Austin Berry gifts a sunflowers to his mother, Krista Berry. In lieu of a commencement speaker this year, the graduates presented sunflowers as symbols of gratitude to their family for the support they've been given throughout high school.
The graduating class of 2023 celebrates their achievement.
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Valedictorian Jay Li addresses his classmates for the final time, highlighting the accomplishments they’ve had throughout their high school years.
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Megan Frank (right is presented a salutatorian award by Spencer Johnson (left). She was one of two students who received the award.
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The Class of 2023 gathered for the final time for the graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 21.
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Espyn Hostetler smiles at his classmates as the ceremony begins.
Michael Murphy (left) and Sophia Shock (right) look to their family and friends in the crowd.
Principal Spencer Johnson leads school officials into the gym for the graduation ceremony.
Confetti and hats filled the air as the students were officially done with school at the close of the ceremony.
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The DCHS Symphonic Choir performed two songs during graduation, led by instructor Mary Svenvold.
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The graduates line up to receive their diplomas.
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The graduates return to their seats after receiving their diplomas.
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Taitlyn Berry walks across the stage to receive her diploma.
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Gabe Dominguez hugs his father, Omar Dominguez.
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Austin Berry gifts a sunflowers to his mother, Krista Berry. In lieu of a commencement speaker this year, the graduates presented sunflowers as symbols of gratitude to their family for the support they've been given throughout high school.
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Jay Li holds a sunflower that he will gift to a member of his family.
In a celebration filled with music, memories and an abundance of quotes from popular culture characters, the Dawson County High School Class of 2023 graduated on Sunday, May 21. Over 60 graduates walked across the stage and received their diplomas, capping off their high school journey.
The ceremony played out a bit differently than it has in the past, as the class decided to forego a commencement speaker, instead using the time to hand out sunflowers to their family that has supported them. However, there were still plenty of speeches given by the students, including class president Ryan DeSaye and Valedictorian Jay Li, as well as the administrators, with Principal Spencer Johnson and Superintendent Stephen Schreibeis giving a few words.
