly Epps, left, and her daughter, Makayla Russell-Epps, second left, document the entrance of Madison Epps,at the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSRenee Bargeloh, center, takes part in the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSThe Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors make their entrance at the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSat the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors take part in the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors, from left, Jax Watson (Air Force), Kelsey Barr (Marines), Nick Elfreich (Army), Clark Fehrenbacher (Army National Guard) and Ryan Russell (Navy) are recognized with a standing ovation for their commitments to the U.S. Armed Forces at the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSRyan Russell heads back to his seat after collecting his diploma at the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022. Russell will be joining the U.S. Navy in the near future.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSFamily and friends show up for their seniors at the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSCastle seniors, from left, Megan Painter, Trevor Monroe and Allison Miles take part in the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSA game of "Rock, Paper, Scissors" is played by Olivia Chikoti, left, Mirriam Chikoti, center, and Emily Chikoti, all 5, at the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022. They were on-hand to see Tela Chuunga graduate.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSKendyll Heller collects her diploma, but mistimes the official photographer's portrait at the Castle High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday night, May 21, 2022. Her brother, Cade, was also graduating and was ahead of her when he played a joke on the principal that put her off her game.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSEmeigh Thomas, left, and Christian Bender break the stress with a prolonged bone-crushing handshake before the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSKendal Rankins, left, and Lydia Pryor wait for their cue to begin their march to the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors cheer their teachers before the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSChase and Eli Hemenway, 1-year-old twins, are helped to their seats to see their aunt, Izzy Hemenway, graduate at the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors make their way to the basketball court for the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSThe Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSValedictorian Kendal Rankins offers her speech during the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSSeniors take part in the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSPickles keeps senior Austin Klaner company during the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSFamily and friends show up for their seniors at the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSCeCe Blackford is moved by a valedictorian's speech at the Boonville High School commencement ceremony at the high school Saturday morning, May 21, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSLainey Weinberger, right, gets some help with her mortar board from Samantha Springston before the Tecumseh High School Commencement Ceremony at the high school Friday night, May 20, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAllison Holder and the rest of the graduating class head for the gymnasium for the Tecumseh High School Commencement Ceremony at the high school Friday night, May 20, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSTecumseh High School Commencement Ceremony at the high school Friday night, May 20, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSJackson Corum receives a standing ovation as he is recognized for his commitment to joining the U.S. Army during the Tecumseh High School Commencement Ceremony at the high school Friday night, May 20, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSAshtyn Green is met by Principal Jason Fischer as diplomas are presented at the Tecumseh High School Commencement Ceremony at the high school Friday night, May 20, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSGraduating seniors participate in the Pledge of Allegiance during the Tecumseh High School Commencement Ceremony at the high school Friday night, May 20, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSEmily Bogan offers closing remarks before the "Tassel Ceremony" during the Tecumseh High School Commencement Ceremony at the high school Friday night, May 20, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSDestany Krack is recognized for her commitment to joining the U.S. Army during the Tecumseh High School Commencement Ceremony at the high school Friday night, May 20, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESSKinsly Heichelbech flags down her family after the Tecumseh High School Commencement Ceremony at the high school Friday night, May 20, 2022.DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESS