JUNE 3, 2009 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 17
Siren High School graduation 2009
The Siren High School Class of 2009 went through their graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon, May 31, at the school. The class was made up of 17 male and 11 female students for a total of 28 receiving their diplomas.
Emily Muus (L) has the honor of being the valedictorian of the Siren High School Class of 2009, with Allison Didier as the class salutatorian.
Siren 2009 graduates Amanda Bachman (L) and Jessica Tills gave each other a friendly hug. Bachman is moving with her family to Ohio. She has plans to major in journalism at Malone University in Canton, Ohio. Tills plans to attend study acting at college.
Siren graduating senior Tyler Johnson presented a flower to his mom, Dionne Johnson, during graduation at the school Sunday afternoon May 31. Tyler’s grandparents, Mary and Barry Stewart, and his little brother Daniel were watching the presentation.
Siren Class of 2009 Valedictorian Emily Muus sang “How You Live” during her message to the graduates, commenting that success is measured by how The Siren High School choir led by Theresa Muus and the band led by Bryn Anderson provided the they choose to live their lives. “Until we meet again, music for the graduation ceremony at the school Sunday, May 31. turn up the music!” Muus said in ending.
Photos by Nancy Jappe
The stage party for the 2009 Siren Graduation at the school Sunday, May 31, included district Administrator Scott Johnson, Principals Joe Zirngible and Jason Wilhelm (who gave the graduation address) and Michell Renberg, who presented the diplomas.
Siren High School past graduates Rudy and Ruth Mothes were named the 2009 recipients for the school’s Wall of Honor. The two are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Rudy has been active in church and civic groups. Ruth wrote news columns for the Inter-County Leader for 25 years. Both have been the powers-that-be behind the Siren Ballpark, tennis and basketball courts.