The 66th graduating class of SM East held their graduation ceremony on Monday, May 20. The ceremony included speeches from Student Body President senior Jack Kessler and Senior Class President Ryder Hendon, messages from administration, recognition of retiring teachers and recognition of students with a high GPA. Students wore medals and cords that represent different achievements. Each student walked across the stage to shake Principal Jason Peres’ hand and receive a diploma holder. To conclude the ceremony, the choir sang the school song one last time. Graduates then moved their tassel from left to right and tossed their caps in the air. Graduates embraced one another as family and friends made their way onto the field.
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5.20.24 SME Class of 2024 Graduation
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Senior Class President Ryder Hendon walks onto the stage to give his Student Oration speech. Photo by Clara Peters
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Student Body President senior Jack Kessler gives his welcome speech. Photo by Clara Peters
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Senior Emma Kuhlman stands as she is recognized as a National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholar. Photo by Clara Peters
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Senior Caroline Reiser walks onto the stage to receive her diploma. Photo by Caroline Martucci
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Senior David Allegri waves as he walks up the stage to receive his diploma. Photo by Clara Peters
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Senior Patrick Schaff approaches Tia Hurt after walking across the stage. Photo by Caroline Martucci
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Senior Nora Hill reacts to the audience after getting her diploma. Photo by Caroline Martucci
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Associate Principal Dr. Susan Leonard shakes hands with her daughter, senior Maggie Leonard, before giving her diploma. Photo by Clara Peters
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Senior Vivian Strack walks off the stage smiling after receiving her diploma. Photo by Clara Peters
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Senior Finan Marien-McManus smiles as he makes his way to the stage for his diploma. Marien-McManus wears a red sash to show he will be pursuing the NROTC Marine Option at the University of Kansas. Photo by Clara Peters
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Seniors David Allegri and Reese Algren toss their caps after the school song. Photo by Caroline Martucci
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Seniors Ginger Hawes and Jordan Pindell hug each other after graduating. Photo by Clara Peters
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Seniors Maggie Terlouw, Greta Hyde, Tessa Herring, Nora Herring, Georgie Frasier and Livy Neirmann pose for a group photo. Photo by Clara Peters
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Seniors Taylor Borchers, Ashley Zastrow, Laynie Manning, Bella Hakes and Ginger Hawes hug after the ceremony. Photo by Caroline Martucci
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Junior Charlotte Hardacre hugs senior German exchange student Victoria Beer after the graduation ceremony. Photo by Clara Peters
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Senior Lauren McGuire hugs her dad at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony. Photo by Amelie Wong
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Senior Marta Goldoni hugs juniors Hartley Graham and Sophia Griggs at the end of the graduation ceremony. Photo by Amelie Wong
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Student Body President Jack Kessler gives a speech to the graduating class. Photo by Amelie Wong
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Senior Sofia Wehner shakes hands with the admin after receiving her diploma. Photo by Amelie Wong
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Senior Isabella Murguia talks with senior Anson Tippie after the ceremony. Photo by Michael Yi
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Senior Patrick Schaff shakes hands with Board of Education President Mary Sinclair. Photo by Michael Yi
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The Senior Class of 2024 throws their hats up in the air at the end of the choir’s last performance of the school song. Photo by Michael Yi
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Seniors Emaline Handzel and Emma Thomas hug after the ceremony. Photo by Michael Yi
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Senior Luke Beil shakes hands with his friend’s older brother Skyler Cribb after the ceremony. Photo by Michael Yi
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