Grace Seniors take the stage for graduation
Valedictorian Carson Reeves at the podium
As the last Caribou County school to graduate, Grace’s seniors made their final walk across the stage last week as they prepare for life after high school. The lengthy list of scholarships received by students attests to the plans in store for many of the grads, with missions, taking a gap year, and entering the workforce also on the agenda.
The Gem Valley Performing Arts Center hosted the commencement exercises on June 3, which saw 36 students receive their diplomas from Board Chairman Ryan Christensen and Superintendent Jason Moss to the loud cheers of friends, family, and community supporters.
After an invocation offered by Drew Wright, Salutatorian Landon Moss spoke to the audience, followed by Valedictorian Carson Reeves. As is usually the case, the speeches reflected back on the four years of high school, poked fun at some classmates here and there, and looked forward to the future with a mix of optimism and anxiety, as might be expected.
A slideshow presentation of senior class pictures both past and present was then shown, provoking a consistent mix of laughter and nostalgic sighs.
Class President Carson Welch then introduced featured speaker Makala Clark, who spoke to the graduates directly about where they have been and where they may be going in the future.
Principal Bryan Jensen then spoke warmly to the graduating students, before turning the time over to the board for the presentation of that all-important final piece of paper.
Following the ceremony, graduates and their families gathered in the gym to hug, cry, congratulate one another, and pose for endless pictures. Beth Buxton and and Lisa Swensen provided the musical accompaniment.
Congratulations to the Grace Class of 2025, who will undoubtedly go on to accomplish amazing things!
