Cheers, tears and silly string: Du Quoin High School Class of 2018 says farewell
Here is a view of the Du Quoin High School Class of 2018 from the state fairgrounds grandstand.
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Senior band members perform 'Cantastic.' Pictured from left: Brogan Smith, Gabi Porter, Daniel Thompson, Delainey File, Abigel Alvarado, Madelyn Haggard, Katlyn Swallers and Summer Tucker.
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Senior Nathaniel Manning performs with the band one last time on the trombone.
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Avery Shivley, Tijana Williams, Samantha Shire, Colin Williams (arm on railing) Logan Whitley and Madison Whitley (leaning on stage) hang out in anticipation of the start of graduation.
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Hanna George flashes the peace sign at the Du Quoin High School commencement Saturday.
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Honor marshals Chloe Hill, Madison Worthington, Maddison Dorsey and Michael Lynd (back row) monitor the processional as the seniors are all smiles.
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Grace Haney, DHS class vice-president, delivers the welcome to family and friends at Saturday's commencement.
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From left: Valedictorians Delainy File, Summer Tucker, Hope Stewart and Emily Hamburger (speaking) addressed their classmates and well wishers.
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DHS grad Kaylee Aleshire smiles as she receives her diploma from school board president Mark Woodside.
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Superintendent Dr. Gary Kelly congratulates a very happy DHS grad, Kasey Messer.
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DHS grad Tevin Lee is all smiles as he shakes Assistant Principal Jeff Gossett's hand after receiving his diploma. Also pictured is Principal Matt Hickam.
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Principal Matthew Hickam performs the traditional moving of the tassel on Andrea Lopez.
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