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120 Chillicothe High School
Seniors Receive Diplomas
CAPTION: The graduating class of 2008 took the stage as CHS Principal Tony Perry announced the names of the graduates while School Board President Randy Constant distributed diplomas. One-hundred-twenty students from the graduating class of 2008 walked across the stage and accepted their diplomas at the Chillicothe High School gymnasium Sunday afternoon. The class marched into the gymnasium at 3 p.m. to the familiar tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by the Chillicothe High School Symphonic Band. The 2008 valedictorian was Sara Ann Mathew and salutatorian was Joseph Cecil Stull. Senior class president, Weston Baker, led the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the ceremony. Baker also presented the 2008 senior class gift which was a new podium for Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center, which is already in use. The presentation of the 2008 CHS graduating class was made by Dale Wallace, superintendent of Chillicothe R-2 Schools. Wallace made a note that graduation this year fell on Mother's Day. He asked for all the mothers in attendance to stand and be recognized. During Wallace's presentation of the class, two graduates were recognized as Bright Flight Scholars. In order to receive Bright Flight, graduates must score at least a 31 on their ACT tests (increasing from a 30 from last year). CHS recipients were Amanda Ireland and Sara Mathew. Of the 120 graduates, Wallace said, that 44 will attend a four-year college or university; 25 will enroll in a two-year college; 14 will attend a technical or vocational school; 12 will enter the military; 20 plan to enter the work force and five were undecided. Two graduates were chosen to serve as speakers during the commencement ceremony. Those two were Meghan Perry and Sally Baldwin. CHS Graduation Ceremony
Is Sunday The familiar tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” will soon resound in the Chillicothe High School gymnasium as the CHS class of 2008 graduates 128 students at the upcoming graduation ceremony. Chillicothe High School commencement services will be held in the high school gymnasium this Sunday, May 11, 2008, at 3 p.m. The commencement will begin with the class of 2008 processional, with music provided by Mr. David Goodwin and the CHS Symphonic Band. Senior Class President Weston Baker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Tony Perry, CHS Principal, will provide the formal welcome during commencement. The commencement addresses will be given by Chillicothe High School Senior Spokespersons, Meghan Perry and Sally Baldwin. Meghan Perry's address is titled “Following our own path” and Sally Baldwin's address is titled “Responsibilities of the Future.” Following the addresses, Class President Weston Baker will present the senior class gift. Superintendent Dale Wallace will present the graduating CHS class of 2008 and School Board President Randy Constant will present the diplomas. The class of 2008 valedictorian and salutatorian will be named during the ceremony. Principal Perry will deliver the confirmation of the class of 2008 to finish the ceremony. The CHS Symphonic Band led by Mr. David Goodwin will provide music for the recessional as the graduates exit the gymnasium. Graduating CHS
Seniors Attend Baccalaureate Thursday Night CAPTION: Senior vocalists performed “The Lord is My Shepherd” last night (Thursday) before their graduation class and family and friends during Baccalaureate which was held at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center.
The Chillicothe High School Class of 2008 participated in baccalaureate ceremonies last night (Thursday) at Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center. Rev. Stan Saunders, pastor of Cornerstone Church and Rev. Alan Brock, pastor at Calvary Baptist Church addressed the senior class on the importance of being strong and courageous and to close the doors on regret. “Get as much education as you can,” said Rev. Saunders. “And then, get some more because you'll never regret being educated.” Saunders explained to the graduating class to take the words “if only” out of their vocabulary, to look on toward the future and to not be afraid of it. He went on to tell the graduates that when they feel like they might fall, and before they fill their lives with regret, to fall forward. He also gave them a list of 20 bits of advice which included, No. 1: to marry the right person. He explained to them that God has set aside someone for each of them and that choosing the right/or wrong person could decide their life's happiness. He also said to work at something they enjoy, to be forgiving of themselves and others, to discipline themselves to save money, that happiness is based on their relationships with others, don't blame others, take responsibility for their own actions, take care of those they love, to always get back up, and, in honor of Mother's Day, don't do anything that wouldn't make their mothers proud. Rev. Brock explained to the graduates that “Every ‘what' has a ‘why' behind it.” He went on to say that there are over 600 commands in the Bible that teach us all how to live our lives successfully. He also said that he would summarize those 600-plus into three commands to live by. |
