Perry County Weekly-Press 2022 Graduation Section

Graduation 2022 Special Edition

Pinckneyville Junior High

St. Bruno Catholic

Tamaroa Grade School

CCSD #204 School

Du Quoin Middle School

Du Quoin High School

Pinckneyville Community High School including Elverado Junior High and High School & Trico High school

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Du Quoin Middle School

Mason Abel

Blake Asbury

Jordan Beard

Gavin Beltz

Thatcher Beltz

Johnathan Brown

Tavia Butler-Williams

Makenzie Campanella

Lucy Eubanks

Collin Feltmeyer

Landen Fortner

Tristan Frech

Addison Funk

Brennan Gilliam

Adrianna-Paige Gossman

Ava Gregory

Craig House

Isis Huffman

Kenadie Hutchens

Adison Ichou

Alayna Iman

Hunter Jones

Jeremiah Jones

Najjar Khalil

Christopher Monroe

Keelan Morgan

Serenity Morgan

Paige Mugford

Kayden Neff

Ruby Pate

Shelby Pearl

Hallie Provart

Jaystin Scholebo

Mackenzie Schreder

Hailey Sheldon

Noah Siefert

Haylen Sisson

Loni Smith

Chelsea Sparks

Brayden Stacey

Chase Tritschler

Breanna Turpin

Jameson Vanzandt

Chloe Webb

Gage Williams

Pictured is the Du Quoin Middle School graduating Class of 2022.

Briar E. Crain

Layne Pyron

Congratulations

Zachary Tilley!

We are proud of you!

Love, Mom & Dad

Love,

Congratulations Layne! Good luck in high school!

Grandpa Ron, Grandma Terri, Aunt Linz, Tyler, Laryssa, Jimmy, and Kelly

Congratulations, Briar E. Crain! We are all so proud of you! You are an amazing young man. Always dedicated and devoted to your school work. Keep up the good work. We as your parents are so excited to see what the future has in store for you.

Xoxo Love, Dad, Mom and Livy

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Class of 2022

Mallory Cashion

Thomas Clark

Logan Coleman

Jaxson Colvin

Briar Crain

Justice Davis

Raymond Davis

Amir Dupre’-Grant

Tyden Griffith

Laken Gross

Justin Harsy

Owen Harsy

Raina Hawkins

Kennedy Helbig

Olivia Helbig

Teresa Holt

Hailie Kiechler

Nevaeh Kirchner

Davis Lutes

Hayden Maleski

Hunter Martin

Nevaeha McClanahan

Xander McCollum

Annalyse McNail

Layne Pyron

Blake Rice

Braelyn Rice

Reagan Rodely

Mason Rohach

Micah Rose

Aiden Rutter

Grace Saucier

Steven Still

Ethan Stowers

Bryce Sullivan

Trey Sullivan

Sage Tanksley

Jackson Taylor

Chloe Tegel

Zachary Tilley

Not pictured: Adin Lively Lucas Miller Xayden Rose Wesley Spurlock

Lawrence Williams III

Thomas Williams

Addison Willis

Trai Wiswell

Nikaley Ybarra

Members of the Du Quoin Middle School Class of 2022 take their seats at the start of the ceremony.

Layne Pyron

Good Luck on Your Journey!

Congratulations to All of This Year’s Grads!

We’re so proud of you!

Congratulations!

We love you!

Love, Dad, Kasey, and Maura

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Du Quoin Middle School 8th Grade Promotion

Left: Du Quoin Middle School Principal Aaron Hill speaks during the ceremony. Above Far Left: Kenadie Hutchens gives welcoming remarks. Above Center Left: Annalyse McNail receives an award for one year of perfect attendance. Above Center Right: Chloe Webb received the Distinguished Yearbook Award. Above Far Right: Justice Davis received the Band Director’s Award.

Above Left: Pictured are the recipients of plaques for earning the highest GPA of their class: Reagan Rodely, Najjar Khalil, Noah Siefert, Haylen Sisson and Breanna Turpin. Above Center: Reagan Rodely received the Distinguished Student Service Merit Award. Above Right: Raina Hawkins and Najjar Khalil both received an American Legion School Award.

Left: Chloe Webb gives closing remarks. Above Left: Trace Williams makes his way through the handshake line. Above Center: Steven Still shakes hands with District 300 Board of Education President Brian Rodely. Above Right: Johnathan Brown looks for his family after receiving his certificate.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Pinckneyville Community High School Graduation

The Pinckneyville Community High School graduating class of 2022.

Above: Keith Hagene gives his last speech as Superintendent of Pinckneyville Community High School. Right: Senior Jessie Pyatt welcomes the Senior Class of 2022.

Above: Principal Tony Wilson opens the graduation ceremony with a brief speech. Right: Daisi Mucha and Chloe Loos give the Summa Cum Laude speech during the graduation ceremony.

Left: Clayton Bathon shakes hands with District 101 School Board member Curtis Miller after receiving his diploma.

Above: Alexis Degler stops for a photograph after receiving her diploma.

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Senior Class Vice President Aubrey Lemmon and Senior Class SecretaryTreasurer Kassidy Lee call the names of their fellow students to receive their diplomas. Photos by Erica Loos.

PCHS Summa Cum Laude. Photo by Dan Herbst.

Congratulations Graduates!

Hats off to the hardworking Class of 2022!

We wish you continued success as you turn the page to an exciting new chapter.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Pinckneyville Community Nile Adcock

Brooke Alspach

Phoenix Alvis

Ethan Baggett

Aliyah Barnett

Benton Bates

Clayton Bathon

Dylan Bledsoe

Holden Clark

Jacob Clark

Jayden Clark

Carsyn Cowley

Robert Dalton

Abbigail Dascotte

Alexis Degler

Molly Doerflein

Lindsey Geffers

Madison Geffers

Carson Harris

Kylie Harvey

Hayden Hepburn

Dylan Hewitt

Ashlee Hirsch

Cheyanne Hofmeister

Jeremiah Kelly

Ashley Kempfer

Abby Kuberski

Taylor Kurtz

Cagney Kwiatkowski

Connor Lacy

Delaynie Lee

Kassidy Lee

Riley Maxey

Drake McElvain

Carley Miller

Landon Millikin

William Moll

Daisi Mucha

Jason Niedbalski

Evin Olson

Colton Pulke

Jessie Pyatt

Israel Queen

William Rainey

Preston Reeves

James Reiman

Emma Rice

Duke Riggins

Kayden Skurat

Bailey Smith

Ethan Smith

Aubrey Speers

Jenna Stotlar

Annabelle Suchomski

Vaden Szczepanski

Lily Tanner

Dawson Wynn

Clayton Bathon Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

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So very proud of you, Anna!

Love, Mom, Dad & Kevin

Holden Hutchcraft

We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into an amazing young man. We are so very proud of you, Holden Isaiah!

Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations, Clayton!

Love, Nana & Papa

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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High School Class of 2022

Zoey Brammeier

Cody Brand

Emma Brehm

Skyler Brehm

Nicholas Brooks

Matthew Brown

Tamara Castleberry

Emma Cheek

Madison Dunmyer

Kenton Epplin

Bailey Essary

Donnie Fosnock

Emma Francis

Chase Furlow

Joshua Geary

Tyler Geary

Vanessa Holton

Kaleb Hubler

Collier HuntBernaix

Jonas Huntley

Kailee Hurst

Holden Hutchcraft

Joseph Iaccino

Hunter Jones

Aubrey Lemmon

Treyton Leonard

Terran Lindner

Jonathon Linze

Abigail Loos

Chloe Loos

Colten Loos

Daniel Martin

Jenna Opp

Jordan Otto

Noah Overbey

James Owens

Gabriel Paredes

Cheyanne Pauley

Ryan Presutti

Nathaniel Pryor

Haley Ruffino

Hattie Rulevish

Abel Runyon

Tayshawn Russel

Owen Saylor

Breyona Schandl

Namen Schimpf

William Schubert

Natalie Vestal

Alexia Warden

Braeden White

Cooper Wildermuth

Maddie Williams

David Woodcock

Shawn Woodside

Madelyn Wright

Israel Queen Can’t wait to see what the future holds! Proud of you every day!

Love, Mom & Dad

Jimmie, the world is yours. Live your best life. Dream big. Stand strong. We are proud of you!

Love always,

Mom & Dad

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C o n g rat s, H o l d e n !

Good luck at McKendree!

Love, Madelynn

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Pinckneyville Community High School Graduation

The Pinckneyville Community High School graduating class of 2022 assembled during their graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 22.

Taylor Kurtz, after shaking hands with District 101 School Board member Jennifer Robb, makes her way back to her seat.

District 101 School Board member Curtis Miller congratulates Jenna Opp during the graduation ceremony on May 22.

Cheyanne Pauley shakes hands with District 101 School Board member Lisa Stanton as she makes her way through the congratulatory line.

Curtis Miller hands Jessie Pyatt her diploma and shakes her hand in congratulations.

Lisa Stanton hands Molly Doerflein her diploma and congratulates her on graduation day.

Nile Adcock stops to pose for a photo after receiving his diploma.

Phoenix Alvis shakes hands with Jennifer Robb after receiving his diploma on Sunday, May 22.

Ethan Bagget exchanges a congratulatory hand shake with Curtis Miller during the graduation ceremony.

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Above Left: District 101 School Board member Greg Bigham congratulates Benton Bates with a handshake. Above Right: Zoey Brammeier smiles as she makes her way to the end of the congratulatory line. Right: Skyler Brehm shakes hands with Curtis Miller after receiving his diploma.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Pinckneyville 2022 Baccalaureate Service

Richard Degler, Youth Director at Holts Prairie Baptist Church, offers the Invocation at the Pinckneyville Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, May 15.

Above Left: PCHS Senior Class President William Rainey reads Proverbs 27:6, 9-10. Above Center: Aubrey Lemmon, Senior Class Vice-President, reads John 15:1213. Above Right: Kassidy Lee, Senior Class Secretary-Treasurer, reads John 3:16. Photos by Erica Loos.

Above Left: Rev. Collin Hirsch gives the Baccalaureate Message during the evening service. Above Right: Rev. Jason Eisele delivers the Benediction prior to the closing of the Baccalaureate Service. Right: Pinckneyville High School graduates attend the Baccalaureate service at First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 15.

Above Left: The PCHS choir performs during the service on Sunday. Above Right: Students congregate outside of the First Baptist Church after the conclusion of their Baccalaureate Service. Photos by Erica Loos.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Du Quoin High School Graduation

The Du Quoin High School Class of 2022 gets their class picture taken prior to the May 20 graduation ceremony on Van Metre Field. All graduates wore orange and red ribbons in honor of 2020 Herrin High School graduate Chance Karnes, who passed away in a May 14 car crash in Monroe County a day after his 20th birthday while on his way to a wedding reception with the bride and groom.

The Du Quoin High School Class of 2022 tosses their mortar boards after the conclusion of the May 20 graduation ceremony.

DHS co-Valedictorian Grace Alongi delivers her speech as the other Class of 2022 co-valedictorians (back row from left), Landen Swiney, Brenna Provart, Olivia Phillips, Sophie Miller, Lauren Heape, Aubrey Harris, Olivia Dill, Maddie Decker and Laney Beltz wait their turn to speak.

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Above Left: Thomas Brantley adjusts his Student Senate sash after receiving his diploma. Above Right: Ian Carver receives a hug from DHS Assistant Principal Denise Woodsides.

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Above Left: DHS senior Addi Darnell smiles as she returns to her seat after receiving her diploma. Above Right: Tyler Gassel smiles for the camera as he returns to his seat.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Du Quoin High School Graduation

Above: Mortar board designs included elaborate artwork, catchy slogans, future careers and even Bible verses.

Right: All of the students’ mortar board designs for the graduation ceremony had to be pre-approved by administration.

Above Left: DHS Principal Tim McChristian speaks during the ceremony. Above Right: DHS Class of 2022 President Jalynn Wood delivers opening remarks.

Above: Du Quoin High School graduates take their seats prior to the May 20 ceremony.

Left: DHS coSalutatorians Gage Morgenstern (left) and Lilly Nevill (right) look at each other as they are recognized.

Above Left: DHS co-Salutatorian Lexandra “Lexi” Cobin is recognized. Above Right: Grace Alongi poses for the camera after receiving her diploma.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Above Left: Lauren Heape stops for a photo with her diploma. Above Right: A happy Sophie Miller poses with her diploma.

Congratulations Graduates!

Above Left: DHS senior Sophie Miller smiles for the camera after receiving her diploma. Above Right: Abbi Mocaby shakes hands with District 300 school board member Crystal Harsy.

This is a time for celebrating all your achievements, preparing for a future and embracing a world full of possibilities. We wish you all the best!

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Trevor Aguiniga

Grace Alongi

Louis Andrade

Tyler Asbury

Laney Beltz

Carli Bishop

Jacob Coleman

Nate Colvin

Anthony Crain

Korbin Cranford

Mya Cross

Diego Cruz

Hunter Douglas

Paul Dunklin

Joseph Eiserman IV

Emma Fischer

Faith Ford

Savannah Fronek

Lauren Heape

Blair Helbig

Ethan Hill

Dyamond Hilliard

Nhu Ho

Caden Hutchens

Donovan Lohman

Madison Matthews

Avrey McClanahan

Chloe McGrew

Brayden McKinnies

Brycen McMurray

William Moore

Gage Morgenstern

Waylon Mydler

Lilly Nevill

Elijah Peterson

Olivia Phillips

Jake Rogers

Tequila Rose

Tailer Simmons

Brylee Sizemore

Gage Sizemore

Haydan Sizemore

Maddie Stevenson

Adriana Stewert

Klohe Stroud

We wish you luck in the future and we can’t wait for your first album to come out!

Love,

Thomas Brantley

Mom, Dad, Allison, Grandma Pam, Grandpa Wilson & Grandma Thea

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Thomas Brantley

Ella Brock

Nicholas Brown Jr.

Ian Carver

Brian Cathcart Jr.

Lexandra Cobin

Adalyn Darnell

Drake Davis

Madison Decker

Hailey Dickey

Olivia Dill

Aaron Dorsey

Alexis George

Lylee Gibbs

Evan Gosnell

Eli Halstead

Aubrey Harris

Braden Harsy

Olivia James

Lexie Jones

Zachary Jones

Gabriel Kelly

Brady Knapp

David Lee

Will Meadows

Anaida Melendez

Dillion Merkel

Sophie Miller

Abbigale Mocaby

Armando Molina

Brenna Provart

Jonah Provart

Bryce Ray

Dena Rendleman

Ryleigh Ridgeway

Liera Roe

Alexus Smith

Emily Smith

Jaden Smith

Nathan Smith

Traijon Smith

Macie Spurlock

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Lylee Gibbs

Landen Swiney

Erica Taylor

Mylee Walker

Congratulations, Lylee!!

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Du Quoin High School Class of 2022

Brent Wallace

Maurice Washington

Malia Webb

Samuel Webb

Jacob Williams

Savannah Williams

Jalynn Wood

Matthew Worthington

Lucas Wright

Calvin Wynn

Kayla Williams

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The Du Quoin High School Class of 2022 poses for a group photo prior to its Baccalaureate service at First Baptist Church on May 15.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

DHS Class of 2022 Baccalaureate Service

Above Far Left: DHS senior Landen Swiney delivers the invocation. Above Center Left: DHS senior Addi Darnell delivers welcoming remarks. Above Center Right: DHS senior Sophie Miller gives a scripture reading. Above Far Right: DHS senior Avrey McClanahan reads a chosen segment of scripture.

Above Left: Lexi Cobin reads a poem at the service. Above Right: Olivia Phillips reads her chosen portion of scripture.

Members of the DHS Class of 2022 take their seats as the Baccalaureate service begins.

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Above Left: Aubrey Harris performs a poem reading. Above Right: Lilly Nevill reads from scripture. Below Left: Savannah Williams reads her chosen scripture segment. Below Right: Liberty Church Pastor Hank Full delivers the message during the Baccalaureate service.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Tamaroa Grade School Class of 2022 Keegan Aldridge

Avery Barnett

Gabriel Bieser

Sunny Cooper

Daylynn Dukes

Seiya Espinoza

Hailey Garwood

Leilah Harris

Mari’Yana Hymon

Hailey Jollie

Jakob Kristen

Brendon Moss

Tristen Smith

Emilie Tritschler

Dixie Williams

Ariana Wright

Above Left: Tamaroa Grade School Valedictorian Seiya Espinoza gives remarks at the school’s graduation on May 10.

Above Center: Tamaroa Grade School Salutatorian Ariana Wright speaks during the ceremony. Above Right: Avery Barnett and Jakob Kristen walk the aisle during Tamaroa Grade School’s graduation on May 10. Right: Ariana Wright and Daylynn Dukes walk to their seats at Tamaroa Grade School’s graduation ceremony on May 10. Photos provided.

Above Left: TGS graduate Tristen Smith is presented the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for Citizenship. Above Center: Tamaroa District 5 Superintendent Brian Brink speaks during the graduation ceremony. Above Right: TGS graduates Emilie Tritschler and Hailey Garwood walk to their seats. Right: TGS graduates Keegan Aldridge and Brendon Moss smile as they leave the ceremony. Below Left: TGS graduate Brendon Moss is presented with the Beta Club Service Award. Ariana Wright also received the Beta Club Member of the Year Award. Below Center: TGS graduates Sunny Cooper and Ariana Wright receive an award for Outstanding Achievement in Art. Below Right: The Tamaroa Grade School Class of 2022. Photos provided.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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CCSD District 204 Class of 2022 Olivia Baker

Hunter Bathon

Michael Brand

Deakon Brandon

Aidan Brown

Madison Bruns

Ayden Buza

Thomas Fisher

Dakota Geary

Cade Goodwin

Mallory Higgerson

Jayton Jenkel

Dylan Keller

Addilyn Kellerman

Jacob Kellerman

Johnny Kellerman

Ava Maxey

Madalynn Mohr

Maggie Numi

Giavonni Pasquino

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At the completion of the graduation ceremony on May 10, the eighth grade graduates exit the gym in a unique way. The students led by Mason Swain (aka the Grinch in the December Christmas play) make their way out of the gym in Conga Style.

Above: Community Consolidated Graduates stand in front of the trophy cabinet. Pictured are, Aidan Brown, Ayden Buza, Cole Taylor, Dylan Keller and Michael Brand. Right: Addilyn Kellerman, this year’s CCSD#204 Valedictorian, receives her plaque from Superintendent, Jerry Travelstead.

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Above: Graduate Mark Stanton, receives his diploma on May 10, from his father, board member Mark Stanton.

Left: After the Community Consolidated School District #204 graduation held on May 10, the graduates turned their tassels and throw there hats in the air.

Above Left: After graduation, 8th grade graduates, Mason Swain, Mark Stanton, Deakon Brandon and Ellie Pick, along with their friend, Zeke Stanton smile in their class room one more time. Above Right: Graduate Mason Swain, receives his diploma from school board member Darlene Vanderjack.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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St. Bruno Catholic School Class of 2022

Isla Calderon

Miles Doerflein

Margo Dudek

Evan Harsy

Ms. Caitlin Spiller and Mrs. Jill Tegethoff pass out yellow Carnations to each of the graduates.

Principal Lisa Stanton speaks at the beginning of the graduation ceremony.

Margo Dudek posed for a family picture after receiving her diploma.

Isaac Mayer

Olivia Poiter

Callie Rushing

The 2022 St. Bruno graduates move their tassels at the conclusion of their graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 22.

Isaac Mayer smiles after receiving his diploma.

Callie Rushing receives the Evan Harsy receives the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award. American Legion Award.

Left: Isla Calderon receives a certificate as Valedictorian.

Above: Isla Calderon gives her light-hearted Valedictorian speech during the graduation ceremony.

Miles Doerflein and Olivia Poiter were the recipients of the Jason Spencer Award. Right: Evan Harsy and Isaac Meyer slap hands in passing while receiving their Athletic Awards.

Above: St. Bruno graduates toss their caps in celebration in front of St. Bruno Catholic Church.

Left: Evan Harsy receives a certificate as Salutatorian.

Graduation Class 2022: Back Row: Religion Teacher: Mrs. Tegethoff, Miles Doerflein, Margo Dudek, Isaac Mayer, Principal: Lisa Stanton. Front Row: 8th Grade Teacher: Mrs. Spiller, Evan Harsy, Callie Rushing, Isla Calderon, Olivia Poiter, Father Carl Schrage. Photo by Humphrey.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Elkville High School Class of 2022

Morgan Bernardini

Chase Buser

Kate Michal Castleman

Harley Colona

Cordell Crane

Luke Dersott

Lydia Fred

Reed Funk

Reese Funk

Faith Jones

Zachary Jorgenson

Ivy Lively

Mason Olenkiewics

Jessie Shread

Alexandria Stephenson

Jordan Wiggins

Brendan Wright

Emma Yates

Elkville Junior High School Graduates

Maci Caraway

Emorie Castleman

Shyanne Clark

Creo Crow

Haylee Crow

Lillyanna Davis

Hunter Falter

Lanie Goetz

Audrey Hartman

Philip Hill

Taylor Hines-Lightfoot

Jacob Hoffman

Israel Jackson

Dustin Lieneke

Mylee Misner

Alexia Partridge

Kamdyn Rice

Hayden Shearer

Courtney Sherman

Krystiana Thompson

Josie Tretter

Landen Walker

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

PJHS Class of 2022 Perry County’s News Source. Locally Owned. Locally Staffed.

Katheryn Barfield

Ayden Bergman

Dominick Black

Gavin Blockyou

Landen Bowman

Cassandra Brand

Summer Brand

Jonas Clark

Danika Dalton

Carl Davis

Christian Davis

Gabrielle Ellet

Lia Farlow

Gretchen Flener

Wyatte Garrison

Scott Hagene

Aleena Hamilton

Mitchell Hankla

Melayna Hayes

Cloe Heisner

Eliza Heisner

Gavin Helton

Heidi Hofmeister

Alexis Hornbostel

Josh Hough

Abigail Irvin

Tyson Jausel

Caleb Johnson

Braden Jones

Emilee Jones

Addison Kanter

Aiden Keelin

Ella Keene

Jakk Kellerman

Jace Kellerman

Hannah Kennedy

Jonathan Kuhnert

Reed Marlow

Bryce McKenzie

Grace Miller

Steven Morrison

Tania Onate

Arryn Overturf

Mandy Partin

Emma Patterson

Summer Patterson

Breanna Poenitske

Haylee Porter

Christian Queen

Joshlyn Rhoden

Braden Ruffino

Cale Schneider

Travis Schwarz

Skylar Severino

Kolton Smith

Darin Sowder

Deserae Sroka

Brook Stricker

Lillianne Tomlinson

Breannon Varner

Wyatt Vaugh

Jun Jie Wang

Zinaya Ward

Frank Weissenborn

Ryan Wildermuth

Brody Wilt

Adriana Wougamon

Noah Yearian

Evelyn Zheng

Iris Zheng

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Pinckneyville Junior High School 8th Grade Graduation

At the conclusion of the ceremony on May 20, Pinckneyville Junior High School graduates celebrated by setting off poppers, sending a cloud of confetti into the air above them.

Above Left: Mr. Hicks, 7th and 8th grade science teacher, offers his remarks at the beginning of the graduation ceremony. Above Right: Principal Rohlfing speaks briefly to the graduates and their family and friends in attendance during the PJHS Graduation Ceremony.

Mr. Hicks presents the Pinckneyville Education Association award to Caleb Johnson and Aaryn Overturf.

District 50 Board member Aaron Johnson shared a moment with Eliza Heisner, exchanging a choreographed handshake, prior to her receiving her diploma.

Principal Rohlfing presents Reed Marlow and Noah Yearian with the American Legion Awards.

District 50 School Board Vice President Austin Marlow kicks-off the graduation ceremony with a few words in thanks to Superintendent Scott Wagner, who was set to retire at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.

District 50 School Board Vice President Austin Marlow had the privilege of presenting his son, Reed, with his diploma during graduation. Father and son share a brief moment of dialogue before embracing each other in a hug before the younger Marlow exits the stage.

Above Left: Pinckneyville’s Lia Farlow smiles as she poses with her diploma. Above Right: PCHS’s Carl Davis stops for a picture after receiving his diploma.

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Christian Queen Mitchell Hankla

Keep up the good work in high school!

Love, Mom & Dad Emily Shanklin

Congratulations, Emily! We’re so proud of you and wish you good luck for the future!

Love, The Weekly-Press Crew

Congratulations, Mitchell!

Good luck in high school!

Love, Mom, Dad & Nicole

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Trico High School Class of 2022

VICTOR AJANEL OXLAJ MADISON PAIGE ARBEITER CAMERON JAMES ARBEITER HUNTER MICHAEL BAKER ALYSSA GRACE BASTIEN KODY DALE BEHNKEN ETHAN WADE BONNEVILLE KEEGAN COLE BROOKS DALTON DOUGLAS CHAPMAN LOGAN MICHAEL CLELAND JADEN SHAI COKE (DECEMBER GRADUATE) KADEN MIKAL COMPTON WHITNEY MARIE DAGNER BROOKE HALLEY DAVIS JACKSON PAYNE DOERNER

PAYTIN MARIE DONOGHUE ADREANNA MICHELLE EDGAR KEATTON GREGORY EDWARDS HARRIS WILLIAM EHLERS COLE MICHAEL EHLERS DALYN ELIZABETH EILERS LUCAS ANTHONY ELLIS DUSTIN MICHAEL ENGLER ANDREW JOSEPH ERNST ALEXIS FAITH FARMER-CORINDIA SYDNEY CAROLINE FARRIS MITCHEL WAYNE GALE SKYLAR RYANN GUETERSLOH LEVI THOMAS GUY CLAIRE ELIZABETH HAMILTON EMMA JANE HANKS

CHASIE MAY HANSON AERIS MICHELLE HUHMAN ISABELLA GRACE HUSEMAN AUSTIN PAUL JOHNSON RHETT BRYANT JONES LOGAN HUNTER JONES BROOKE LILLIAN KORANDO JACKSON LANE KRANAWETTER MARISA ARLINE KRANAWETTER HALEY JO KRANAWETTER BRYSTEN DONALD KUNTZMAN ADISON ANN LANGE JASMYN VALERIE LUNA ALANAH RENEE MATHENY JONATHAN LOGAN MAURER EMMA JEAN MCCOMB

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Wishing This Year’s Graduates

Great Happiness & Success Hats off to the students whose hard work and dedication have led them to this milestone achievement.

We’re proud of your accomplishments, and we wish you the best!

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