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92 seniors to graduate in ceremonies May 19 at 8 p.m.
The Class of 2006 drew praise from Principal Andrew Jackson, who also pointed out some unique characteristics of the class's personality. "This is a great class with great kids," he said, pointing out that the Class of 2006 is the first class that he has seen all the way through high school since he became principal. "They have stuck with me through all four years and I'm proud of that." The class also may AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress as prescribed by the state) in all categories in academics, Jackson said. He also pointed out that the class includes two individual state champions - Markeith Wylie in weightlifting and Casey Nickels in wrestling. "This may be the first time ever for us to have two state champions. This doesn't happen in too many schools," he said. "I'm very proud of all the accomplishments of this class," Jackson concluded. As has become a necessary custom in recent years, the 2006 valedictorian, salutatorian, honor graduates, and most of the scholarship recipients will not be announced until tonight's (May 18) annual senior banquet to be held in the school cafeteria. The banquet is for seniors and their parents, presenters, and some faculty members. A full report of those receiving honors will be included in next week's edition of The News-Reporter. The program for graduation exercises will follow the same format it has for a number of years beginning with the processional led by the top junior class scholars Jessica Watson and Molly Newsome. Senior Class President Casey Nickels will welcome guests and Libby Fortson, class secretary, will introduce special guests. Following the reading of a poem by class treasurer Quinetta Cofer and the salutatory and valedictory addresses, Jackson will present diplomas to each of the marching seniors. Superintendent of Schools Joyce Williams will certify the Class of 2006 just before the graduates are presented. Other junior class ushers will be Maggie Cravens, Megan Arnold, Donna Dove, and Trey Berry. School Counselor Don Bridges said, more or less in jest, that "there is no backup plan" for Friday night's program "because it's not going to rain." He was confident in that prediction due to a check of the current forecast which put the chance of precipitation at just 20 percent. However, if inclement weather does force the event inside, each senior will be allowed three ticketed guests and the ceremonies will be held in the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School gymnasium.
The News-Reporter's annual feature of all the graduates' photos will be published next week.
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