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A huge crowd of residents and visitors flocked to downtown Monett Friday evening for the annual First on Front celebration, featuring four live bands, a variety of food trucks, a beer garden and lots of fun. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com

The Verona Class of 2022 selected teacher and coach Michael Chang as the 2022 commencement speaker. Chang reminded the graduates to keep their passion and their “fire” throughout life. Mike Gervais/mgnews@monett-times.com

With the turning of the tassels, graduating seniors at Pierce City High School officially became alumni, at the conclusion of commencement ceremonies held Sunday evening in the high school gymnasium. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

A group of Monett seniors help the crowd on Broadway cool off Thursday night during the Senior caravan. Dozens of residents came out to cheer on the Monett Seniors the day before they took the big walk and received their diplomas. Mike Gervais/mgnews@monett-times.com

Singing and swaying in unison, graduates at Monett High School’s commencement ceremonies paid tribute to their alma mater with the school toast at the conclusion of the evening. Melonie Roberts/reporter@monett-times.com

The Purdy Class of 2022 celebrates a successful school career on graduation night. Purdy’s seniors have added their own spin to the tradition of the hat toss, following up by dousing each other with silly string and confetti. Mike Gervais/mgnews@monett-times.com