Puxico Graduation

Hannah Salinas heads to greet her family before the beginning of the Puxico graduation. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Gavin Brawley travels from peer to peer spending time with them before the beginning of the Puxico graduation. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Class president Katlyn Brotherton gives the welcoming speech to start off the graduation festivities. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Puxico band director Jon Murphy leads the band in Pomp and Circumstance to begin the processional march. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Alivia Taylor smiles as she enters the gymnasium during the processional march. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Serena Hill smiles at her peers as the remainder of the class of 2021 enters during the processional march. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Madison McMeans gives the opening statements and welcomes the families in attendance during the Puxico graduation. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Superintendent Cindy Crabb makes opening statements and introduces the school board members. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Salutatorian, Gavin Brawley gives his speech to his peers about focusing on the future and making the best decisions possible for their lives. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Audrey Martin gives her speech aimed toward the students still in high school explaining to them the importance of valuing every moment of high school. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Kalysta (Kaly) Haynes laughs with her peers during the graduation video. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Madison McMeans laughs with Carlie Sifford during the graduation video. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Hunter Kitchens alongside many of his peers enjoy the graduation video during the festivities on Friday evening. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Valedictorian, Caleb Robison gives his speech thanking the Puxico staff, his family, and friends for the support they have given him throughout his high school career. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Elihue Peters, Andrew Sperino, Tyler Norris, and Christion Gaines are recognized for joining the military during the graduation festivities. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Dylan Mondy waits for his name to be called during the scholarship recognition portion of the graduation festivities. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Blake Aikey receives his high school diploma. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Joanna Martin receives her high school diploma.  (Caleb H. Swallows)

Kendall Armstrong receives her high school diploma.  (Caleb H. Swallows)

Alison Cookson receives her high school diploma. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Dalton Andrews and the rest of his peers stand in wait to throw their caps in celebration of their graduation. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Parents and family members prepare for the throwing of the caps during the Puxico graduation event. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Lucas Plunkett chats with peers after the graduation festivities ended. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Kalysta (Kaly) Haynes becomes emotional as she reads a card. (Caleb H. Swallows)

Sydney Kilbreth throws her cap in celebration of her graduation. (Caleb H. Swallows)