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Both Copper Basin area high schools will be holding Commencement ceremonies this Friday, May 22.
Hayden High School seniors will enter Lalo Serrano Memorial Field to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance.”
The National Anthem will be by Shannon Lagunas followed by the Class Prayer offered by Kari Curtis and Maria Davis.
Mr. Gregorich is next on the program with greetings of welcome
Class Quotes will be recited by Nicholas Domiquez and Johnny Silva followed by the Class Poem presented by Thomas Burns. The Class History will be presented by Gabriel Mariscal and Thomas Burns and Ezkiel Bolterez and Antonio Medina with then present the Class Song
A special thank you will be said by Austin White and Guage Neal followed by the Salutatory Address by Gabriel Mariscal and Valedictory Address by Jacob Manriquez.
Presentation of the Class of 2015 will follow and the presentation of diplomas will be by Anna Guzman.
Ray High School graduates will enter Dave McFee Memorial Field to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by the Bearcat Band under the direction of Mark Weber
The National Anthem will be sung by Mikayla Seller and the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Sidney Chenoweth. The Invocation will be given by Brittany Patton and the Welcome and Introductions will be made by Principal Curt Cook.
The Student Council President’s Address by Elisia Romero is next on the program followed by the Valedictorians’ address by Sidney Chenoweth, Alex Willis, Sabrina Martinez, Derek Pacheco and Jacob Baca and the Salutatorian’s address by Alisa Molar.
Presentation of the Class of 2015 will follow and diplomas will be presented by members of the School Board.
The Tassel Exchange will be led by Sidney Chenoweth followed by the Benediction by Cheyanne Rodriguez.
The “Bearcat Fight Song” will end the program.
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