G raduation 2024
Tamaroa Grade School
Pinckneyville Junior High
St. Bruno Catholic
CCSD #204 School
Du Quoin Middle School
Du Quoin High School
Pinckneyville Community High School
including Elverado Junior High & High School,& Trico Junior High and High School
Du Quoin Middle School
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Parker
Wyatt Barnett Rylie
Alexander Armstrong
Bastable
Asbury
David
Constantine
Aubrey
Gage Brown
Boling
Powell Bautista
Bastien
Emma Cavins Brayli Cavins
Chase Burton Parker Brown
Reese DeHart Alivia Crain
Joshua Clover
Mya Charles
Knox Dublo
Adalyn Dorsey
Adam Dills
Khloe DeMarie
Brookelyn Emrich
Hannah Ellis
Deziree Ehler
Above Left: American Legion Award winners Kami Travis and Beckett File. Above
Perfect Attendance Award recipients Myai Melvin and Elle Hall.
Clarissa Dunn
Right:
Annabelle Foster Beckett File
Gabriella Fetterhoff
Jayden Endres
Elle Hall Mercedez Hale Gannyn Funk
Jayci Frampton
Dawson Harsy Layla Hamilton Lane Hamilton
Ella Hamburger
Gianna Iman
Cloey Hobbs
Ayden Henderson
Layton Hawkins
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Above Left: DMS Principal Denise Woodsides addresses the crowd. Above Center: Gannyn Funk delivers the welcoming address on behalf of the Class of 2024. Above Right: DMS Band Directors Award winner Beckett File.
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Du Quoin Education Association Award recipients Rylie Asbury, Gannyn Funk, Brookelyn Emrich, Reese DeHart and Violet Searby.
Laney Lawrence Brileah Lane
Cayden Lamczik
Aleiya King
Sara Lewis Jaylin Lewis
Logan Lee
Brayden Learned
Keegan McCollum
Max Maynor
Olivia Mason
Zachary Lyons
Clara Morgan Ruben Moore Makenna Milam Myai Melvin
Darius Pate
Addisyn Obertini
Ashton Nichols
Ava Nessa
Henry Ransom
Samantha Ramsey
Dean Broxton Pyron
Dylann Prather
Violet Searby Zaiden Savage Guadalupe Sanchez
Mabry Rider
Bruce Still Adrainne Soto Zayden Smith
Asiah Smith
Jaret Waters Haley Waller
Tach Vaughn
Kami Travis
Max Willliams Logan Williams
Jaynen Whitfield
Kyla White
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Above Left: Distinguished Student Service Award winner Gannyn Funk. Above Center: DMS graduate
Aubrey Bastien gets a hug from Principal Denise Woodsides. Above Right: DMS graduate Beckett File gets a handshake after receiving his diploma.
Du Quoin Middle School 8th Grade Promotion
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The Du Quoin Middle School graduating Class of 2024 poses for a group photo prior to the ceremony on May 21.
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Left: Distinguished Yearbook Award winners Reese DeHart and Gannyn Funk. Above Left: DMS graduate Reese DeHart delivers the Class of 2024 farewell. Above Right: DMS graduate Oakley Jones goes through the handshake line.
St. Bruno Catholic School Class of 2024
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The St. Bruno Catholic Class of 2024 presents flowers to their mothers.
St. Bruno Catholic School Class of 2024 valedictorian James Epplin delivers his address.
St. Bruno Catholic School graduates, from left, Greyson Degenhardt, James Epplin, Joshua Gale, Carson Meagher and Chrisoula Luthy pose next to their signs prior to their 8th grade graduation on May 11.
Father Carl Schrage delivers a prayer. Dennis Unverferth presents the graduating class of 2024.
Jeannie Bierman of the Daughters of the American Revolution presents the Youth Citizenship Award to James Epplin.
James Epplin is presented with the American Legion Award by Principal John Smith.
James Epplin is presented with the Valedictorian Award by St. Bruno Catholic School Principal John Smith.
Joshua Gale Carson Meagher Chrisoula Luthy
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Above: St. Bruno Catholic School Principal John Smith delivers the introduction as the graduates look on. Right: St. Bruno’s 8th grade graduates make their way to their seats at the start of the ceremony.
Pinckneyville Community
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Zoey Agnew Emily Baggett Talan Benbrook
Alexis Bird Lucas Bieser
Madison Braun Noah Bledsoe
Ava Adcock
Easton Clark Mason Crain
Jamison Dudek Baylee Feltmeyer Dagan Fleming
Tyler Fowlkes
William Forbes
Sofia Castellano
Zoey Frazer Skylar Frost Alexandra Gaines Autumn Gulley Norah Hagene
Tylar Helbig Rileigh Harris Coy Fox
Eddie Hough Aiden Hubler Bryna Jablonski
Katie Jackson Promise Jones
Jaedon Kellerman Lucas Kaiser
Bryan Hirte
Dylan Kempfer Harley Knight Karsen Konkel
Kris Kreger Gage Krone
Jase Lee Sadie Lacy
Kyle Kelly
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Chloe Leftwich Sydney Loos Clare Loos
High School Class
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of 2024
Caralin Numi
Makenna Newell
William Mayer
John Mucha Riley Mohr
Melani Onate
Jacob Lynch Logan Maxey
Hannah Patterson Harmonyanne Pestka Gabriel Pike Jaden Pitman
Kaitlyn Rains
Parker Reeves John Raney
Dolton Parrish
Justin Ritter Robert Rivet Aaron Rixman Briana Roberts Caleb Russell
Michaela Skorch
Jalia Schoonover
Karlee Reyes
Jacob Smith Lance Sronce Braxton Stell
Jonah Tanner Isaac Teel
Logan Tilley Layla Thies
Hunter Smith
Wyatt Tritschler Austin Waldron Mattie Watkins Jacksen Weatherford
Zachary Weatherford
Jonah Winter Glenn Westley
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Pinckneyville Community High School Graduation
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Above: PCHS Principal Haven Hicks presents the Class of 2024. Right: Kris Kreger, Class of 2024 president, delivers the welcoming address.
Above: Junior usher
Alyssa Brokering leads graduates down the steps toward their seats in Thomas Gym.
Left: Rileigh Harris shakes hands with Board of Education member John Morgan.
Below: PCHS 2024 graduates prepare to recieve their diplomas.
Left: Summa Cum Laude speaker Coy Fox speaks at graduation. Above: Superintendent Dr. Gary Kelly speaks at graduation.
The PCHS Concert Band, led by Director Amber Nichols, performs “Chasing Sunlight.”
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Above Left: Pictured are Magna Cum Laude graduates Easton Clark, William Forbes, Norah Hagene, Kathryn Jackson, Clare Loos, Caralin Numi, Karlee Reyes, Caleb Russell and Jacob Smith. Above Right: Pictured are Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 4.0 or higher) graduates Ava Adcock, Coy Fox, Autumn Gulley, Aiden Hubler, Kris Kreger, Melani Onate and Jalia Schoonover.
Ushers Layla Yates and Alyssa Brokering assist graduates during the ceremony.
Pinckneyville Community High School Graduation
Pinckneyville 2024 Baccalaureate Service
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Members of the Class of 2024 listen to the baccalaureate message.
Above Left: Class of 2024 Class President Kris Kreger reads from the Book of John, verses 3 through 6. Above Right: Class of 2024 Vice President Ava Adcock reads from the Book of John, verses 7 through 10.
Above Left: The Pinckneyville Community High School Class of 2024 makes their way to their seats at First Baptist Church during the baccalaureate service on May 5. The PCHS Class of 2024 waits for the baccalaureate service to start. Above Right: The PCHS Class of 2024 waits for the baccalaureate service to start.
The Pinckneyville Community High School graduation took place in Duster Thomas Gym on May 19.
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Left: First Baptist Church’s Larry Pfau leads the congregation through “Because He Lives.” Above: First Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Jay Lowder speaks to those assembled.
Above: Class of 2024 Secretary Mattie Watkins reads from the Book of John, verses 11 through 14. Right: Dr. Andrew Forbes delivers the baccalaureate message.
The PCHS select chorus performs “I Dream a World.”
Du Quoin High School Graduation Bethel Lutheran Preschool Graduation
Bethel Lutheran Preschool (699 W Main Street, Du Quoin) on Saturday, May 18 at 3:00 pm. The children sang the Lords Prayer, Jesus Loves Me, and a mix of classic Sesame Street songs. The children were then presented with their certificates/diplomas. After the program, the children and their families enjoyed refreshments in our preschool room. Above: Pictured are Raia Farthing, Aaron James Kellerman, Declan Colp, Creed Skelton, Iris Pulke, Quinn Wadkins, Huxley French, Amanda Ransom(Preschool Director/Teacher), Ezra Lombardo and Hadley Bard (not pictured.) Moving to kindergarten this August are Raia Farthing, Aaron James Kellerman, Declan Colp, Creed Skeleton and Iris Pulke. Photos by Shelby Farthing - SL Photography.
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Above Left: DHS graduate Eli Maynor receives a handshake from Assistant Principal Zach Jones after receiving his diploma. Above Right: DHS graduate Trent Mazur adjusts his tassel as he makes his way back to his seat after getting
congratulatory handshake
from
Assistant Principal Zach Jones.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2024 from the staff at the Pat
NCHS Class of 1972 Stephanie
DHS Class of 1992 Amanda Holmes DHS Class of 1997
Pete Spitler Brehm Preparatory Class of 1997
Bathon
Waller
Trico Class of 1987
Jeff Egbert
Above Left: DHS graduate Kallie Oestreicher has her tassel moved over, signifying she has graduated, by Assistant Principal Zach Jones. Oestreicher is the first DHS graduate to earn both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree at graduation. Above Right: DHS Class of 2024 President Daisy Long gives her welcoming address.
Du Quoin High School
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The DHS Class of 2024 poses for a group photo prior to its graduation ceremony on May 17. 900 S JEFFERSON AVE. • DU QUOIN, IL 62832 (618) 542-2477 ROY MITCHELL POST #647 Du Quoin American Legion
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Above Left: DHS Assistant Principal Zach Jones adjusts the tassel of Conor Gross. Above Right: Grand Juhl gives DHS Assistant Principal Zach Jones a hug.
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Congratulations Class of 2024! You’ve come so far already, and we’re excited to see how far you’ll go! As you move on to your next chapter, remember there are many people in your hometown who are cheering you on. Always believe in yourself and your ability to make things happen. If you can do that, anything is possible.
Above Left: Keira Gibbs walks back to her seat after receiving her diploma. Above Center: Kiera Harris shakes hands with DHS Assistant Principal Zach Jones.
Above Right: Landyn Lawrence points at supporters in the crowd.
Above: DHS Class of 2024 coValedictorian Patrick “P.J.” Winters gives his speech. Right: DHS Class of 2024 co-Valedictorian Sam Vancil speaks during the ceremony.
DHS Principal Eric Kirkpatrick delivers the introduction during the graduation ceremony.
Above Left: DHS Salutatorian Claire Rose is recognized during the graduation ceremony. Above Right: Hannah Giese shakes hands with and has her tassel switched sides by DHS Assistant Principal Zach Jones.
Du Quoin High School
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Hannah Bartnicki
Trevor Carson Benes
Greyson Benson David Micah Bower
Nic’Kalen Brown
Bobby Bandur
Garret Kiefer
Leigha Kroeger
Hannah Kelley
Kiaja Johnson Taegan Johnson
Brayden Jokisch Clementine Jones
Karah Lou Cashion
Mathew Cavins
Kennedy Chou Jace Colvin
Eli Conner
Gideon Logan Burke
Tristan Crook
Ray-Leeah Davis
Rylie Day Reagan Dorsey
Adriana Dunn
Grace Cook
Aaron Fikuart
Cameron Ford
Carly Frampton Reich Frech Jayden Fred
Isabella Ehler
Morgan Fred Addison Galbraith
Sydney Galbraith
Kiera Gibbs
Hannah Giese
Matelyn Fred
Conor Gross Kiera Harris
Chandler Harrison Jackson Harsy
Grace Hill
Mikah Gillespie
Da’Marion Johnson
Julissa Holt
Caleb Justice Drake Juhl Mackenzie Jones
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Landyn Lawerence
Madison Lee
Daisy Long Eli Maynor Summer McIntosh
Madison Lacey
Lainey Miller
Tyler Moore
Marah Morgan Elijah Nehring
Olivia Numi
Jeremy Messer
Aaron Olivares
Bailey Pearl Lilli Reams
Cayden Rector
Michael Rector
Kallie Oestreicher
Cooper Rice Wyatt Ritter
Gavin Rogers Hailey Rogers
Caroline Romani
McKinley Rider
Jacob Rose
Clayton Sanders
Dakotah Santos Erin Scronce
Ellie Searby
Claire Rose
Dylan Shelton
Haylee Sizemore Jaelyn Smith Trelin Smith Caleb Snyder
Anna Rose Sheehan
Hayleigh Wallace Camden Walker
Garret Vonderhide
Kallie Stevenson Carly Strauss Jamorion Suggs Kayla Thomas Tiyon Bardo Spiller
Carley Somers
Samuel Vancil Katlin Tripp
Savannah Tincher
Du Quoin High School Class of 2024
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Church on May 11 prior to its baccalaureate service.
The Du Quoin High School Class of 2024 poses on the steps of Du Quoin First
Baptist
Joe Wood Patrick Winters
Avery Webb Ashtyn Weeks
Donavin Weihl Jaykri Whitfield Ashlyn Waters
Camden Waller
Dwayne Wilmington Brooklyn Willis
Virginia Williams
To Our Daisy You are a natural-born leader that is meant to do great things. Adventure Awaits. Your family is super-proud of you. McKinley & Mabry! Enjoy this next chapter in College and High School! Love, Mom & Dad Congratulations, Pay your bills and be nice to people. Cooper Rice, 1453 S. Washington Street Du Quoin, IL 62832 Congratulations & Best Wishes to the Class of 2024 We wish you all the best as you embark on your journey ahead.
Not pictured Aubrey Kremer
DHS Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Service
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Left: Claire Rose reads the invocation. Above Left: Daisy Long delivers the welcoming address. Above Center: Lainey Miller delivers a scripture reading, Jeremiah 29:11 and Deuteronomy 31:6. Above Right: Madison Lacey reads a poem, “Life After Graduation” by Joseph T. Renaldi.
Above Left: Aaron Fikuart delivers a scripture reading, James 1:2-6 and Corinthians
13:
1-7. Above Center: Sam Vancil delivers a scripture reading, Proverbs 3:5-8. Above Right: Liberty Church Pastor Hank Fulk speaks the message. Right: McKinley Rider delivers the closing prayer.
outside the church after the services on May
Above Left: Students stand during the 2024 DHS Baccalureate Service. Above Right: Students, friends and family stand
11 at First Baptist Church in Du Quoin.
CCSD 204 School Class of 2024
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Aubrey Keller Kinlee Howell
Serenity
Carlson
Levi Knapp
Kyra Hill Hunter Duvardo
Eloise Hester-Kelly
Jessi Baggett
Addison Robinson Rori Reagan Naomi Lewis Brylee Russell Claire Numi Maggie Niedbalski
Gage Kremer
Jace Buza
Above Left: Addy Robinson is presented with the Valedictorian award by Principal/Superintendent Jerry Travelstead. Above Right: Addy Robinson delivers her Valedictorian address.
Jace Buza receives the Perfect Attendance certificate.
204 8th
Jase Valentine Samuel Weatherford
Grade Graduation Jace Buza receives the Pinckneyville American Legion Daffron-Presswood Post 2504
Award. Eloise Hester-Kelly receives the
Pinckneyville American Legion Daffron-Presswood Post
2504 Award.
Addy Robinson receives the Daughters of the American Revolution Beaucoup Creek Chapter Award.
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Rori Reagan is presented with the Principal’s Award by Principal/Superintendent Jerry Travelstead.
Above Left: Class of 2024 Salutatorian Maggie Niedbalski speaks during the graduation ceremony. Above Right: Maggie Niedbalski is presented with the Salutatorian Award by Principal/Superintendent Jerry Travelstead. She was also presented the Jim Burnes Leadership Award.
Left: Pinckneyville 204 Principal/Superintendent Jerry Travelstead honors teacher Dianna Fulk, who is retiring after 23 years. Fulk primarily taught 5th grade, but also taught 8th grade math for a few years. Travelstead said Fulk was also a very strong teacher of reading. Above: The Pinckneyville 204 Class of 2024 tosses their caps at the end of the graduation ceremony.
Tamaroa Grade School Class of 2024
Tamaroa 2024 Graduation
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Above Left: Leanna Gray and Pam Urban of the Daughters of the American Revolution present Jayce Pierce with the DAR’s Youth Citizenship Award. Above Center: Beta Club Member of the Year Amy Mayer. Above Right: Beta Club Member of the Year Ayler Keller. Right: Beta Club Service Award recipient Jayden Beverly.
Above Left: The Tamaroa Grade School Class of 2024 tosses their caps in celebration after the graduation ceremony. Above Center: Beta Club Service Award recipient Max Doerflein. Above Right: Beta Club Service Award recipient Alivia Lovelady.
Alivia Lovelady Ayler Keller
Abrianna Booker Abbygail Jollie
Max Doerflein
Amy Mayer Wyatt Belfiore Jayden Bevely
Jayce Pierce
The Tamaroa Grade School Class of 2024 switches their tassels over to signify they have graduated.
Above Left: Presidential Physical Fitness Award recipients Ayler Keller and Alivia Lovelady. Above Center: National BETA Club award recipients Xzavier Woodside (Certificate of Service) and Alivia Lovelady (Certificate of Leadership). Above Right: Outstanding Artist Award recipients, from left, Abbygail Jollie, Amy Mayer, Alivia Lovelady, Jayden Beverly and Jayce Pierce. Right: Beta Club Member of the Year Abrianna Booker.
Conner Pitman Xzavier Woodside
Above Left: Beta Club Service Award recipient Xzavier Woodside. Above Center: Beta Club Service Award
recipient Jayce Pierce. Above Right: Beta Club Member of the Year Abbygail Jollie.
Elkville High School Class of 2024
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High
Elkville 2024 Junior
Graduates
Johnathan Haun
Daniel Evans
Jaysa Buser
Charles Clark
Braxton Cervantes
Layla Hensgen
Riley Bandur Renee Burgess
Emily Goodwin Grace Godoyo
Issaac Craig
Malachi Glaum
Levi Davis
Kirstin Halley
Landon Caraker Rosa Caulk
Anniston Thompson Eva Shearer
Kayla Parini
Joshua Ruiz-Santia
Elizabella Rector
Payton Toms
Nicholas Hodges Ty Kreid
Ellie Tretter Isaiah Velasquez
Kantyn Kimmel
Harmonie Keibler
Luke Hunziker
Jake Jones
Lola Johson-Rockey
Carson Knupp
Reis Hartman Ryan Hester
Isabel Sherman Jaden Perryman
Deric Sarensen
Gavin Roberts
Auna McClure
Lilyana Mitchell
Ellie Yates
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Liam Brand Madalynn Brehm Elih Bruce Kadence Bruno Breannah Busch
Jayro Cosme Ian Callihan
Dylan Brammeier
Thayer Kellerman Cole Lacy Austin Lynch Wyatt Mathis Laban McConachie
Chaz McKenzie Josh McGlinn
Sasha Kellems
Liam Miller Blake Mitchell Sydney Mohr
Bailey Morgan Maria Onate
Gabriel Rednour Teagan Plumlee
Gabriel Mendoza
Peyton Rixmann Payten Roseberry Floritza Santiago Ian Shockley Lucy VanHoorebeke
Caden Zachery Hailey Yackle
Lilyth Hackworth Brody Harsy Mary Henseler McKenna Hock Briley Hug
Joshua Johnson Hayden Hug
Shaun Gulley
Layden Delp Sallie Eisenhauer Aaron Farlow Abigail Ferman Alec Forbes
Rhyan Gothard William Froemling
RJ Degler
The PJHS Class of 2024 celebrates the completion of its graduation ceremony.
Pinckneyville Junior High School 8th Grade Graduation
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Above Left: Dylan Brammeier walks toward his seat as the graduation ceremony begins. Above Center: Laban McConachie gets a hug from his mother, Pinckneyville Elementary School principal and PJHS Athletic Director Brittany McConachie. Above Right: Laban McConachie is presented with the Most Outstanding Student Award by Kyle Smith. Below: PJHS Principal Mark Rohlfing delivers remarks.
Congratulations 2024 Graduates!
Maria Onate is presented with the American Legion Certificate of School Award by PJHS Principal Mark Rohlfing.
from Perry County Sheriff Chad I. Howard and Staff
Aaron Farlow is presented with the American Legion Certificate of School Award by PJHS Principal Mark Rohlfing.
Kadence Bruno is presented with the Most Outstanding Student Award by Kyle Smith.
The PJHS Chorus performs during the school’s 8th grade graduation ceremony.
Trico Junior High School Class of 2024
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Adriana Sheridan Hailey Schneider Logan Robinson
Alex Salamanca Piper Rodewald Tyson Simms
Maddax Rees Leila Reiman
Mason
Hayden Piersol Kaylee Neville
Deierra Moore Dixie Murray Sawyer Moore Kaisen Queen
Meade Cheyann Moore
Aubrey
Triniti Carlson Jaden
Jayci Casten Jason
Alexandra
Tess Bourgeois
Colton Cottom
Coleman
Clover
Cruz
Pineda Alvarado
Ezekiel
Morgan
Allison
Lily
Natalie
Markus
Jayla Hammel
Gerler
Durham
Froehle
Ebers Albany Hart
Dagner
Diedrich
Annabella King Lexiss Keller
Alayna Holland
Austin Jacquez Jace Iman
Javin Kobus
Blayden Hartke Willow Fry Hohgrefe
Kayln Maynard Lucas Mathis Flavio Marquez
Brandon Pineda Martinez Jacob Martin
Cheyenne McDonald
Aliviah Lawrence Cierra Macke
Mason Wooley
Justin
Luke
Diana
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Trico High School Class of 2024
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Katelyn Allen Kadyn Bernaix Kyler Bowerman Kaylynn Bowerman
Fiona Buker Justin Busch Cody Chapman Zachary Compton Robert Cooper
Briana Dagner Taylor Cottom
Christopher Bramlett
Kaleb Dillow Krieghton Downen McKenzie Ebers
Landon Essick Jones Reagan Fager
Adam Gamache Chase Gale
Shannan Davis
David Grau Brady Heins Haven Hinkle
Mia Jimenez Olivia Jokerst
Jocey Kalmas Landon Jones
Nadia Goodman
Autumn Kennedy Cali Klausing Mason Kranawetter Wyatt Krause Mason Lambert Blaiden Lewis Timber Lepper
Zoey Kellerman
James Manis Zachory Millmann Brock Naile
Tessa Nehrt Sara Newton
Paxten Sidener Noah Owen
Cynthia Macke
Alexis Stroub Paige Thies
Weston Westerman Josie Wettig Lydia Williamson
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