Monett High School graduation 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com
Monett High School held graduation ceremonies for the 129 members of the Class of 2014 on Friday, May 16 in the high school gym.
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Monett High School graduating seniors gathered in the west hallway of the high school wait for their big moment to march into the gym for commencement exercises. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Band director Philip Soule primes the school band for Elgar's march that will bring in the graduates. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Principal David Steward gave the audience the five minute warning before graduation began. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Overseeing the arrival of the graduates, from the platform, was the Board of Education and school administrators. From left are: principal David Steward, school board members Doug Childress,, Ken Gaspar, Dr. Darren Bass, Superintendent Brad Hanson, David Beckett, A.J. Bahl and Dr. Jerry Roberts. Marty Scabarozi was absent. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Elizabeth Arnold, at left, and Haley Aleshire, at right, the first two graduates to enter the gym, walked angled and stylishly, beginning a procession of slapping hands, hugs, dances and more as the classmates entered two by two.Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Elizabeth Arnold, at left, and Haley Aleshire, at right, embrace before heading to their seats. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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More stylish entrances. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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More stylish entrances. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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More stylish entrances. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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More stylish entrances. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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A view of the full gym as the Class of 2013 completed its entrance. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Principal David Steward introduces the class and invites applause from the audience. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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The audience that filled the gym. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Thomas Younker, a member of the top 10 percent, giving the evening's first address. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Hayley Long, at left, and Alexandra Witt, at right, giving the second student address. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Elizabeth Arnold receiving the first diploma of her class, presented by school board member Ken Gaspar. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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A broader view of the diploma presentations. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Michael Escher Dollar exchanged a hug with Daryl Bradley, athletic director, as his big moment approached to receive his diploma. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Kennth Mobley received his diploma from Doug Childress. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Classmates applauding friends as diplomas were presented. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Turning tassels at the conclusion of the diploma presentations. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Turning tassels at the conclusion of the diploma presentations. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Turning tassels at the conclusion of the diploma presentations. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Singing the school toast. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Singing the school toast. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Singing the school toast. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Tossing the mortar board hats as the ceremony concludes. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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From left, Lexi Witt, Michaela Wallace and Alex Schmitt reveled in the moment as graduation concluded. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.co (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Kristian Gomez posed for photos with his family in the commons room following graduation. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Graduate Jeremy Madonado received a hug from friend Aubrey Parker after graduation ended. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Graduation was harder on some friends, who would miss the departing seniors, than on the graduates. Emmy Mosier received a tearful hug from Donovan Smith. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Celeste Mejia hung onto her handful of balloons celebrating her graduation achievement. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Destiny Sanders, at right, received her real diploma at the school office from Nicole McKnight after commencement exercises concluded. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Families gathered to celebrate in the commons room. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Families gathered to celebrate in the commons room. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Kelsey Wiseman posed for a photo with Kaesha George, at left, and Kaylee George, at right. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Emmy Mosier broke down and gave big hugs to many after the ceremony, including band director Philip Soule. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)
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Superintendent Brad Hanson, at left, and Mike Dawson, assistant superintendent, chatted in front of the decorated stage at the conclusion of the evening. Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com (Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com)