Top Patterson High graduates bring in the traditional cedar rope.
—Review Photos/Diane Miller Fears
Senior class speaker Emily Ackman looks on at her fellow graduates as she encourages them to try to change the world.
Patterson High Principal Courtney Andrews shares her appreciation for the graduates and reminds them that the school will always be their home.
Many students personalized their caps.
The Patterson High School graduating Class of 2023.
Dipolmas were conferred.
Patterson High holds commencement
Patterson High Schools Class of 2023 walked across the gym floor to shouts of excitement Friday evening as the commencement proceedings began with the top graduates bring in the traditional cedar rope.
Senior Class President Zaire Gore was mistress of ceremonies for the evening. School Counselor Rachel Auenson announced the multitude of awards and scholarships that each graduate earned.
Representing the senior class as speaker was Emily Ackman, who in her closing statements said, "We may not change the world, but we can sure try!"
Principal Courtney Andrews followed with her inspirational speech and ended by reminding the graduates, "You can always call this place home ... once a Lumberjack, always a Lumberjack!"
The presentation of diplomas followed by Andrews and Gidget Everitt.