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"Not the end of the past, but the beginning of the future"
Graduates celebrate their class motto of "Not the end of the past, but the beginning of the future," by throwing their caps in the air after the ceremony.
Valedictorian Cedar Stegall addressing the class.
Salutatorian Lucas VanHoose at the podium as Superintendent Clarke and Secondary Principal Joe Wirtzberger look on.
Madison Kaehler was presented with the P.E.O. Citizenship Award.
WAITSBURG - The 129th Annual Waitsburg High School Commencement took place on Friday, June 7, in the high school gymnasium.
Twenty-three students from the Class of 2025 walked to the traditional "Pomp & Circumstance" graduation march. The WHS band played the "Star-Spangled Banner," followed by an opening message from Superintendent Carol Clarke.
Salutatorian Lucas VanHoose at the podium as Superintendent Clarke and Secondary Principal Joe Wirtzberger look on.
Valedictorian Cedar Stegall and Salutatorian Lucas VanHoose delivered their speeches to their class and families.
Valedictorian Cedar Stegall addressing the class.
Clarke presented Madison Kaehler with the Waitsburg P.E.O. Chapter's Citizenship Award. Principal Joe Wirtzberger presented scholarships, followed by the presentation of valedictorian and salutatorian.
Madison Kaehler was presented with the P.E.O. Citizenship Award.
Waitsburg School Board Member Julie Karl presented diplomas to graduates as they were called up to the podium by Class Secretary Kaydance Tiner.
After the recessional, graduates joined their family and friends on the front lawn of the high school before moving to the school's "cage" to enjoy cake and refreshments.
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