2021 GRADUATION AT TURNER HIGH SCHOOL

 

May 26, 2021

Senior Class of 2021: Austin Welsh, Shane Kimmel, Brooke Reed, Shyan Krass, Connor Van Valkenburg, and Brandy Calvert.

The Turner School held its Commencement Exercises this past Saturday at the High School gymnasium. It was such a wonderful celebration, especially after not being allowed to hold an official exercise last year due to the pandemic. Both eighth grade and Senior High graduated. Shyan Krass gave the welcome followed by the introduction of the guest speaker, Mrs. Darci Ammen, given by Austin Welsh. Mrs. Ammen gave a superb Commencement Address. They Seniors did a rose ceremony, which entailed presenting roses to specific guests of the audience. Mr. Tony Warren, Superintendent, introduced both the Co-Valedictorians, Brooke Reed and Brandy Calvert. Following that, the Seniors prepared and showed a slide show, which included photos from each student from over the years leading up to graduation. It was certainly a touching show. School Counselor, Mr. James Hodgson, recognized those students who received scholarships. Those who were presented scholarships were:

Brandy Calvert: National Guards with Petroleum Supply Specialist

Brooke Reed: Horatio Alger: $10,000, Triangle Telephone: $1,000, Big Flat Electric: $500, MSU-N Merits: $1500, A&M Aviation: $500.

Shane Kimmel: North Arizona Scholarship: $20,000.

Shyan Krass: Big Flat Electric: $500, MSU-N Skylight: $2000, MSU-Legend: $2000, full ride to play Skylight Basketball at MSU-N.

Mr. Tony Warren announced the eighth grade graduates. They were Tate Frederick Beck, Johannas Richard "J.R." Brown, Modesty Jane Chamberlain, Cassidy Jane Grabofsky, Meredian Lydell King-Snider, Carson Daniel Maloney, and Caleb Jordan Zellmer. Class colors were Turquoise and White. Their motto was "Life is like a box of Chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." - Forrest Gump.

he Graduating Eighth Grade Class was back Row: Carson Maloney, Caleb Zellmer, Tate Beck, JR Brown. Front Row: Cassidy Grabofsky, Meredian King-Snider, Modesty Chamberlain.

Class flower was Sunflowers and Wheat, while their class song was, "Welcome to Earth Third Rock from the Sun" by Joe Diffie.

Trustee Chairman, Mr. Shawn Beck, presented the Diplomas.

Then the 2021 Senior Class graduates were presented. Mr. Shawn Beck presented these diplomas as well. They were: Brandy Dae Calvert, Shane Patrick Kimmel, Shyan Lorin Krass, Brooke Lyn Reed, Connor James Van Valkenburg, and Austin James Welsh.

Their class colors were Red, White, and Blue. Class Motto was, "God placed the best things in life, on the other side of fear." -Will Smith

Their Class Flower was a Red Rose while their Class Song was "More Than My Hometown"- Morgan Wallen

The Farewell Address was done by Shane Kimmel, followed by the recessional of the classes of 2021 and 2025. It was great to meet and greet both graduating classes. A wonderful supper was held downtown by the parents of the Class of 2021.

 
 

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